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Atmos Energy Corp. (ATO)
NYSE:ATO
ATO Stock Chart & Stats
$171.38
$1.39(1.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$171.38
$1.39(1.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$140.85 - $180.65
Previous CloseN/A
Volume145.80K
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Market Cap
$28.35B
Enterprise Value$37.61B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$371.51M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.63B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.14
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS Estimate
3.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.44
Shares Outstanding165,438,950
10 Day Avg. Volume2,028,567
30 Day Avg. Volume1,361,965
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.18
Price to Book (P/B)2.00
Price to Sales (P/S)5.77
P/FCF Ratio-17.95
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.33
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.72
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit14.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.48
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$179.00Price Target Upside4.45% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Competitive AffordabilityNatural gas remaining materially cheaper than electricity in core service territories strengthens customer retention and provides a competitive edge in rate cases.
Customer GrowthOngoing residential customer additions combined with rising industrial load expand the revenue base and support more stable, higher earnings potential.
Earnings GuidanceFY26 EPS guidance implies about ten percent growth year over year, offering a clear earnings catalyst if results track or exceed current expectations.
Bears Say
Cash‑flow And Financing PressureHigher upfront gas purchase costs can create timing-driven cash‑flow strain and lead to modest increases in short-term borrowings and interest expense, which could constrain financial flexibility.
Regulatory And Political RiskSharp commodity-driven bill increases could spark regulatory scrutiny or political pushback that complicates cost recovery and raises compliance or rate-case risks.
Valuation HeadroomA premium valuation already reflects scale and execution strength, limiting upside if future operational improvements or multiple expansion fail to materialize.
Atmos Energy News
ATO FAQ
What was Atmos Energy Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Atmos Energy Corp. lowest stock price was $140.85 and its highest was $180.65 in the past 12 months.
What is Atmos Energy Corp.’s market cap?
Atmos Energy Corp.’s market cap is $28.35B.
When is Atmos Energy Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Atmos Energy Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were Atmos Energy Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Atmos Energy Corp. released its earnings results on Feb 03, 2026. The company reported $2.44 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.438 by $0.002.
Is Atmos Energy Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Atmos Energy Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Atmos Energy Corp. pay dividends?
Atmos Energy Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $1 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.15%. See more information on Atmos Energy Corp. dividends here
What is Atmos Energy Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Atmos Energy Corp.’s EPS estimate is 3.34.
How many shares outstanding does Atmos Energy Corp. have?
Atmos Energy Corp. has 165,438,950 shares outstanding.
What happened to Atmos Energy Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Atmos Energy Corp. reported an EPS of $2.44 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.438. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.789%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Atmos Energy Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ATO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Atmos Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$179.00 (4.45% Upside)
$179.00 (4.45% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ATO Sentiment 85%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 10.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $77.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 9.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
9.23%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
12.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Atmos Energy Corp.
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. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2021, it owned 71,921 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2021, it owned 5,699 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
ATO Company Deck
ATO Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: year-over-year EPS growth (+9.4%), strong customer additions, major pipeline and storage capacity upgrades, robust liquidity and financing execution, and on-track guidance/capex program. Offsetting items include rising O&M costs (+$23M), some short-term volume impacts from maintenance (~2 Bcf at APT), timing uncertainty around the deferral benefits from Texas House Bill 4384, and localized regulatory uncertainty (Mississippi). Overall, the positives (growth, project progress, liquidity, guidance) outweigh the manageable operational and regulatory headwinds.View all ATO earnings summariesATO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$179.00
▲(4.45% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
33.24% Mutual Funds
0.70% Other Institutional Investors
35.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors