NYSE:ATO Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Price, News & Analysis $126.21 +1.28 (+1.02%) (As of 07/26/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$125.27▼$126.3650-Day Range$111.34▼$126.2152-Week Range$101.00▼$127.90Volume504,438 shsAverage Volume907,892 shsMarket Capitalization$19.04 billionP/E Ratio18.92Dividend Yield2.55%Price Target$128.67 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/Downside1.9% Upside$128.67 Price TargetShort InterestBearish3.04% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-9.39Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.95Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$47,200 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth4.72%From $6.78 to $7.10 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.3.85 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector44th out of 90 stocksNatural Gas Distribution Industry4th out of 13 stocks 1.3 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 only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Atmos Energy's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted3.04% 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 4.6.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Atmos Energy has recently increased by 6.74%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAtmos Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.59%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthAtmos Energy has been increasing its dividend for 40 years.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 45.35% 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 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAtmos Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.95. 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 0.39 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for Atmos Energy this week, compared to 7 articles on an average week.Search Interest8 people have searched for ATO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows6 people have added Atmos Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 200% 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 $47,200.00 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 4.72% in the coming year, from $6.78 to $7.10 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 18.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 143.75.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 18.92, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 92.55.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAtmos Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.65. 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 1.72. 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. 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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 HeadlinesJuly 27 at 1:30 AM | americanbankingnews.comAtmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Downgraded by StockNews.com to SellJuly 26 at 7:37 PM | marketwatch.comAtmos Energy Corp. stock rises Friday, still underperforms marketJuly 27, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.July 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMorgan Stanley Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Atmos Energy (ATO)July 23, 2024 | marketwatch.comAtmos Energy Corp. stock rises Monday, still underperforms marketJuly 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Top Utilities Picks: NextEra Energy (NEE), Atmos Energy (ATO)July 19, 2024 | yahoo.comAtmos Energy investigating potential gas leak in central LubbockJuly 19, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comZacks.com featured highlights include Vital Farms, Donaldson, Atmos, First Solar and SkechersJuly 27, 2024 | Porter & Company (Ad)Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.July 19, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAtmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) Receives $128.67 Consensus Price Target from BrokeragesJuly 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAtmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Rating Lowered to Sell at StockNews.comJune 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 TranscriptSee 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 Dividend5/24/2024Dividend Payable6/10/2024Today7/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)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$128.67 High Stock Price Target$138.00 Low Stock Price Target$119.00 Potential Upside/Downside+1.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.67 Trailing P/E Ratio18.92 Forward P/E Ratio18.62 P/E Growth2.65Net 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$4.06 billion Price / Sales4.69 Cash Flow$10.09 per share Price / Cash Flow12.51 Book Value$73.22 per share Price / Book1.72Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares150,877,000Free Float150,123,000Market Cap$19.04 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:OKENational Fuel GasNYSE:NFGSouthwest GasNYSE:SWXUGINYSE:UGINew Jersey ResourcesNYSE:NJRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsDearborn Partners LLCBought 2,921 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.186%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCSold 572 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.095%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Bought 2,146 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.019%Harbour Investments Inc.Bought 181 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%Eagle Bay Advisors LLCBought 1,016 shares on 7/26/2024Ownership: 0.001%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 recent quarters, indicating a strong financial performance. The company's net margin of 24.65% showcases its profitability and efficient cost management. Analysts have set a moderate buy rating on the stock with a consensus price target of $129.17, suggesting potential for stock price appreciation. Recent insider transactions, such as Director Diana J. Walters purchasing shares, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects. With a market capitalization of $17.53 billion, Atmos Energy Co. is a well-established player in the utilities sector, providing stability to investors. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Atmos Energy Co. for these reasons: The stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 17.42 and PEG ratio of 2.44 may indicate that the stock is currently overvalued, potentially limiting short-term gains. While the company has a solid return on equity of 9.01%, the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65 suggests a moderate level of financial leverage that could pose risks in economic downturns. Despite positive analyst ratings, the stock's beta of 0.67 indicates lower volatility compared to the market, potentially limiting opportunities for aggressive growth investors. Hedge funds owning a significant portion (90.17%) of the company's stock may lead to increased volatility in the stock price due to institutional trading activities. Investors should consider the company's one-year high and low stock prices ($125.28 and $101.00 respectively) to assess historical price movements and potential risks associated with investing in Atmos Energy Co. 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, July 7, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Atmos Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. ATO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have ATO shares performed this year? Atmos Energy's stock was trading at $115.90 at the start of the year. Since then, ATO stock has increased by 8.9% and is now trading at $126.21. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Atmos Energy's earnings last quarter? Atmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 8th. The utilities provider reported $2.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.62 by $0.23. The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Read the conference call transcript. 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. Who are Atmos Energy's major shareholders? Atmos Energy's top institutional investors include Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.63%), Raymond James & Associates (0.33%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.28%) and Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.24%). Insiders that own company stock include Kim R Cocklin, Christopher T Forsythe, Diana J Walters, Richard M Thomas and J Matt Robbins. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Atmos Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Atmos Energy investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Procter & Gamble (PG), Chevron (CVX), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and AbbVie (ABBV). 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