Atmos Energy
ATO
Market cap $24.1B

152.99 USD

-1.50

0.97%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

After hours

152.99

+0.00

0.00%

1 day

-0.97%

5 days

0.99%

1 month

-0.44%

3 months

4.05%

6 months

8.83%

Year to date

10.63%

1 year

31.69%

5 years

51.36%

10 years

197.41%

About: Atmos Energy is the largest publicly traded, fully regulated, pure-play natural gas utility in the United States, serving more than 3 million customers in Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia. About two thirds of its earnings come from Texas, where it distributes natural gas in northern Texas and owns an intrastate gas pipeline spanning several key shale gas formations and interconnected with five storage facilities.

Employees: 5,260

Utilities Gas Utilities

0

Funds holding %

of 7,296 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

93% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 116 | Existing positions closed: 60

50% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 4 [Q4 2024] → 6 (+2) [Q1 2025]

34% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 341 | Existing positions reduced: 254

11% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $21.7B [Q4 2024] → $24.1B (+$2.39B) [Q1 2025]

5% more funds holding

Funds holding: 801 [Q4 2024] → 840 (+39) [Q1 2025]

2.09% less ownership

Funds ownership: 100.49% [Q4 2024] → 98.4% (-2.09%) [Q1 2025]

24% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $21M | Put options by funds: $27.5M

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Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$159

4%

upside

Avg. target

$163

7%

upside

High target

$166

9%

upside

4 analyst ratings

2 positive

50%

2 neutral

50%

0 negative

0%

Morgan Stanley Stephen Byrd	4%upside $159	Overweight Maintained	22 May 2025
Citigroup Ryan Levine	7%upside $163	Neutral Maintained	16 May 2025
Mizuho Gabriel Moreen	7%upside $164	Neutral Downgraded	28 Apr 2025
JP Morgan Richard Sunderland	9%upside $166	Overweight Maintained	16 Apr 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 10 articles about ATO published over the past 30 days

Zacks Investment Research

Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos Energy (ATO) have what it takes?

Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

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UGI vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

Investors looking for stocks in the Utility - Gas Distribution sector might want to consider either UGI (UGI) or Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

UGI vs. ATO: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Why Is Atmos (ATO) Down 5.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

Atmos (ATO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is Atmos (ATO) Down 5.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

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Has Atmos Energy (ATO) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?

Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and CenterPoint Energy (CNP) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Has Atmos Energy (ATO) Outpaced Other Utilities Stocks This Year?

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Best Dividend Aristocrats For June 2025

Zacks Investment Research

Atmos Energy (ATO) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos Energy (ATO) have what it takes?

Atmos Energy (ATO) Could Be a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research

Reasons to Add Atmos Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

ATO is a good stock to invest in the utility gas-distribution industry, given its growth prospects, better debt management and ability to increase shareholders' value.

Reasons to Add Atmos Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

Zacks Investment Research

UGI or ATO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors with an interest in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks have likely encountered both UGI (UGI) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

UGI or ATO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Zacks Investment Research

Consumer Sentiment Hits New Low: 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Bank On

Low-beta utility stocks like ATO, DTE, EIX and MDU are safe bets during times of market volatility.

Consumer Sentiment Hits New Low: 4 Low-Beta Utility Stocks to Bank On

69 May Aristocrats: Buy 1 Of 38 "Safer" Dividend Dogs

Many S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats remain overvalued, but select high-yield 'Dogs' like Realty Income and Amcor offer attractive entry points for income investors. Analyst forecasts suggest the top ten Aristocrat Dogs could deliver 16% to 38% net gains by May 2026, with average risk below the market. Caution: Fourteen Aristocrats have negative free cash flow margins, making their dividends less secure despite high yields—focus on 'safer' picks like Hormel.

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