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Atmos Energy Corporation

ATO Large Cap

Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas

Updated: Jun 14, 2026, 22:19 UTC

$169.96
+1.03% today
52W: $149.98 – $192.51
52W Low: $149.98 Position: 47% 52W High: $192.51

Price Chart

Key Metrics

P/E Ratio
20.93x
Price-to-Earnings
Forward P/E
18.95x
Forward Price/Earnings
P/S Ratio
5.81x
Price-to-Sales
EV/EBITDA
14.91x
Enterprise Value/EBITDA
Div. Yield
2.35%
Annual dividend yield
Market Cap
$28.4B
Market Capitalization
Revenue Growth
0.6%
YoY Revenue Growth
Profit Margin
27.58%
Net profit margin
ROE
9.6%
Return on Equity
Beta
0.6
Market sensitivity
Short Interest
2.32%
% of float sold short
Avg. Volume
1,273,187
Average daily volume

Valuation Analysis

Signal
Fair
vs. S&P 500 avg P/E (24.7x)
Analyst Consensus
Hold
11 analysts
Avg. Price Target
$186.18
+9.54% upside
Target Range
$170.00 – $206.00

About the Company

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 3.4 million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers; and owned 76,000 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 cus

Sector: Utilities Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas Country: United States Employees: 5,487 Exchange: NYQ

Atmos Energy Corporation Stock at a Glance

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is currently trading at $169.96 with a market capitalization of $28.4B. The trailing P/E ratio stands at 20.93x, with a forward P/E of 18.95x. The 52-week range spans from $149.98 to $192.51; the current price is 11.7% below the yearly high. Year-over-year revenue growth stands at +0.6%. The net profit margin stands at 27.58%.

💰 Dividend

Atmos Energy Corporation pays an annual dividend of $4.00 per share, representing a yield of 2.35%. The payout ratio stands at 46.06%.

📊 Analyst Rating

11 analysts rate Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) on consensus: Hold. The average price target is $186.18, implying +9.54% from the current price. Analyst price targets range from $170.00 to $206.00.

Atmos Energy Corporation: The Investment Case in Detail

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) operates in the Utilities — specifically Utilities - Regulated Gas — and is headquartered in United States. Below is a structured read of the investment case built directly from the latest fundamentals, valuation multiples, analyst positioning and smart-money flows. Each section translates raw numbers into the investment logic they imply, so you can decide whether the risk/reward fits your portfolio.

The Bull Case

With a gross margin near 60.99%, the company sits in the top tier of its industry — these are the kinds of structural margins that protect earnings during downturns.

The Bear Case

Revenue growth has slowed to just 0.6%, which is below nominal GDP — the business is no longer outgrowing the broader economy.

Investment Thesis: Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths
  • Profitable with 27.58% net margin
  • High gross margin of 60.99% — indicates pricing power
  • Solid dividend yield of 2.35%
Weaknesses
  • Negative free cash flow

Technical Snapshot

50-Day MA
$180.59
-5.89% vs. price
200-Day MA
$175.17
-2.97% vs. price
Below 52W High
−11.7%
$192.51
Above 52W Low
+13.3%
$149.98

The price is in a transition zone relative to the moving averages — no clear signal.

Risk Profile

Market Risk (Beta)
0.6 · Defensive
Moves less than the overall market
Short Interest
2.32% · Low
% of float sold short
Debt-to-Equity
64.59 · Moderate
Total debt / equity

The data points to relatively defensive market behavior.

Trading Data

50-Day MA: $180.59
200-Day MA: $175.17
Volume: 1,239,893
Avg. Volume: 1,273,187
Short Ratio: 2.21
P/B Ratio: 1.9x
Debt/Equity: 64.59x
Free Cash Flow: $-2,210,371,840

💵 Dividend Info

Dividend Yield
2.35%
Annual Rate
$4.00
Payout Ratio
46.06%

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