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- symbol ATO
- Rev/Share 29.5877
- Book/Share 85.3066
- PB 2.0104
- Debt/Equity 0.6862
- CurrentRatio 0.6694
- ROIC 0.0458
- MktCap 28372779239.0
- FreeCF/Share -9.5125
- PFCF -18.7658
- PE 22.7392
- Debt/Assets 0.3219
- DivYield 0.021
- ROE 0.0907
- Rating B+
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 2
- DCF Score 4
- P/B Score 2
- D/E Score 3
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downgrade | ATO | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $172 | Dec. 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ATO | BofA Securities | Buy | Neutral | -- | $185 | Oct. 16, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ATO | Ladenburg Thalmann | Buy | Neutral | -- | $163 | Aug. 8, 2025 |
| Downgrade | ATO | Mizuho | Outperform | Neutral | -- | $164 | April 28, 2025 |
| Initiation | ATO | Wolfe Research | -- | Peer Perform | -- | -- | March 31, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ATO | Argus | Hold | Buy | -- | $150 | Dec. 20, 2024 |
| Resumed | ATO | BofA Securities | -- | Buy | -- | $156 | Dec. 13, 2024 |
| Initiation | ATO | Jefferies | -- | Hold | -- | $155 | Oct. 2, 2024 |
| Initiation | ATO | Ladenburg Thalmann | -- | Buy | -- | $144 | Sept. 9, 2024 |
News
Atmos Energy Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ATO beats Q1 EPS estimates as revenues rise 14% year over year. The company lifts its quarterly dividend.
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Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Atmos Energy to Release Q1 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ATO heads into Q1 earnings with growth from new rates, steady customer additions and ongoing system upgrades in focus.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Utilities Stocks Now
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.
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Countdown to Atmos (ATO) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Atmos (ATO) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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Atmos Energy (ATO) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: January 27, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Atmos (ATO) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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SR vs. ATO: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors looking for stocks in the Utility - Gas Distribution sector might want to consider either Spire (SR) or Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Utility Gas Inflation Is Soaring. This Stock Is a Clear Winner
Published: January 20, 2026 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
On Jan. 13, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released December's Consumer Price Index data, showing that headline inflation rose at a year-over-year (YOY) pace of 2.7%.
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Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?
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SR or ATO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks are likely familiar with Spire (SR) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?
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Atmos Energy: A Premium Utility That Requires Patience
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Atmos Energy is a premier regulated natural gas utility with 23 years of consecutive EPS growth and robust fundamentals. ATO's premium valuation—Forward P/E of 21x— limits the upside as there is no potential for multiple expansion anymore; a more attractive entry is at 18x–19x. Texas regulatory tailwinds, especially House Bill 4384, underpin a $26B CAPEX plan and 6–8% annual EPS growth guidance through 2030.
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.
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4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Plummets
Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With consumer confidence sliding, low-beta defensive picks like ATO, AWR, SRE and INGR stand out as investors look to limit downside risk.
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Atmos Energy (ATO) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?
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Atmos (ATO) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Published: December 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Atmos (ATO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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SR vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors interested in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks are likely familiar with Spire (SR) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
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Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and Lumen (LUMN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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2 Gas Utility Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio as 2025 Wraps Up
Published: December 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Demand for natural gas is rising in the United States and internationally due to its clean-burning nature. High volume of 24/7 clean energy demand from AI-driven data centers, reshoring of some industries, higher usage of electric vehicles and higher domestic demand during cold winters continue to boost demand for natural gas.
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Build a Stronger 2026 Portfolio With These 5 Dividend Aristocrats
Published: December 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ATO, MDT, PEP, CAT and SPGI stand out as dividend aristocrats for 2026, offering decades of hikes, solid yields and defensive income.
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3 Gas Distribution Stocks to Buy From a Challenging Industry
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Rising competition from other clean energy sources and aging infrastructure can adversely impact the stock operating in the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry. However, a decline in interest rates can boost the prospect of ATO, BIPC and SR.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: December 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?
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SR or ATO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Investors with an interest in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks have likely encountered both Spire (SR) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
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Has Atmos Energy (ATO) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?
Published: December 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and MYR Group (MYRG) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Here's Why ATO Stock Deserves a Spot in Your Portfolio Right Now
Published: December 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
ATO targets sustained growth with rising demand, customer growth and long-term investment supporting its outlook.
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Atmos Energy (ATO) Is Up 0.02% in One Week: What You Should Know
Published: November 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Atmos Energy (ATO) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Published: November 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?
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Artisan Value Income Fund Q3 2025 Portfolio Activity
Published: November 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
In Q3, we initiated new positions in Accenture (ACN) and Constellation Brands (STZ). Like all technological innovations, AI should create both winners and losers. We exited Altria (MO), a tobacco company, and Atmos Energy (ATO), a natural gas distributor, choosing to recycle capital into more attractive opportunities as both stocks reaching our target selling ranges.
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These 3 Dividend Stocks Are Perfect for Any Portfolio
Published: November 18, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Certain dividend stocks are worth holding no matter what your portfolio looks like.
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Is the AI Rally Over? 3 Defensive Dividend Stocks to Rotate Your Profits Into
Published: November 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
There is a subtle tone shift in how analysts and some retail investors view the market, as more people believe the AI rally has transformed into a bubble.
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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Atmos Energy (ATO) This Year?
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and Energias de Portugal (EDPFY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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About Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)
- IPO Date 1983-12-28
- Website https://www.atmosenergy.com
- Industry Regulated Gas
- CEO John Kevin Akers
- Employees 5260