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(From Traders Agency) (Ad) Free ATO Stock Alerts $115.44 +0.66 (+0.58%) (As of 06/10/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$114.45▼$115.5950-Day Range$111.34▼$120.5952-Week Range$101.00▼$125.28Volume1.06 million shsAverage Volume905,320 shsMarket Capitalization$17.42 billionP/E Ratio17.31Dividend Yield2.79%Price Target$129.17 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Atmos Energy alerts: Email Address Atmos Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside11.9% Upside$129.17 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.86% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-9.39Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.30Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.79 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth4.89%From $6.75 to $7.08 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.40 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector14th out of 87 stocksNatural Gas Distribution Industry2nd out of 11 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAtmos Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAtmos Energy has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Atmos Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.86% of the outstanding shares of Atmos Energy have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverAtmos Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Atmos Energy has recently increased by 13.12%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAtmos Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.81%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAtmos Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Atmos Energy is 48.28%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Atmos Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.48% next year. This indicates that Atmos Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Atmos Energy's dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreAtmos Energy has received a -49.60% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Atmos Energy in category "GHG emissions" is driven by its "Natural gas distribution services" product. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Atmos Energy is -9.39. Previous Next 3.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAtmos Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.93 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Atmos Energy this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for ATO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows8 people have added Atmos Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Atmos Energy insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,794,100.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.50% of the stock of Atmos Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions90.17% of the stock of Atmos Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Atmos Energy's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Atmos Energy are expected to grow by 4.89% in the coming year, from $6.75 to $7.08 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 17.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.01.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 17.31, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 92.95.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAtmos Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.43. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioAtmos Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Atmos Energy's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Sasco Gold LLCDon’t make this retirement mistakeIf you have over $100,000 in your 401K or IRA… Then listen closely… Your money is rotting away, and you might not even realize it.Reserve your seat here. About Atmos Energy Stock (NYSE:ATO)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.Read More ATO Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart ATO Stock News HeadlinesMay 17, 2024 | insidertrades.comAtmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) Director Sells $47,200.00 in StockJune 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAtmos Energy: Buy This Dividend Aristocrat Now For Compounding IncomeJune 6, 2024 | insidermonkey.comWhy Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) is The Cheapest Utility Dividend Aristocrat Stock To Buy?May 15, 2024 | msn.comWells Fargo Upgrades Atmos Energy (ATO)May 11, 2024 | yahoo.comAtmos maintenance to affect downtown areasMay 10, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Keeps Their Hold Rating on Atmos Energy (ATO)May 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy Corp (ATO) Raises Fiscal 2024 Guidance After Strong Q2 PerformanceMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) Q2 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2024 Atmos Energy Corp Earnings CallMay 9, 2024 | investorplace.comIncome Investors! Lock In These 3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks NowMay 8, 2024 | msn.comATO Stock Earnings: Atmos Energy Beats EPS, Misses Revenue for Q2 2024May 8, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAtmos Energy Corporation Reveals Increase In Q2 Profit, Beats estimatesMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter; Raises Fiscal 2024 GuidanceMay 8, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy raises FY profit forecast as demand risesMay 7, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWhat Wall Street expects from Atmos Energy's earningsMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks Industry Outlook Highlights Sempra Energy, Atmos Energy, MDU Resources Group and New Jersey ResourcesMay 1, 2024 | msn.comAtmos Energy donates to Communities in Schools of TexasApril 26, 2024 | msn.comMaverick Boys & Girls Club, Atmos Energy celebrating Earth DayApril 24, 2024 | msn.comAtmos Energy donates $100,000 to Panhandle Disaster Relief FundApril 22, 2024 | msn.comAtmos Energy donates $100,000 to Amarillo Area Foundation for wildfire reliefApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIf EPS Growth Is Important To You, Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Presents An OpportunityApril 4, 2024 | businesswire.comAtmos Energy Corporation to Host Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on May 9, 2024April 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAtmos Energy: Slow And Steady Can Win The RaceMarch 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy Corp Director Kim Cocklin Sells 15,000 SharesMarch 19, 2024 | businesswire.comAtmos Energy Hits Highest Customer Satisfaction Score Since 2018, as Energy Utilities See Gains, ACSI Data ShowSee More Headlines Receive ATO Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Atmos Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings5/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend5/24/2024Today6/10/2024Dividend Payable6/10/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End9/30/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Natural gas distribution Sub-IndustryGas Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:ATO CUSIP04956010 CIK731802 Webwww.atmosenergy.com Phone(972) 934-9227Fax972-855-3040Employees5,019Year Founded1906Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$129.17 High Stock Price Target$138.00 Low Stock Price Target$122.00 Potential Upside/Downside+11.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.67 Trailing P/E Ratio17.31 Forward P/E Ratio17.10 P/E Growth2.43Net Income$885.86 million Net Margins24.65% Pretax Margin28.81% Return on Equity9.01% Return on Assets4.35% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.65 Current Ratio1.36 Quick Ratio1.22 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.28 billion Price / Sales4.07 Cash Flow$10.12 per share Price / Cash Flow11.41 Book Value$73.22 per share Price / Book1.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares150,880,000Free Float150,123,000Market Cap$17.42 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.67 Social Links The 10 Best AI Stocks to Own in 2024Wondering where to start (or end) with AI stocks? These 10 simple stocks can help investors build long-term wealth as artificial intelligence continues to grow into the future.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Kevin Akers (Age 61)CEO, President & Director Comp: $2.57MMr. Christopher T. Forsythe (Age 52)Senior VP & CFO Comp: $1.29MMs. Karen E. Hartsfield (Age 54)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $1.1MMr. John Matt Robbins (Age 54)Senior Vice President of Human Resources Comp: $833.68kMr. John S. McDill (Age 59)Senior Vice Presidnet of Utility Operations Comp: $1.04MMr. Jeffrey S. KnightsSenior Vice President of Technical & Operating ServicesMr. Richard A MitschkeVP & Chief Information OfficerMr. Daniel M. Meziere (Age 63)VP of Investor Relations & Treasurer Ms. Liz C. BeauchampVice President of Governmental & Public AffairsMr. John A. Paris (Age 60)President of Mid-Tex Division More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsONEOKNYSE:OKESouthwest GasNYSE:SWXNational Fuel GasNYSE:NFGUGINYSE:UGINew Jersey ResourcesNYSE:NJRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDekaBank Deutsche GirozentraleSold 233 shares on 6/4/2024Ownership: 0.031%Cambridge Trust Co.Sold 558 shares on 5/30/2024Ownership: 0.030%Teachers Retirement System of The State of KentuckySold 482 shares on 5/28/2024Ownership: 0.008%PGGM InvestmentsBought 654 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.034%Cetera Advisors LLCBought 1,538 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.004%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Atmos Energy Stock? ATO Pros and Cons Explained Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Atmos Energy Co.: Atmos Energy Co. has shown consistent revenue growth over the past few quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company has a solid track record of increasing dividends, providing investors with a reliable income stream. Recent regulatory approvals have allowed Atmos Energy Co. to expand its operations, potentially leading to increased profitability. Analysts have a positive outlook on the stock, with many recommending it as a buy, suggesting potential price appreciation. Atmos Energy Co.'s current stock price is trading at an attractive valuation compared to its industry peers, offering a potential value opportunity for investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Atmos Energy Co. for these reasons: There is a level of regulatory risk associated with investing in utility companies like Atmos Energy Co., as changes in regulations could impact the company's operations and profitability. Fluctuations in natural gas prices can affect Atmos Energy Co.'s financial performance, potentially leading to earnings volatility. Competitive pressures within the industry could impact Atmos Energy Co.'s market share and margins, affecting its long-term growth prospects. Environmental concerns and increasing focus on renewable energy sources may pose challenges to Atmos Energy Co.'s traditional business model. Economic downturns or adverse market conditions could impact consumer demand for natural gas services, affecting Atmos Energy Co.'s revenue and earnings. These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, June 2, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Atmos Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ATO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Atmos Energy stock right now? 6 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ATO shares. View ATO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Atmos Energy's stock price target for 2024? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Atmos Energy's stock. Their ATO share price targets range from $122.00 to $138.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $129.17 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 11.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ATO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ATO shares performed in 2024? Atmos Energy's stock was trading at $115.90 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ATO shares have decreased by 0.4% and is now trading at $115.44. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Atmos Energy? Atmos Energy saw a increase in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,310,000 shares, an increase of 13.1% from the April 30th total of 3,810,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 918,700 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.7 days. View Atmos Energy's Short Interest. When is Atmos Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 7th 2024. View our ATO earnings forecast. How were Atmos Energy's earnings last quarter? Atmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The utilities provider reported $2.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.62 by $0.23. The utilities provider earned $1.65 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.54 billion. Atmos Energy had a net margin of 24.65% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.01%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $2.48 earnings per share. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Atmos Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Atmos Energy? Atmos Energy announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, May 8th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, May 28th will be given a dividend of $0.805 per share on Monday, June 10th. This represents a $3.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.79%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 24th. Read our dividend analysis for ATO. Is Atmos Energy a good dividend stock? Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.81%. The dividend payout ratio is 48.28%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ATO will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.48% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ATO. What ETFs hold Atmos Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) stock in their portfolio include Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), American Century Focused Large Cap Value ETF (FLV), Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU) and First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU). What guidance has Atmos Energy issued on next quarter's earnings? Atmos Energy issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, May, 8th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 6.700-6.800 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 6.600. The company issued revenue guidance of -. What is Kim R. Cocklin's approval rating as Atmos Energy's CEO? 70 employees have rated Atmos Energy Chief Executive Officer Kim R. Cocklin on Glassdoor.com. Kim R. Cocklin has an approval rating of 91% among the company's employees. This puts Kim R. Cocklin in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Atmos Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Atmos Energy investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Procter & Gamble (PG), Chevron (CVX), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Walmart (WMT) and McDonald's (MCD). Who are Atmos Energy's major shareholders? Atmos Energy's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.91%), ProShare Advisors LLC (1.04%), Perpetual Ltd (0.94%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (0.82%), Sfmg LLC (0.70%) and Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC (0.63%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher T Forsythe, Diana J Walters, J Matt Robbins, Kim R Cocklin and Richard M Thomas. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Atmos Energy? Shares of ATO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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