Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Posts Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) issued its earnings results on Wednesday. The utilities provider reported $1.17 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.14 by $0.03, Zacks reports. Atmos Energy had a net margin of 28.50% and a return on equity of 9.67%.

Atmos Energy Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE ATO traded up $2.08 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $175.85. 1,440,741 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,214,011. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $164.43 and a 200-day simple moving average of $174.16. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The stock has a market capitalization of $29.72 billion, a PE ratio of 20.93, a P/E/G ratio of 2.78 and a beta of 0.56. Atmos Energy has a 52-week low of $154.72 and a 52-week high of $192.51.

Insider Activity at Atmos Energy

In related news, Director William Ware acquired 300 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 11th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $167.59 per share, with a total value of $50,277.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 488 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $81,783.92. This trade represents a 159.57% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

ATO has been the subject of several analyst reports. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and set a $185.00 price target on shares of Atmos Energy in a research report on Tuesday, October 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut Atmos Energy from an “overweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their price objective for the company from $198.00 to $180.00 in a research report on Friday, September 11th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Atmos Energy from $179.00 to $182.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 21st. Wall Street Zen lowered Atmos Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company assumed coverage on Atmos Energy in a research note on Monday, July 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $200.00 price target for the company. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $183.27.

Atmos Energy News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Atmos reported fourth-quarter EPS of $1.17, topping the $1.14 consensus estimate. For fiscal 2026, diluted EPS was $8.49 and net income totaled $1.4 billion. The company also initiated fiscal 2027 guidance, though the provided report does not specify its figures. Fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The company invested $4.2 billion in capital expenditures during fiscal 2026, with more than 85% directed to safety and reliability—spending intended to strengthen its gas-distribution system over time. Fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Chairman Kim R. Cocklin plans to retire from the board at the 2027 annual meeting. J. Kevin Akers is slated to become chairman then; Cocklin will remain in the role until that meeting, making this a future, planned transition. Board leadership transition announcement

Atmos Energy Company Profile

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) is a regulated natural gas utility that distributes natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers. The company also operates natural gas pipeline and storage assets, supporting the transportation and management of gas within its service areas.

Atmos Energy serves more than 3 million distribution customers across eight states, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, Kansas and Colorado. Its distribution operations include a large network of natural gas pipelines and related infrastructure, while its pipeline and storage business provides transportation and storage services primarily in Texas and Mississippi.

The company traces its history to 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.