Atmos Energy (ATO) Dividend Yield, Date & History $167.16 -3.36 (-1.97%) As of 08/21/2026 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest Atmos Energy Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.39%Annual Dividend$4.00Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 24 Dividend Increase Track Record 41 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 8.63%Dividend Payout Ratio 47.56% Atmos Energy (ATO) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $4.00 per share and a dividend yield of 2.39%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, August 24, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.00 per share, scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026. ATO has grown its dividend for 41 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 8.63% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 47.56% of its earnings and 33.41% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryATO Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Atmos Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Atmos Energy in Dividend Calculator ATO Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Atmos Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Atmos Energy in Dividend Yield Calculator Atmos Energy vs. The CompetitionCompare Atmos Energy's annual dividend and yield with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeAtmos EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$4.00$0.06$1.71Dividend Yield2.39%4.02%3.71%Track Record41 years19 years11 yearsAtmos Energy Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings47.56%Based on This Year's Estimate47.28%Based on Next Year's Estimate44.40%Based on Cashflow34.15% Atmos Energy Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date8/5/2026quarterly$1.00 - 2.32%8/24/20268/24/20269/8/20265/6/2026quarterly$1.00 - 2.25%5/26/20265/26/20266/8/20262/3/2026quarterly$1.00 - 2.2%2/23/20262/23/20263/9/202611/5/2025quarterly$1.00+$0.1314.94%2.29%11/24/202511/24/202512/8/20258/6/2025quarterly$0.87 - 2.21%8/25/20258/25/20259/8/2025Move Your Money Here Before August 31st (Ad)TradeSmith CEO Keith Kaplan warns that AI's rapid rise has a dark side, threatening American jobs and livelihoods. He says now is the time to prepare before August 31st. TradeSmith has invested $17 million in AI tools and built a platform used by 180,000 traders worldwide. One user, Stephen, credits it with building a $2.95 million retirement portfolio.See where Kaplan says to move your money before August 31st5/7/2025quarterly$0.87 - 2.14%5/27/20255/27/20256/9/20252/4/2025quarterly$0.87 - 2.44%2/25/20252/25/20253/10/202511/6/2024quarterly$0.87+$0.06508.07%2.51%11/25/202411/25/202412/9/2024This table shows Atmos Energy's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Atmos Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Atmos Energy's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Atmos Energy is 2.39%. Learn more on ATO's dividend yield history. How much is Atmos Energy's annual dividend? The annual dividend for ATO shares is $4.00. Learn more on ATO's annual dividend history. How often does Atmos Energy pay dividends? Atmos Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Atmos Energy's next dividend payment? Atmos Energy's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.00 per share will be made to shareholders on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. When was Atmos Energy's most recent dividend payment? Atmos Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.00 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, June 8, 2026. When is Atmos Energy's ex-dividend date? Atmos Energy's next ex-dividend date is Monday, August 24, 2026. When was Atmos Energy's most recent ex-dividend date? Atmos Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Is Atmos Energy's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.63% per year. What track record does Atmos Energy have of raising its dividend? Atmos Energy has increased its dividend for the past 41 consecutive years. When did Atmos Energy last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.13 on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. What is Atmos Energy's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for ATO is: 47.56% based on the trailing year of earnings 47.28% based on this year's estimates 44.40% based on next year's estimates 34.15% based on cash flow Is Atmos Energy a good dividend stock? Atmos Energy's dividend yield of 2.35% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 41 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Atmos Energy's dividend payout ratio of 47.56% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Atmos Energy stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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