Zacks Expects Higher Earnings for Alliant Energy

Research firm lifts Q4 2026 EPS estimates for Midwest utility company

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:07pm

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Analysts at Zacks Research have raised their Q4 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Alliant Energy Corporation, a publicly traded energy holding company that provides regulated electric and natural gas utility services in the American Midwest. The consensus estimate for Alliant Energy's current full-year earnings is $3.23 per share.

Why it matters

As a major regional utility provider, Alliant Energy's financial performance is closely watched by investors and analysts. Positive earnings projections could signal growth opportunities for the company and stability for its customers in Wisconsin and Iowa.

The details

Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that Alliant Energy will post earnings of $0.65 per share for Q4 2026, up from their prior estimate of $0.61. The firm also issued estimates for Alliant Energy's Q3 2027 earnings at $1.36 EPS and Q1 2028 earnings at $0.90 EPS.

  • Zacks Research issued the updated earnings estimates on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Alliant Energy last reported quarterly earnings on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Alliant Energy Corporation

A publicly traded energy holding company headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, that provides regulated electric and natural gas utility services in the American Midwest.

Zacks Research

An investment research firm that provides stock analysis and earnings estimates for publicly traded companies.

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What they’re saying

“Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings of $0.65 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.61.”

— Zacks Research Analyst Team

The takeaway

Positive earnings projections from Zacks Research suggest Alliant Energy is well-positioned to maintain financial stability and continue providing reliable utility services to its Midwest customer base.