NYSE:ATO Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The “Next Bitcoin”? 10 CENT Crypto Set to Explode (From True Market Insiders) (Ad) Free ATO Stock Alerts $118.17 -0.49 (-0.41%) (As of 04/25/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$117.03▼$118.7550-Day Range$111.60▼$118.8752-Week Range$101.00▼$125.28Volume523,268 shsAverage Volume703,212 shsMarket Capitalization$17.82 billionP/E Ratio18.76Dividend Yield2.72%Price Target$124.33 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Atmos Energy alerts: Email Address Atmos Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.2% Upside$124.33 Price TargetShort InterestBearish2.50% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-9.39Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.27Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$1.75 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.07%From $6.59 to $6.99 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.3.67 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector45th out of 89 stocksNatural Gas Distribution Industry5th out of 12 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingAtmos Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageAtmos Energy has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted2.50% 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 4.5.Change versus previous month Previous Next 4.2 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldAtmos Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 2.71%, 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 51.11%. 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 46.07% next year. This indicates that Atmos Energy will be able to sustain or increase its 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 3.5 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentAtmos Energy has a news sentiment score of 1.27. 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 0.40 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Atmos Energy this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 10 people have searched for ATO on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -52% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Atmos Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 67% 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 $1,746,900.00 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Atmos Energy are expected to grow by 6.07% in the coming year, from $6.59 to $6.99 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 18.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 138.19.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Atmos Energy is 18.76, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 78.60.Price to Earnings Growth RatioAtmos Energy has a PEG Ratio of 2.57. 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 1.61. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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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 HeadlinesMarch 29, 2024 | insidertrades.comAtmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) Director Sells $1,746,900.00 in StockApril 24, 2024 | msn.comAtmos Energy donates $100,000 to Panhandle Disaster Relief FundApril 26, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.April 22, 2024 | msn.comAtmos Energy donates $100,000 to Amarillo Area Foundation for wildfire reliefApril 21, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAtmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Rating Increased to Hold at StockNews.comApril 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIf EPS Growth Is Important To You, Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Presents An OpportunityApril 4, 2024 | businesswire.comAtmos Energy Corporation to Host Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call on May 9, 2024April 2, 2024 | seekingalpha.comAtmos Energy: Slow And Steady Can Win The RaceApril 26, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Biden replacement revealed?A former CIA insider just announced a disturbing prediction… Biden will withdraw as the Democrat nominee on June 13.March 28, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy Corp Director Kim Cocklin Sells 15,000 SharesMarch 19, 2024 | businesswire.comAtmos Energy Hits Highest Customer Satisfaction Score Since 2018, as Energy Utilities See Gains, ACSI Data ShowMarch 18, 2024 | msn.comTop 5 Utility Stocks to Protect Your Portfolio From VolatilityMarch 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comATO Jul 2024 110.000 callMarch 14, 2024 | msn.comPink Floyd announce Animals Dolby Atmos release for MayMarch 14, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBarclays Keeps Their Hold Rating on Atmos Energy (ATO)March 11, 2024 | msn.comThese 2 shares could earn me a £398 monthly second income!March 8, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to Buy And Hold: March 2024March 8, 2024 | yahoo.comAtmos Energy recommends customers add 'routine household safety' to their spring checklistMarch 5, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Ultra-Reliable Dividend Stocks to Buy for Rock-Solid ReturnsFebruary 26, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comAtmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) Stock's Been Sliding But Fundamentals Look Decent: Will The Market Correct The Share Price In The Future?February 25, 2024 | 247wallst.comWhen Interest Rates Are Cut, 6 Dividend Aristocrats Could SkyrocketFebruary 23, 2024 | benzinga.comAtmos Energy Stock (NYSE:ATO) Earnings Dates and Earning CallsFebruary 19, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comATO Feb 2024 120.000 callFebruary 17, 2024 | money.usnews.comAtmos Energy Corp.February 16, 2024 | msn.comAtmos blamed after house fire in Jackson, official saysFebruary 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com7 Overlooked Utility Stocks With Dividends and Growth ProspectsFebruary 11, 2024 | morningstar.comAtmos Energy Corp ATOSee 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 Earnings2/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/11 Dividend2/23/2024Dividend Payable3/11/2024Today4/26/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal 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$124.33 High Stock Price Target$133.00 Low Stock Price Target$110.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.2%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage6 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.30 Trailing P/E Ratio18.76 Forward P/E Ratio17.93 P/E Growth2.55Net Income$885.86 million Net Margins23.43% Pretax Margin26.82% Return on Equity8.62% Return on Assets4.15% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.67 Current Ratio1.44 Quick Ratio1.25 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$4.28 billion Price / Sales4.17 Cash Flow$10.11 per share Price / Cash Flow11.69 Book Value$73.22 per share Price / Book1.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares150,840,000Free Float150,086,000Market Cap$17.82 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.66 Social Links The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks for 2024Looking to generate income with your stock portfolio? Use these ten stocks to generate a safe and reliable source of investment income.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 CompetitorsNational Fuel GasNYSE:NFGPerusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia TbkNYSE:TLKCMS EnergyNYSE:CMSCenterPoint EnergyNYSE:CNPCentrais Elétricas Brasileiras S.A. - EletrobrásNYSE:EBRView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsNew York State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 1,349 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.091%BCM Advisors LLCSold 500 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.028%Cambridge Investment Research Advisors Inc.Bought 2,188 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.018%Zurcher Kantonalbank Zurich Cantonalbank Sold 1,466 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 0.015%Fjarde AP Fonden Fourth Swedish National Pension FundSold 200 shares on 4/25/2024Ownership: 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 a stable financial performance with a consistent track record of revenue generation and profitability, providing a reliable investment option. Recent institutional investments by reputable firms like 17 Capital Partners LLC and Wellington Management Group LLP indicate confidence in the company's growth potential, which could lead to positive stock performance. Atmos Energy Co. offers a quarterly dividend, providing investors with a source of passive income. The company's stock price has shown resilience, with a 52-week high of $125.28, suggesting potential for capital appreciation. Atmos Energy Co. has a healthy debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, indicating a balanced capital structure and financial stability. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Atmos Energy Co. for these reasons: Atmos Energy Co. recently reported earnings slightly below analyst estimates, which could lead to short-term stock price volatility. The company's price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.44 suggests that the stock may be slightly overvalued compared to its growth prospects, potentially limiting upside potential. Market volatility and regulatory changes in the utilities sector could impact Atmos Energy Co.'s operations and financial performance. Despite recent institutional investments, the stock has experienced a slight decline, indicating potential market concerns or uncertainties surrounding the company. Investors should consider the beta of 0.66 for Atmos Energy Co., which implies lower volatility compared to the market but may also indicate slower price movements. 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 Thursday, April 11, 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? 6 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ATO shares. View ATO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Atmos Energy's stock price target for 2024? 6 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for Atmos Energy's stock. Their ATO share price targets range from $110.00 to $133.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $124.33 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 5.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for ATO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have ATO shares performed in 2024? Atmos Energy's stock was trading at $115.90 at the beginning of the year. Since then, ATO stock has increased by 2.0% and is now trading at $118.17. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Atmos Energy? Atmos Energy saw a increase in short interest in the month of 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 daily trading volume, of 818,600 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 4.8 days. View Atmos Energy's Short Interest. When is Atmos Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our ATO earnings forecast. How can I listen to Atmos Energy's earnings call? Atmos Energy will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 9th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Atmos Energy's earnings last quarter? Atmos Energy Co. (NYSE:ATO) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February, 7th. The utilities provider reported $2.08 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.09 by $0.01. The utilities provider had revenue of $1.16 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.71 billion. Atmos Energy had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 8.62% and a net margin of 23.43%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.91 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Atmos Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Atmos Energy? Atmos Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 6th. Investors 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 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.72%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 23rd. Read our dividend analysis for ATO. 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 2.71%. 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 46.07% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for ATO. What ETFs hold Atmos Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) stock in their portfolio include Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), First Trust EIP Carbon Impact ETF (ECLN), Tortoise North American Pipeline Fund (TPYP), American Century Focused Large Cap Value ETF (FLV), Invesco Dorsey Wright Utilities Momentum ETF (PUI), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RSPU), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF (RYU) and First Trust Utilities AlphaDEX Fund (FXU). What guidance has Atmos Energy issued on next quarter's earnings? Atmos Energy issued an update on its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 6th. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 6.450-6.650 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share 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 Perpetual Ltd (0.94%), Raymond James & Associates (0.33%), MEAG MUNICH ERGO Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH (0.28%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.27%), Pensioenfonds Rail & OV (0.20%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.20%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher T Forsythe, Diana J Walters, J Matt Robbins, Kim R Cocklin and Richard M Thomas. 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. This page (NYSE:ATO) was last updated on 4/26/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? 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