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NYSE:ATO

Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$118.84
+0.58 (+0.49%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$117.89
$119.05
50-Day Range
$110.89
$118.84
52-Week Range
$101.00
$125.28
Volume
1.27 million shs
Average Volume
990,809 shs
Market Capitalization
$17.93 billion
P/E Ratio
18.86
Dividend Yield
2.71%
Price Target
$124.40

Atmos Energy MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
4.7% Upside
$124.40 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
2.60% of Shares Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-9.39
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.81mentions of Atmos Energy in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$1.75 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.37%
From $6.59 to $7.01 Per Share

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.

3.86 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

43rd out of 90 stocks

Natural Gas Distribution Industry

4th out of 11 stocks

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About Atmos Energy Stock (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 two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. 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.

ATO Stock Price History

ATO Stock News Headlines

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Lowered to Sell at StockNews.com
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
2/07/2024
Ex-Dividend for 3/11 Dividend
2/23/2024
Dividend Payable
3/11/2024
Today
3/29/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Natural gas distribution
Sub-Industry
Gas Utilities
CUSIP
04956010
Employees
5,019
Year Founded
1906

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$124.40
High Stock Price Target
$133.00
Low Stock Price Target
$110.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.7%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.60
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$885.86 million
Pretax Margin
26.82%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$4.28 billion
Cash Flow
$10.38 per share
Book Value
$73.22 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
150,086,000
Market Cap
$17.93 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.66

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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 a stable market cap of $17.02 billion, indicating a strong position in the market.
  • The company has a healthy PE ratio of 17.91, suggesting potential undervaluation compared to industry peers.
  • Atmos Energy Co. has a consistent track record of providing dividends to shareholders, offering a reliable income stream.
  • With a beta of 0.67, the stock is less volatile compared to the overall market, providing stability to investors.
  • The company's 1-year high of $125.28 indicates potential for capital appreciation for investors.

Cons

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

  • Atmos Energy Co. recently reported an EPS of $2.08 for the quarter, slightly missing the consensus estimate of $2.09, which could impact investor sentiment.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively.
  • Atmos Energy Co. has a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.36, indicating that the stock may be slightly overvalued based on its growth prospects.
  • The company's current ratio of 1.44 and quick ratio of 1.25 may suggest potential liquidity challenges in the short term.
  • Investors should consider the impact of regulatory changes in the natural gas distribution industry on Atmos Energy Co.'s operations and profitability.
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, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Atmos Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

ATO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Atmos Energy stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ATO shares.
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What is Atmos Energy's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month target prices for Atmos Energy's shares. Their ATO share price targets range from $110.00 to $133.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $124.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.7% from the stock's current price.
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How have ATO shares performed in 2024?

Atmos Energy's stock was trading at $115.90 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, ATO shares have increased by 2.5% and is now trading at $118.84.
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Are investors shorting Atmos Energy?

Atmos Energy saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,920,000 shares, an increase of 15.6% from the February 29th total of 3,390,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 818,600 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 4.8 days.
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When is Atmos Energy's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024.
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How were Atmos Energy's earnings last quarter?

Atmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The utilities provider reported $2.08 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.09 by $0.01. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.71 billion. Atmos Energy had a net margin of 23.43% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.62%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.91 earnings per share.
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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. Stockholders of record on Monday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.805 per share on Monday, March 11th. This represents a $3.22 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.71%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 23rd.
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Is Atmos Energy a good dividend stock?

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) pays an annual dividend of $3.22 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.79%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 40 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 51.11%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, ATO will have a dividend payout ratio of 45.93% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Atmos Energy issued on next quarter's earnings?

Atmos Energy updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 6.450-6.650 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 6.580. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of Atmos Energy own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Atmos Energy investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Procter & Gamble (PG), Chevron (CVX), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Cisco Systems (CSCO), AbbVie (ABBV), Pfizer (PFE), Walmart (WMT) and McDonald's (MCD).

Who are Atmos Energy's major shareholders?

Atmos Energy's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (12.82%), Vanguard Group Inc. (12.82%), Wellington Management Group LLP (6.65%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.21%), Northern Trust Corp (1.00%) and DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main (0.99%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher T Forsythe, Diana J Walters, J Matt Robbins, Kim R Cocklin and Richard M Thomas.
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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.
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This page (NYSE:ATO) was last updated on 3/29/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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