Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided EPS guidance of 8.400-8.500 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 8.440. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Atmos Energy Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE:ATO traded down $0.39 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $171.81. The company had a trading volume of 985,700 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,289,851. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 0.89. Atmos Energy has a one year low of $160.10 and a one year high of $192.51. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $173.38 and a 200 day moving average price of $178.16. The company has a market capitalization of $28.68 billion, a PE ratio of 21.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.00 and a beta of 0.60.

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The utilities provider reported $1.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.35 by $0.08. The business had revenue of $879.06 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $909.06 million. Atmos Energy had a net margin of 27.58% and a return on equity of 9.59%. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.16 earnings per share. Atmos Energy has set its FY 2026 guidance at 8.400-8.500 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that Atmos Energy will post 8.44 EPS for the current year.

Atmos Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 8th. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 24th will be paid a $1.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 24th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. Atmos Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 47.56%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently weighed in on ATO. Mizuho lowered their target price on Atmos Energy from $192.00 to $184.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, May 29th. Morgan Stanley set a $196.00 price target on shares of Atmos Energy in a research report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Weiss Ratings downgraded shares of Atmos Energy from a “buy (b+)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Atmos Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Atmos Energy from $184.00 to $183.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $186.92.

Trending Headlines about Atmos Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Atmos Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal third-quarter EPS beat estimates: Atmos Energy reported earnings of $1.43 per diluted share, up 23.3% from $1.16 a year earlier and above the consensus estimate of approximately $1.34-$1.35. Atmos Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Increase Year Over Year
• Positive Sentiment: Rate hikes supported profit growth: Quarterly profit increased as previously approved regulatory rate increases boosted revenue recovery. Atmos said it implemented $355 million in annualized regulatory outcomes, supporting its earnings visibility. Atmos Energy Posts Higher Quarterly Profit on Rate Hikes
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increased: The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, or $4.00 annualized, representing a 14.9% increase from fiscal 2025 and a yield of about 2.3%. This marks the company’s 171st consecutive quarterly dividend. Atmos Energy Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Financial outlook was reaffirmed: Atmos maintained fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.40-$8.50, broadly in line with the $8.44 analyst consensus. Fiscal-year capital expenditures are expected to total approximately $4.2 billion, with most spending directed toward safety and reliability. Atmos Energy Reports Fiscal 2026 Third-Quarter Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst consensus remains cautious: Brokerages have assigned the stock an average “Hold” recommendation, suggesting the earnings beat and dividend appeal are balanced by valuation and growth concerns. Atmos Energy Given Average Hold Recommendation
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed expectations: Quarterly revenue rose 4.8% year over year to $879.1 million, but fell short of the $909.1 million analyst forecast. For investors, the top-line miss and lack of an upward guidance revision may have overshadowed the EPS beat.

Institutional Trading of Atmos Energy

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. DV Equities LLC purchased a new stake in Atmos Energy during the fourth quarter valued at about $37,000. Johnson Financial Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of Atmos Energy by 625.8% in the third quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 225 shares of the utilities provider’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 194 shares in the last quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA raised its position in shares of Atmos Energy by 58.8% in the fourth quarter. Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych PZU SA now owns 270 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new stake in shares of Atmos Energy in the second quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in shares of Atmos Energy by 203.3% during the 3rd quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 276 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $47,000 after buying an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. 90.17% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Atmos Energy Company Profile

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) is a U.S.-based natural-gas utility that primarily focuses on the regulated distribution of natural gas. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates through local distribution systems to deliver natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial and electric generation customers. Atmos’s core activities include pipeline operations, gas distribution, system maintenance and reliability programs designed to ensure safe and continuous service to its customers.

The company’s services encompass gas delivery, system integrity and maintenance, storage and transmission connections, and customer-facing programs such as billing, conservation initiatives and energy-efficiency offerings.