About Atmos Energy (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 Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage segments. The Distribution segment is involved in regulated natural gas distribution, and related sales and storage operations. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2017, it owned 70,605 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. It owns 5,682 miles of gas transmission lines. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Natural gas distribution
Sub-IndustryGas Utilities
SectorUtilities
SymbolNYSE:ATO
CUSIP04956010
Phone972-934-9227
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.67%
Current Ratio0.81%
Quick Ratio0.64%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio24.11
Forward P/E Ratio21.86
P/E Growth3.07
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$2.76 billion
Price / Sales3.49
Cash Flow$6.7384 per share
Price / Cash12.88
Book Value$36.76 per share
Price / Book2.36
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.60
Net Income$396.42 million
Net MarginsN/A
Return on Equity10.39%
Return on Assets3.93%
Miscellaneous
Employees4,565
Outstanding Shares110,960,000
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Atmos Energy's stock symbol?
Atmos Energy trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "ATO."
How often does Atmos Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Atmos Energy?
Atmos Energy announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 6th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.485 per share on Monday, March 12th. This represents a $1.94 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.24%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 23rd. View Atmos Energy's Dividend History.
How were Atmos Energy's earnings last quarter?
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February, 6th. The utilities provider reported $1.40 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.13 by $0.27. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.08 EPS. View Atmos Energy's Earnings History.
When is Atmos Energy's next earnings date?
What guidance has Atmos Energy issued on next quarter's earnings?
Atmos Energy issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of $3.85-4.05 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $3.83.
What price target have analysts set for ATO?
5 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Atmos Energy's stock. Their forecasts range from $77.00 to $90.00. On average, they expect Atmos Energy's share price to reach $84.00 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Atmos Energy.
Who are some of Atmos Energy's key competitors?
Who are Atmos Energy's key executives?
Atmos Energy's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Kim R. Cocklin, Exec. Chairman (Age 67)
- Mr. Michael E. Haefner, Pres & CEO (Age 58)
- Mr. Christopher T. Forsythe, Sr. VP & CFO (Age 46)
- Mr. Richard M. Thomas, VP, Controller & Principal Accounting Officer
- Mr. Richard J. Gius, VP & Chief Information Officer (Age 61)
Has Atmos Energy been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about ATO stock have trended positive recently, Accern reports. The research firm rates the sentiment of news coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Atmos Energy earned a news sentiment score of 0.41 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the utilities provider an impact score of 45.77 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future.
How do I buy shares of Atmos Energy?
Shares of ATO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Atmos Energy's stock price today?
One share of ATO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $86.79.
How big of a company is Atmos Energy?
Atmos Energy has a market capitalization of $9.46 billion and generates $2.76 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $396.42 million in net income (profit) each year or $3.60 on an earnings per share basis. Atmos Energy employs 4,565 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Atmos Energy?
Atmos Energy's mailing address is 5430 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS TX, 75240. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at 972-934-9227.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Atmos Energy (ATO)
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Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
5 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Atmos Energy in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $84.00, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 3.21%. The high price target for ATO is $90.00 and the low price target for ATO is $77.00. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
3 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
2 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 1 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
4 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $84.00 | $83.25 | $85.00 | $85.6667 |
| Price Target Upside: | 3.21% downside | 1.29% upside | 3.34% upside | 0.62% downside |
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Consensus Price Target History
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Analyst Ratings History
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| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating | Price Target | Impact on Share Price | Details |
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| 4/10/2018 | JPMorgan Chase | Boost Price Target | Overweight -> Buy | $87.00 -> $90.00 | Low |  |
| 2/27/2018 | Bank of America | Reiterated Rating | Buy -> Buy | | Low | |
| 2/8/2018 | Barclays | Set Price Target | Underweight -> Underweight | $79.00 -> $80.00 | Low | |
| 1/18/2018 | Argus | Lower Price Target | Buy | $97.00 -> $89.00 | Low | |
| 9/1/2017 | Goldman Sachs | Reiterated Rating | Neutral | $67.00 -> $77.00 | Low | |
| 12/20/2016 | UBS | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $82.00 | N/A | |
| 11/18/2016 | Seaport Global Securities | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $80.00 | N/A | |
| 7/27/2016 | Citigroup | Boost Price Target | Neutral | $58.00 -> $81.00 | N/A | |
(Data available from 4/26/2016 forward)
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Dividend Information
Atmos Energy pays an annual dividend of $1.94 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.24%. ATO's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Monday, March 12. The company has grown its dividend for the last 35 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 7.00% each year. Atmos Energy pays out 53.89% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 3/12/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.94 |
| Dividend Yield: | 2.24% |
| Dividend Growth: | 7.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 53.89% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
48.87% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
45.86% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 35 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/6/2018 | quarterly | $0.4850 | 2.3% | 2/23/2018 | 2/26/2018 | 3/12/2018 |
| 11/8/2017 | quarterly | $0.4850 | 2.16% | 11/24/2017 | 11/27/2017 | 12/11/2017 |
| 8/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.45 | 2.06% | 8/17/2017 | 8/21/2017 | 9/5/2017 |
| 5/3/2017 | quarterly | $0.45 | 2.21% | 5/18/2017 | 5/22/2017 | 6/5/2017 |
| 2/7/2017 | quarterly | $0.45 | 2.38% | 2/23/2017 | 2/27/2017 | 3/13/2017 |
| 11/9/2016 | quarterly | $0.45 | 2.55% | 11/23/2016 | 11/28/2016 | 12/12/2016 |
| 8/3/2016 | quarterly | $0.42 | 2.13% | 8/18/2016 | 8/22/2016 | 9/6/2016 |
| 5/4/2016 | quarterly | $0.42 | 2.28% | 5/19/2016 | 5/23/2016 | 6/6/2016 |
| 2/2/2016 | quarterly | $0.42 | 2.41% | 2/18/2016 | 2/22/2016 | 3/7/2016 |
| 11/4/2015 | quarterly | $0.42 | 2.69% | 11/19/2015 | 11/23/2015 | 12/7/2015 |
| 8/5/2015 | quarterly | $0.39 | 2.84% | 8/20/2015 | 8/24/2015 | 9/8/2015 |
| 5/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.39 | 2.92% | 5/21/2015 | 5/26/2015 | 6/8/2015 |
| 2/3/2015 | quarterly | $0.39 | 2.72% | 2/19/2015 | 2/23/2015 | 3/9/2015 |
| 11/5/2014 | quarterly | $0.39 | 2.88% | 11/20/2014 | 11/24/2014 | 12/8/2014 |
| 8/6/2014 | quarterly | $0.37 | 3.11% | 8/21/2014 | 8/25/2014 | 9/8/2014 |
| 5/7/2014 | quarterly | $0.37 | 2.93% | 5/22/2014 | 5/27/2014 | 6/9/2014 |
| 2/4/2014 | quarterly | $0.37 | 3.2% | 2/20/2014 | 2/24/2014 | 3/10/2014 |
| 11/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.37 | 3.3% | 11/21/2013 | 11/25/2013 | 12/9/2013 |
| 8/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.35 | 3.16% | 8/22/2013 | 8/26/2013 | 9/9/2013 |
| 5/1/2013 | quarterly | $0.35 | 3.16% | 5/16/2013 | 5/20/2013 | 6/3/2013 |
| 2/6/2013 | quarterly | $0.35 | 3.71% | 2/28/2013 | 3/4/2013 | 3/18/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Atmos Energy (NYSE ATO) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 1.57%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 72.80%
Atmos Energy (NYSE ATO) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 8/15/2017 | Richard A Sampson | Director | Buy | 1,500 | $88.12 | $132,180.00 | 3,000 | |
| 12/16/2016 | Louis P Gregory | SVP | Sell | 10,000 | $74.08 | $740,800.00 | 75,934 | |
| 8/19/2016 | Thomas C. Meredith | Director | Sell | 1,020 | $75.24 | $76,744.80 | | |
| 8/8/2016 | Louis P Gregory | SVP | Sell | 4,000 | $78.10 | $312,400.00 | 82,182 | |
| 5/13/2016 | Marvin L Sweetin | SVP | Sell | 4,000 | $74.16 | $296,640.00 | 42,964 | |
| 12/4/2015 | Christopher T Forsythe | VP | Sell | 3,000 | $62.00 | $186,000.00 | 14,110 | |
| 2/10/2015 | Louis P Gregory | SVP | Sell | 1,000 | $54.66 | $54,660.00 | | |
| 12/12/2014 | Bret J Eckert | CFO | Sell | 5,000 | $54.00 | $270,000.00 | | |
| 11/10/2014 | Louis P Gregory | SVP | Sell | 1,500 | $54.28 | $81,420.00 | | |
| 5/13/2014 | Louis Gregory | SVP | Sell | 3,000 | $50.03 | $150,090.00 | 58,447 | |
| 11/12/2013 | Louis P Gregory | SVP | Sell | 2,000 | $45.73 | $91,460.00 | | |
| 6/11/2013 | Christopher T Forsythe | VP | Sell | 3,900 | $41.10 | $160,290.00 | | |
| 3/5/2013 | Charles K Vaughan | Director | Sell | 25,000 | $40.17 | $1,004,250.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
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