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    Does Federal Energy Financing Change The Bull Case For Alliant Energy (LNT)?

    Simply Wall St·11/03/2026 16:30:28
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    • Alliant Energy reported third quarter 2026 revenue of US$1,285 million and net income of US$398 million, raised its 2026 earnings guidance range, issued 2027 EPS guidance, outlined a higher 2027 dividend target, and closed on up to US$5.1 billion of lower-interest federal financing for long term generation and storage projects.
    • The combination of stronger earnings metrics, higher future dividend ambition, and access to lower cost capital gives investors more visibility into how Alliant Energy plans to fund large scale capacity additions while aiming to keep customer bills and financing costs in check.
    • We will now look at how Alliant Energy's upgraded earnings outlook and dividend target could reshape the long term investment narrative.

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    Alliant Energy Investment Narrative Recap

    To own Alliant Energy, you need to believe that large data center load, a growing capital plan and constructive regulation can support higher earnings while customer bills stay manageable. The third quarter of 2026 results, with higher revenue, net income and EPS than a year ago, back up that operating story in the near term.

    The key short term catalyst is execution on new generation and storage tied to hyperscale demand, without letting operations and maintenance costs erode margins. Rising spend and interest expense remain the main risks. The updated 2026 and 2027 EPS guidance raises the bar but does not remove that cost pressure.

    The most relevant announcement for this setup is the up to US$5.1b lower interest loan package from the Department of Energy. That facility gives Alliant Energy a clearer funding path for new gas units, storage and related infrastructure that need to be in place as data center contracts ramp over the next several years.

    Cheaper long term debt can ease some pressure where interest payments are already flagged as not well covered by earnings, although that risk does not disappear. Your focus now is on execution, project timing and regulatory approvals, as these factors will determine how smoothly the firm converts its construction queue into regulated assets and ongoing earnings.

    Alliant Energy's current analyst story points to revenues of US$5.4b and earnings of US$1.2b by 2029, based on a projected 6.8% yearly revenue growth rate and an earnings increase of about US$383m from US$817.0m today.

    Uncover how Alliant Energy's fair value indicates a 4% potential upside to its current price before the market closes that gap.

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    Exploring Other Perspectives

    Three fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community range from about US$68 to almost US$94,478 per share, which shows how far opinions on Alliant Energy can spread. Some contributors focus on the raised EPS and dividend guidance, plus the US$5.1b federal loan package. Others worry about data center concentration risk and future valuation multiples. Use these contrasts to test your own view and explore multiple angles before committing fresh capital.

    Explore 2 other Alliant Energy fair value estimates, including one that suggests as much as 7% downside from the current price.

    Reach Your Own Conclusion

    Disagree with existing narratives? Extraordinary investment returns rarely come from following the herd, so go with your instincts.

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