Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$154.04 +1.55 (+1.02%)

As of 03:58 PM Eastern

Atmos Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 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.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 11 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
5

Buy
6

Based on 11 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Atmos Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 11 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 4 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for ATO.

Consensus Price Target

$156.05
1.30% Upside

According to the 11 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Atmos Energy, the average price target is $156.05. The highest price target for ATO is $166.00, while the lowest price target for ATO is $144.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.30% from the current price of $154.04.

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ATO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/30/24 to 6/30/25	1 Month Ago 5/31/24 to 5/31/25	3 Months Ago 4/1/24 to 4/1/25	1 Year Ago 7/1/23 to 6/30/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$156.05	$156.35	$149.15	$128.67
Forecasted Upside	1.30% Upside	0.98% Upside	-3.73% Downside	10.30% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

ATO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

ATO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Atmos Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Atmos Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.73	2.50	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	1.30% Upside	18.99% Upside	12.29% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent ATO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/18/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$159.00 ➝ $156.00	+2.09%
5/28/2025	Argus 3 of 5 stars	M. Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
5/16/2025	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars	Ryan Levine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$148.00 ➝ $163.00	+4.12%
5/9/2025	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Fremont Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
4/28/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Gabriel Moreen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Neutral	$165.00 ➝ $164.00	+3.60%
4/16/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Sunderland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$164.00 ➝ $166.00	+5.38%
3/31/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Fleishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
12/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$156.00	+11.27%
10/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $156.00	+8.86%
10/7/2024	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$129.00 ➝ $144.00	+4.70%
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10/2/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$155.00	+11.53%
4/12/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$124.00	+8.41%

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Should I Buy Atmos Energy Stock? ATO Pros and Cons Explained

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 Monday, June 30, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Atmos Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Atmos Energy
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Atmos Energy Co.:

The company reported earnings per share (EPS) of $3.03 for the latest quarter, exceeding analyst expectations, which indicates strong financial performance and potential for growth.
Atmos Energy Co. has shown a significant year-over-year revenue increase of 18.4%, suggesting robust business expansion and effective management strategies.
The current stock price is around $150, which reflects a stable investment opportunity in the utilities sector, known for its resilience during economic fluctuations.
The company has a solid dividend yield of 2.27%, providing investors with a reliable income stream, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with several upgrades from reputable firms, indicating positive market sentiment and potential for price appreciation.

Atmos Energy
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Atmos Energy Co. for these reasons:

The company's return on equity is 9.05%, which, while decent, may not be as competitive compared to other sectors, potentially limiting growth prospects.
Insider ownership is relatively low at 0.48%, which could raise concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Despite recent revenue growth, the company's net margin of 25.35% may indicate that profit growth is not keeping pace with revenue growth, which could affect long-term profitability.
Market analysts have mixed ratings, with some firms downgrading their outlook, which could signal uncertainty about the company's future performance.
The dividend payout ratio is 48.33%, suggesting that a significant portion of earnings is being distributed to shareholders, which may limit funds available for reinvestment in growth initiatives.

ATO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 11 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Atmos Energy is $156.05, with a high forecast of $166.00 and a low forecast of $144.00.
: 11 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 4 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ATO shares.
: According to analysts, Atmos Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 1.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Atmos Energy's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.
: Atmos Energy has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., LADENBURG THALM/SH SH, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Atmos Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating for Atmos Energy is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "utilities" companies is Hold. Learn more on how ATO compares to other companies.

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Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Forecast & Price Target