Alliant Energy

LNT

Market cap $19.7B

LNT's $13.4B clean energy plan targets 5-7% annual earnings growth while meeting data-center demand and improving grid reliability.

For investors seeking a mix of growth, income and capital preservation, Alliant Energy is a strong stock to consider.

Since my previous "Buy" rating, Alliant Energy has handily outperformed the S&P 500 index. Thanks to significant economic development in its service territories, the electric and gas utility's four-year capital spending plan is much larger than it was when I last covered it. Alliant Energy enjoys a BBB+ S&P credit rating with a stable outlook.

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up costs, stretching out wait times and spurring utilities ​and developers to lock in orders far in advance.

MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) has scheduled its second quarter earnings release for Thursday, July 30th, after market close. A conference call to review the second quarter results is scheduled for Friday, July 31st at 9 a.m. CT. Alliant Energy will webcast the event live at www.alliantenergy.com/investors. The call is open to the public and will be hosted by Lisa Barton, President and CEO; and Robert Durian, Executive Vice President and CFO. Individual.

The evolution of the artificial intelligence (AI) trade breathed new life into the once-sleepy utilities sector. It was once seen a boring bond-like group made for risk-averse income investors.

Alliant Energy's regulated model, data center load growth and $13.4B investment plan support demand, clean energy expansion and long-term growth.

The largest U.S. utility is about to buy Dominion Energy, a big peer with data-center exposure. What's not to like?

Alliant Energy and Ameren invest billions in renewable energy projects and grid modernization initiatives to support growing data center-related electricity demand.

The VictoryShares US Large Cap High Div Volatility Wtd ETF (NASDAQ:CDL) pulls its distribution from dividends paid by large U.S.