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Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$153.13 +0.64 (+0.42%)
As of 02:36 PM Eastern

About Atmos Energy Stock (NYSE:ATO)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$152.07
$153.37
50-Day Range
$151.95
$162.90
52-Week Range
$113.46
$167.45
Volume
301,089 shs
Average Volume
919,735 shs
Market Capitalization
$24.32 billion
P/E Ratio
21.27
Dividend Yield
2.27%
Price Target
$156.05
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Atmos Energy Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is one of the largest natural gas distribution companies in the United States. Tracing its roots to early 20th-century utility enterprises, Atmos Energy was established as an independent company following a spin-off from Tenneco Inc. in 1983 and adopted its current name in 1988. The company’s core regulated utility operations deliver safe and reliable natural gas service to more than three million residential, commercial and industrial customers across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia.

Beyond its regulated distribution business, Atmos Energy owns and operates intrastate pipeline and storage subsidiaries that serve both wholesale and retail markets. These subsidiaries manage substantial underground storage facilities and an extensive network of pipelines, enabling the company to balance supply, meet peak demand and enhance system flexibility. By integrating distribution, transportation and storage services, Atmos Energy maintains operational resilience and optimizes cost efficiency for its customers.

Over its history, Atmos Energy has pursued strategic acquisitions and invested heavily in infrastructure modernization, safety enhancements and customer service improvements. The company has implemented advanced leak-detection technologies, accelerated pipeline replacement programs and numerous community safety initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and bolstering system integrity throughout its service territory.

Led by President and Chief Executive Officer John W. Hellerstedt Jr., Atmos Energy is committed to long-term growth, operational excellence and environmental stewardship. Under the guidance of its board and executive leadership, the company emphasizes strong governance, community engagement and sustainable energy practices as it adapts to evolving regulatory and market conditions.

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Atmos Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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88th Percentile Overall Score

ATO MarketRank™: 

Atmos Energy scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 18th out of 98 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Atmos Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.73, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Atmos Energy has been the subject of 6 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.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Atmos Energy are expected to grow by 7.66% in the coming year, from $7.18 to $7.73 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 21.25, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.93.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 21.25, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 20.22.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Atmos Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.93. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Atmos Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.95. 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.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.55% of the float of Atmos Energy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Atmos Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Atmos Energy has recently increased by 1.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • Dividend Yield

    Atmos Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.28%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Atmos Energy has been increasing its dividend for 41 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Atmos Energy is 48.33%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Atmos Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.02% next year. This indicates that Atmos Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Atmos Energy's dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    3.55% of the float of Atmos Energy has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Atmos Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.1.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Atmos Energy has recently increased by 1.45%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.
  • News Sentiment

    Atmos Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.54. 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 0.75 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Atmos Energy this week, compared to 13 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 6 people have searched for ATO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -14% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    5 people have added Atmos Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 25% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In 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 $2,264,700.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.48% of the stock of Atmos Energy is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    90.17% 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.
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ATO Stock News Headlines

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ATO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Atmos Energy's stock was trading at $139.27 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ATO shares have increased by 9.8% and is now trading at $152.9490.
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Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The utilities provider reported $3.03 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.92 by $0.11. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 18.4% on a year-over-year basis.
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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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Atmos Energy investors own include Chevron (CVX), Comcast (CMCSA), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), McKesson (MCK), Charles Schwab (SCHW), Edwards Lifesciences (EW) and Yum! Brands (YUM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/07/2025
Record date for 6/9 Dividend
5/27/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/9 Dividend
5/27/2025
Dividend Payable
6/09/2025
Today
6/30/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/06/2025
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Utilities
Industry
UTIL - GAS DISTR
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
Current Symbol
NYSE:ATO
Employees
4,790
Year Founded
1906

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$156.05
High Stock Price Target
$166.00
Low Stock Price Target
$144.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+2.5%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.73
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
21.15
Forward P/E Ratio
21.21
P/E Growth
2.93
Net Income
$1.04 billion
Pretax Margin
31.05%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.17 billion
Cash Flow
$10.97 per share
Price / Cash Flow
13.88
Book Value
$78.32 per share
Price / Book
1.94

Miscellaneous

Free Float
158,075,000
Market Cap
$24.18 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.71

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This page (NYSE:ATO) was last updated on 6/30/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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