Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Overview
Engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Atmos Energy Corporation Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$167.62 |
| 52 Week High | US$192.51 |
| 52 Week Low | US$149.98 |
| Beta | 0.60 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.33% |
| 3 Month Change | -9.05% |
| 1 Year Change | 9.57% |
| 3 Year Change | 42.57% |
| 5 Year Change | 66.03% |
| Change since IPO | 2,323.42% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
ATO: Safety Lawsuits Will Shape Future Earnings Power And Dividend Appeal
Analysts have raised their Atmos Energy price target slightly to $188.45 from $186.82, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a major gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment complex in the Oak Cliff neighborhood, with claims focused on Atmos Energy’s safety practices and potential operational, regulatory, and reputational risks.Seeking Alpha • May 27
Atmos Energy: Steady Cash Flow Makes Shares A Long-Term Winner
Summary Atmos Energy remains a "Buy" for its stable, regulated business and credible 7%-8% long-term growth outlook. ATO benefits from Texas migration, strong customer growth, and favorable legislative changes supporting rapid cap-ex recovery. Raised FY24 EPS guidance to $8.40-$8.50, reflecting pipeline strength and high near-term visibility, with a 2.2% dividend yield and 42-year increase streak. Ongoing equity issuance (3%-4% share count growth) partially offsets cap-ex-driven rate base expansion, but the balance sheet remains robust with 61% equity to capital. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 15
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Atmos Energy Corporation ( NYSE:ATO ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 04
ATO: Safety Lawsuits Will Shape Future Earnings Power And Dividend Appeal
Analysts have raised their Atmos Energy price target slightly to $188.45 from $186.82, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed after a major gas explosion destroyed a Dallas apartment complex in the Oak Cliff neighborhood, with claims focused on Atmos Energy’s safety practices and potential operational, regulatory, and reputational risks.Seeking Alpha • May 27
Atmos Energy: Steady Cash Flow Makes Shares A Long-Term Winner
Summary Atmos Energy remains a "Buy" for its stable, regulated business and credible 7%-8% long-term growth outlook. ATO benefits from Texas migration, strong customer growth, and favorable legislative changes supporting rapid cap-ex recovery. Raised FY24 EPS guidance to $8.40-$8.50, reflecting pipeline strength and high near-term visibility, with a 2.2% dividend yield and 42-year increase streak. Ongoing equity issuance (3%-4% share count growth) partially offsets cap-ex-driven rate base expansion, but the balance sheet remains robust with 61% equity to capital. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • May 15
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Posted Healthy Earnings But There Are Some Other Factors To Be Aware Of
Atmos Energy Corporation ( NYSE:ATO ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...Narrative Update • Apr 22
ATO: Legal Liabilities And Governance Reforms Will Shape A Measured Earnings Outlook
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Atmos Energy from about $183.30 to roughly $186.82. This change reflects updated assumptions related to slightly different revenue growth expectations, modestly higher profit margin estimates, and a small adjustment in the projected future P/E.Narrative Update • Apr 07
ATO: Governance Changes And Legal Risks Will Temper Steady Earnings Outlook
Analysts have slightly raised their price target for Atmos Energy to $183.30, reflecting updated assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E multiples. What's in the News Lyons & Simmons, LLP filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy on behalf of Jessica Bailey Lopez, citing a gas main leak that allegedly led to a March 19, 2026 home explosion in Lake Dallas and severe injuries, with the surrounding neighborhood under evacuation orders (Lawsuits & Legal Issues).Narrative Update • Mar 24
ATO: Governance Revisions And Steady Earnings Outlook Will Support Balanced Future Prospects
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Atmos Energy to $183.00 from $180.90, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Shareholders approved amendments to Atmos Energy's Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase authorized shares to 400 million and adjust governance provisions, including plurality voting in contested director elections and clarified indemnification terms (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 09
ATO: Governance Updates And Affirmed Earnings Guidance Will Support Steady Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Atmos Energy to $180.90, a change of $0.80, citing updated assumptions around fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Shareholders approved amendments to Atmos Energy's Restated Articles of Incorporation on February 4, 2026, including an increase in authorized shares to 400 million and provisions for plurality voting in contested director elections (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 22
ATO: Expanded Share Authorization And Governance Revisions Will Support Steady Earnings Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on Atmos Energy higher to $180.10 from $176.82, reflecting updated views on fair value, slightly adjusted revenue growth and profit margin expectations, and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple. What's in the News Shareholders approved amendments to Atmos Energy's Restated Articles of Incorporation at the February 4, 2026 annual meeting, including an increase in authorized shares to 400 million and adoption of plurality voting for contested director elections (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Feb 08
ATO: Future Share Authorization And Governance Changes Will Shape Steady Earnings Outlook
Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on Atmos Energy to about US$176.82 from roughly US$177.55, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Affirmed fiscal 2026 earnings guidance in a range of US$8.15 to US$8.35 per diluted share, giving investors a reference point for the company’s medium term earnings plans (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Jan 25
ATO: Future Dividend Increases Will Balance Governance Changes And Share Authorization
Analysts have raised their Atmos Energy price target to US$177.55 from US$175.73, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that slightly adjust their view of the company’s long term earnings power. What's in the News Atmos Energy plans to ask shareholders at its February 4, 2026 AGM to approve an increase in the number of authorized common shares, which could give the company more flexibility for future equity issuance or corporate actions (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 10
ATO: Steady Outlook Will Balance Dividend Progress And Governance Proposals
Analysts have kept their Atmos Energy fair value estimate broadly unchanged at about $175.73. They cited only very small adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions rather than any shift in their overall view of the company.Narrative Update • Dec 21
ATO: Higher Dividend And Earnings Guidance Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Atmos Energy slightly to approximately $176 per share from about $175, citing a modest improvement in expected profit margins that more than offsets slightly lower projected revenue growth and a marginally cheaper forward valuation. What's in the News Atmos Energy shareholders will vote at the February 4, 2026 AGM on amendments to the articles of incorporation, including an increase in authorized common shares, adoption of plurality voting in contested director elections, updates to officer liability limits under Texas and Virginia law, and clarified indemnification and other technical changes (company filing).Narrative Update • Dec 07
ATO: Dividend Increases And Earnings Outlook Will Shape Future Performance
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Atmos Energy by approximately 1 dollar. This change reflects slightly higher projected profitability, a marginally richer future earnings multiple, and a largely unchanged risk profile, despite somewhat softer revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 23
ATO: Dividend Momentum And Legal Challenges Will Influence Future Performance
Analysts have raised their price target for Atmos Energy, increasing it by approximately $3.27 to $174.36. They primarily cite improvements in projected revenue growth and profit margin metrics.Narrative Update • Nov 07
ATO: Dividend Growth And Legal Risks Are Expected To Shape Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target for Atmos Energy from $170 to $171.09, citing improved profit margin forecasts and slightly higher long-term fair value expectations, even though there is a modest reduction in projected revenue growth. What's in the News Atmos Energy's Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend increase to $1.00 per share.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Profit Margin Outlook And Legal Risks Will Shape Next Year’s Performance
Analysts have increased their price target for Atmos Energy from $166.10 to $170.00, citing improved profit margin forecasts. This comes despite slightly lower revenue growth expectations.Narrative Update • Oct 10
Texas Legislation And Pipeline Expansion Will Secure A Resilient Future
Analysts have raised their price target on Atmos Energy from $162.70 to $166.10. They cite slight improvements in projected revenue growth, balanced by slightly lower expected profit margins and a marginally higher future price-to-earnings ratio.Analysis Article • Sep 15
Is Now The Time To Put Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) On Your Watchlist?
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Aug 05
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet
NYSE:ATO 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Atmos Energy's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The...Analysis Article • Jul 18
Here's What To Make Of Atmos Energy's (NYSE:ATO) Decelerating Rates Of Return
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Seeking Alpha • Mar 04
Atmos Energy: No Upside At Current Levels
Summary Atmos Energy, the largest regulated natural gas distributor in the U.S., has seen its share price surge to all-time highs due amid strong financial results and sector tailwinds. Despite promising growth prospects, the current valuation multiples are stretched relative to the company's own historical norms. Key industry peers are compared with Atmos both in terms of their business models and performance. Atmos's stock is currently unattractively priced for new investors, though I rate it a Hold for existing shareholders. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 02
Atmos Energy: Credible Growth Plan Is Reflected In Valuation
Summary Atmos Energy has shown moderate performance in 2024, gaining 19%, but lagging behind the market rally due to its less cyclical, regulated utility nature. The company’s secure cash flow supports stable dividends, though EPS growth is slower due to necessary debt and equity issuance for capital programs. Atmos targets 7.4% EPS growth in 2025, driven by a significant capital spending plan and favorable regulatory environments, particularly in Texas. I view this as credible. While Atmos offers a steady income source with a 2.5% yield, its long-term return potential is under 10%, making it a "hold" rather than a "buy." Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 11
Atmos Energy: The Buying Opportunity Has Now Passed
Summary Since my buy article in June, Atmos Energy has nearly tripled the total returns of the S&P 500 index. The natural gas utility continues to possess a healthy growth outlook. Atmos Energy's balance sheet is A-rated by S&P. The regulated gas utility is now trading close to fair value. Atmos Energy's 8% annual total return potential through FY 2027 is decent, but not enough for a buy rating here. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 20
Decisive Regulatory Engagements And Diverse Growth Avenues Propel Revenue And Strengthen Financial Health
Regulatory engagements and successful rate adjustments signal strong revenue growth and a positive outlook on future earnings.Seeking Alpha • Aug 09
Atmos Energy: Another Solid Quarter Is Largely Reflected In Valuation (Rating Downgrade)
Summary Atmos Energy shares have risen steadily in recent weeks as interest rates have declined, up 8% over the past year, but likely have limited upside unless rates fall further. Atmos earnings beat expectations, with solid Q3 results driven by reliability-focused cap-ex and predictable cash flow. Atmos's regulatory wins, Texas positioning, and credible guidance support continued growth, though ongoing share dilution does limit EPS growth to 6-8%. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| ATO | US Gas Utilities | US Market | |
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| 7D | -0.7% | 0.03% | -3.3% |
| 1Y | 9.6% | 7.5% | 22.3% |
Return vs Industry: ATO exceeded the US Gas Utilities industry which returned 8.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ATO underperformed the US Market which returned 22.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ATO volatility | |
|---|---|
| ATO Average Weekly Movement | 2.4% |
| Gas Utilities Industry Average Movement | 3.0% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: ATO has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: ATO's weekly volatility (2%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | 5,487 | John Akers | www.atmosenergy.com |
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates through two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states.
Atmos Energy Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| ATO fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$28.02b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$1.35b |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$4.88b |
20.8x
P/E Ratio5.7x
P/S RatioIs ATO overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ATO income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$4.88b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$1.90b |
| Gross Profit | US$2.98b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.63b |
| Earnings | US$1.35b |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 8.06 |
| Gross Margin | 60.99% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.57% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 63.9% |
How did ATO perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.4%
Current Dividend Yield45%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/09 10:14 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/09 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Atmos Energy Corporation is covered by 21 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Hovis | Argus Research Company |
| Richard Gross | Barclays |
| Nicholas Campanella | Barclays |