Greenfield Savings Bank Buys 7,356 Shares of Atmos Energy Corporation $ATO

Key Points

• Greenfield Savings Bank initiated a position in Atmos Energy during the third quarter, purchasing 7,356 shares valued at approximately $1.15 million. Institutional investors collectively own 90.17% of the company.
• Atmos Energy shares recently fell 0.3% to $159.32, near the lower end of their 52-week range. The company beat quarterly EPS expectations, reporting $1.43 versus the $1.35 consensus estimate, and maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.40–$8.50.
• Atmos Energy declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, equivalent to an annualized $4.00 payout and a 2.5% yield. Analysts remain cautious, with a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $183.58.

Greenfield Savings Bank purchased a new stake in Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO - Free Report) in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 7,356 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $1,151,000.

Other large investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Investors Research Corp acquired a new stake in Atmos Energy during the 3rd quarter worth $705,000. Decision Investments Inc. acquired a new position in Atmos Energy in the third quarter valued at about $750,000. Silvia Mccoll Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Atmos Energy in the third quarter worth about $458,000. Bank & Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Atmos Energy in the third quarter worth about $2,222,000. Finally, S.E.E.D. Planning Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Atmos Energy during the third quarter worth about $5,767,000. Institutional investors own 90.17% of the company's stock.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Atmos Energy news, Director William Ware bought 300 shares of Atmos Energy stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $167.59 per share, for a total transaction of $50,277.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 488 shares of the company's stock, valued at $81,783.92. This trade represents a 159.57% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.43% of the company's stock.

Atmos Energy Stock Down 0.3%

Shares of NYSE:ATO traded down $0.42 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $159.32. 1,533,340 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,230,304. The stock's 50 day simple moving average is $165.71 and its 200-day simple moving average is $174.19. Atmos Energy Corporation has a one year low of $154.72 and a one year high of $192.51. The company has a market cap of $26.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.97, a P/E/G ratio of 2.56 and a beta of 0.57. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64.

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO - Get Free Report) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The utilities provider reported $1.43 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.08. Atmos Energy had a return on equity of 9.67% and a net margin of 28.50%.The firm had revenue of $879.06 million for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $900.82 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.16 EPS. Atmos Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.400-8.500 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Atmos Energy Corporation will post 8.46 EPS for the current year.

Atmos Energy Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 24th were given a $1.00 dividend. This represents a $4.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, August 24th. Atmos Energy's payout ratio is currently 47.62%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on the company. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their price objective on Atmos Energy from $173.00 to $167.00 and set a "hold" rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 1st. Barclays dropped their target price on shares of Atmos Energy from $184.00 to $183.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wells Fargo & Company initiated coverage on shares of Atmos Energy in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued an "overweight" rating and a $200.00 price target on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a "buy (b)" rating on shares of Atmos Energy in a report on Friday, August 28th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated a "neutral" rating and set a $180.00 price objective (down from $198.00) on shares of Atmos Energy in a report on Friday, September 11th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $183.58.

Atmos Energy Profile

Atmos Energy Corporation is a regulated natural gas distribution and pipeline company headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial and institutional customers and is one of the largest natural gas distributors in the United States.

Atmos Energy operates through two primary businesses: natural gas distribution and pipeline and storage operations. Its distribution activities include acquiring, transporting, storing and delivering natural gas, while its pipeline operations provide transportation and storage services and support the company's distribution network.

The company serves customers across eight states, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia.

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