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Stocks to Compare Sections All Sections Selected Performance Chart Price & Volume MarketRank Analyst Ratings Sales & Book Value Profitability & Earnings Dividends Debt Ownership Miscellaneous Headlines About Compare NYSE:ATO NYSE:AVA NYSE:BKH NYSE:NJR On This Page Performance ChartPrice & VolumeMarketRank™Analyst RatingsSales & Book ValueProfitability & EarningsDividendsDebtOwnershipMiscellaneousHeadlinesAbout Comparison Ideas Stock Ideas Comparative Price Performance Over Time1 day7 days30 days90 days365 daysCompare Price & VolumeCompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's VolumeATOAtmos Energy$153.15+0.8%$155.09$114.65▼$167.45$24.14B0.7917,444 shs680,316 shsAVAAvista$38.27+0.8%$38.48$33.95▼$43.09$3.06B0.4622,837 shs599,107 shsBKHBlack Hills$56.80+0.7%$57.74$53.73▼$65.59$4.09B0.7468,331 shs518,889 shsNJRNewJersey Resources$45.79+1.1%$45.77$42.15▼$51.95$4.55B0.61552,042 shs580,287 shsBeginner's Guide To Retirement StocksEnter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio. Get This Free ReportCompare Price PerformanceCompany1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year PerformanceATOAtmos Energy+0.74%+1.02%+0.79%+2.84%+33.44%AVAAvista+0.71%+0.46%+2.57%-4.74%+12.89%BKHBlack Hills+0.66%+0.61%-1.02%-2.40%+5.69%NJRNewJersey Resources+0.99%+1.67%+2.03%-3.73%+8.66%Compare MarketRank™CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & ValuationATOAtmos Energy4.3205 of 5 stars2.42.04.21.03.02.51.9AVAAvista3.6966 of 5 stars0.82.03.31.92.72.52.5BKHBlack Hills4.2452 of 5 stars2.22.05.00.93.11.71.9NJRNewJersey Resources3.9233 of 5 stars2.25.05.00.02.02.51.3Compare Analyst ForecastsCompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current PriceATOAtmos Energy 2.73Moderate Buy$156.051.89% UpsideAVAAvista 1.50Reduce$38.00-0.71% DownsideBKHBlack Hills 2.33Hold$66.0016.20% UpsideNJRNewJersey Resources 2.33Hold$51.2912.00% UpsideCurrent Analyst Ratings BreakdownLatest NJR, ATO, AVA, and BKH Analyst RatingsDateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails6/18/2025ATOAtmos EnergyMorgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingSet Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$159.00 ➝ $156.006/13/2025NJRNewJersey ResourcesRaymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$49.005/28/2025ATOAtmos EnergyArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy5/28/2025NJRNewJersey ResourcesJPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$56.00 ➝ $51.005/22/2025ATOAtmos EnergyMorgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$160.00 ➝ $159.005/16/2025ATOAtmos EnergyCitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$148.00 ➝ $163.005/15/2025NJRNewJersey ResourcesMizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingLower Price TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$52.00 ➝ $50.005/13/2025BKHBlack HillsBMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingInitiated CoverageOutperform$68.005/9/2025ATOAtmos EnergyLADENBURG THALM/SH SHSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong-Buy5/7/2025NJRNewJersey ResourcesWells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost Price TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$51.00 ➝ $53.004/28/2025ATOAtmos EnergyMizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$165.00 ➝ $164.00(Data available from 7/10/2022 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)Compare Sales & Book ValueCompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/BookATOAtmos Energy$4.17B5.84$11.07 per share13.83$78.32 per share1.96AVAAvista$1.94B1.59$5.81 per share6.59$32.72 per share1.17BKHBlack Hills$2.13B1.94$7.79 per share7.29$50.09 per share1.13NJRNewJersey Resources$1.80B2.56$4.66 per share9.82$22.19 per share2.06Compare Profitability & EarningsCompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings DateATOAtmos Energy$1.04B$7.2021.2719.812.9225.35%9.05%4.39%8/6/2025 (Estimated)AVAAvista$180M$2.3416.3515.132.409.63%7.28%2.39%8/6/2025 (Estimated)BKHBlack Hills$273.10M$3.9214.4913.032.6112.67%7.83%2.80%7/30/2025 (Estimated)NJRNewJersey Resources$289.77M$4.1211.1114.68N/A20.03%16.95%5.48%8/4/2025 (Estimated)Latest NJR, ATO, AVA, and BKH EarningsDateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails8/6/2025Q3 2025ATOAtmos Energy$1.18N/AN/AN/A$848.97 millionN/A8/6/2025Q2 2025AVAAvista$0.26N/AN/AN/A$416.06 millionN/A8/4/2025Q3 2025NJRNewJersey Resources-$0.09N/AN/AN/A$305.05 millionN/A7/30/2025Q2 2025BKHBlack Hills$0.3850N/AN/AN/A$412.69 millionN/A5/7/2025Q2 2025ATOAtmos Energy$2.92$3.03+$0.11$3.03$1.82 billion$1.95 billion5/7/2025Q1 2025AVAAvista$1.05$0.98-$0.07$0.98$636.30 million$603.00 million5/7/2025Q1 2025BKHBlack Hills$1.92$1.87-$0.05$1.87$729.73 million$805.20 million5/5/2025Q2 2025NJRNewJersey Resources$1.65$1.76+$0.11$2.02$732.00 million$913.03 millionCompare DividendsCompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive GrowthATOAtmos Energy$3.482.27%N/A48.33%41 YearsAVAAvista$1.965.12%N/A83.76%23 YearsBKHBlack Hills$2.704.75%N/A68.88%55 YearsNJRNewJersey Resources$1.803.93%N/A43.69%29 YearsLatest NJR, ATO, AVA, and BKH DividendsAnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date4/16/2025NJRNewJersey Resourcesquarterly$0.453.62%6/10/20256/10/20257/1/20255/1/2025AVAAvistaquarterly$0.494.74%5/13/20255/13/20256/13/20255/7/2025ATOAtmos Energyquarterly$0.872.14%5/27/20255/27/20256/9/20254/22/2025BKHBlack Hillsquarterly$0.67604.45%5/16/20255/16/20256/1/2025(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)Compare DebtCompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick RatioATOAtmos Energy0.651.331.25AVAAvista1.010.930.64BKHBlack Hills1.060.760.62NJRNewJersey Resources1.200.930.73Compare OwnershipInstitutional OwnershipCompanyInstitutional OwnershipATOAtmos Energy90.17%AVAAvista85.24%BKHBlack Hills86.71%NJRNewJersey Resources70.98%Insider OwnershipCompanyInsider OwnershipATOAtmos Energy0.48%AVAAvista0.96%BKHBlack Hills0.63%NJRNewJersey Resources0.72%Compare Miscellaneous StatsCompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionableATOAtmos Energy5,260158.84 million158.08 millionOptionableAVAAvista1,95080.56 million79.79 millionOptionableBKHBlack Hills2,84172.51 million72.05 millionOptionableNJRNewJersey Resources1,372100.37 million99.65 millionOptionableNJR, ATO, AVA, and BKH HeadlinesRecent News About These CompaniesNewJersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Brokerages1 hour ago | marketbeat.comNew Jersey Resources Schedules Fiscal 2025 Third Quarter Earnings CallJuly 8 at 8:18 AM | finance.yahoo.comNJR - New Jersey Resources Corp Valuation - MorningstarJuly 3, 2025 | morningstar.comMNJR's Growth Plan Includes Gas Distribution, Midstream, and Solar Investments - MorningstarJuly 3, 2025 | morningstar.comMOppenheimer & Co. Inc. Purchases 7,817 Shares of NewJersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR)July 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comNJR New Jersey Resources Corporation - Seeking AlphaJune 27, 2025 | seekingalpha.comRaymond James Initiates Coverage of New Jersey Resources (NJR) StockJune 26, 2025 | msn.comSG Americas Securities LLC Has $424,000 Stock Position in NewJersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR)June 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comNewJersey Resources CorporationJune 24, 2025 | investing.comNewJersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) Issues FY 2025 Earnings GuidanceJune 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comNewJersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) COO Patrick J. Migliaccio Sells 1,500 SharesJune 24, 2025 | insidertrades.comNewJersey Resources Corporation (NYSE:NJR) COO Sells $66,330.00 in StockJune 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew Jersey Resources: Undervalued Growth In A Defensive Utility SectorJune 17, 2025 | seekingalpha.com3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love New Jersey Resources (NJR)June 16, 2025 | zacks.comExchange Traded Concepts LLC Raises Stake in New Jersey Resources Co. (NYSE:NJR)June 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comNew Jersey Resources Co. (NYSE:NJR) Given Average Rating of "Hold" by AnalystsJune 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comWhat Analysts Are Saying About New Jersey Resources StockJune 13, 2025 | benzinga.comNew Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR) Earns Outperform Rating from Analysts at Raymond JamesJune 13, 2025 | marketbeat.com3 Utility Stocks to Add to Your Portfolio as Market Volatility LingersJune 5, 2025 | zacks.com3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook New Jersey Resources (NJR)May 30, 2025 | zacks.comHere's Why You Should Add New Jersey Resources Stock to Your PortfolioMay 19, 2025 | zacks.comNew MarketBeat Followers Over TimeMedia Sentiment Over TimeTop HeadlinesView All Headlines2 Under the Radar Space & Defense Stocks With Huge PotentialBy Leo Miller | July 1, 2025View 2 Under the Radar Space & Defense Stocks With Huge PotentialAnalyst Downgrades Joby, But Overlooks Major Regulatory WinsBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | June 17, 2025View Analyst Downgrades Joby, But Overlooks Major Regulatory Wins4 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks Available at a BargainBy Nathan Reiff | June 16, 2025View 4 Buy-and-Hold-Forever Stocks Available at a BargainCostco at a Crossroads: Is the Next Move Higher or Lower?By Dan Schmidt | June 25, 2025View Costco at a Crossroads: Is the Next Move Higher or Lower?CAVA Group: Why the Growth Story Is Just Getting StartedBy Jeffrey Neal Johnson | July 7, 2025View CAVA Group: Why the Growth Story Is Just Getting StartedNJR, ATO, AVA, and BKH Company DescriptionsAtmos Energy NYSE:ATO$153.15 +1.16 (+0.76%) Closing price 07/9/2025 03:56 PM EasternExtended Trading$153.10 -0.05 (-0.03%) As of 07/9/2025 07:13 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.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 3.3 million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers; and owned 73,689 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 facilities in Texas; provides ancillary services customary to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales; and owned 5,645 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.Avista NYSE:AVA$38.27 +0.30 (+0.79%) As of 07/9/2025 03:56 PM EasternAvista Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company. It operates in two segments, Avista Utilities and AEL&P. The Avista Utilities segment provides electric distribution and transmission, and natural gas distribution services in parts of eastern Washington and northern Idaho; and natural gas distribution services in parts of northeastern and southwestern Oregon, as well as generates electricity in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. This segment also engages in the supply of electricity to customers in Montana; and wholesale purchase and sale of electricity and natural gas. The AEL&P segment offers electric services in Juneau, Alaska. The company generates electricity through hydroelectric, thermal, wind, and solar generation facilities. As of December 31, 2023, it supplied retail electric services to approximately 416,000 customers; and retail natural gas services to approximately 381,000 customers. The company also operates five hydroelectric generation facilities with capacity of 102.7 MW; and four diesel generating facilities with a capacity of 107.5 MW. It also engages in venture fund investments, real estate investments, and other investments. Avista Corporation was incorporated in 1889 and is headquartered in Spokane, Washington.Black Hills NYSE:BKH$56.80 +0.38 (+0.67%) Closing price 07/9/2025 03:56 PM EasternExtended Trading$56.68 -0.13 (-0.22%) As of 05:18 AM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.Black Hills Corporation, through its subsidiaries, operates as an electric and natural gas utility company in the United States. The company operates in two segments: Electric Utilities and Gas Utilities. The Electric Utilities segment generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to approximately 222,000 electric utility customers in Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, and Wyoming; and owns and operates 1,394 megawatts of generation capacity and 9,106 miles of electric transmission and distribution lines. The Gas Utilities segment distributes natural gas to approximately 1,116,000 natural gas utility customers in Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wyoming; owns and operates 4,663 miles of intrastate gas transmission pipelines; 42,514 miles of gas distribution mains and service lines; seven natural gas storage sites; and approximately 50,000 horsepower of compression and 516 miles of gathering lines. It also constructs and maintains customer owned gas infrastructure facilities for gas transportation customers; and provides appliance repair services to residential utility customers, as well as electrical system construction services to large industrial customers. In addition, the company produces electric power through wind, natural gas, and coal-fired generating plants; and coal at its coal mine located near Gillette, Wyoming. Black Hills Corporation was incorporated in 1941 and is headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota.NewJersey Resources NYSE:NJR$45.79 +0.48 (+1.06%) Closing price 07/9/2025 03:56 PM EasternExtended Trading$45.74 -0.05 (-0.11%) As of 07/9/2025 07:13 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more.New Jersey Resources Corporation, an energy services holding company, distributes natural gas. The company operates through four segments: Natural Gas Distribution, Clean Energy Ventures, Energy Services, and Storage and Transportation. The Natural Gas Distribution segment offers regulated natural gas utility services to approximately 576,000 customers in Burlington, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, and Sussex counties in New Jersey; provides capacity and storage management services; and participates in the off-system sales and capacity release markets. The Clean Energy Ventures segment invests in, owns, and operates clean energy projects, including commercial and residential solar installation situated in New Jersey, Rhode Island, New York, Connecticut, Michigan, and Indiana. The Energy Services segment maintains and operates natural gas transportation and storage capacity contracts, as well as provides physical wholesale energy, retail energy and energy management services in the United States and Canada. The Storage and Transportation segment invests in invests in energy-related ventures. It provides heating, ventilation, and cooling services; sales and installation of appliances; offers solar equipment installation, and plumbing repair and installation services; and holds commercial real estate properties. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Wall, New Jersey. 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