BofA downgraded Atmos Energy (ATO) to Neutral from Buy with a price target of $185, up from $182. The firm cites the stock’s 22% premium valuation to its local gas distribution peers for the downgrade. Atmos’s customer growth and favorable service territory mix are now reflected in the stock’s current premium to peers, creating a balanced risk/reward profile, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
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