ATOUtilities · Utilities - Regulated GasThe 14 Wall Street analysts covering Atmos Energy Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $182 — +4.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 34 of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Atmos Energy Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (87): The share price has been relatively steady.
Value (21): The shares cost a lot relative to the profits and assets behind them.
Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on ATO, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +4.0% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $179 → $182 |
| 15 Oct 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $179 → $174 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Buy | $185 |
| 6 Oct 2026 | Argus Research | Reiterates | Buy | — |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | $173 → $167 |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $190 → $179 |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 11 Sept 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | $198 → $180 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $196 → $190 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $188 → $179 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | $187 → $188 |
| 17 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 14 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 14 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $184 → $183 |
| 14 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 14 July 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $196 → $198 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 5 Nov 2026, Atmos Energy Corp. returned +3.7% against +9.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 20% of US stocks
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 23% of US stocks
Higher than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 67% of US stocks
Higher than 86% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 70% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Atmos Energy Corp. has a market value of $29.6B and an enterprise value of $39.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $4.9B. The latest quarter grew 4.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.4B, a 28.5% net margin.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$2.0B, after $4.0B of capital spending.
Atmos Energy Corp. spent $632.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 20.9×; forward P/E: 17.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.29%, paying out 46% of earnings.
Atmos Energy Corp. employs 5,487 people — $897K of revenue per employee.
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Atmos Energy's fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings exceeded estimates, supported by higher rates and operating gains. The company also cited infrastructure spending as support for its growth plans.
Why it matters — ATO watchers may note the earnings beat and the role of rates, operating performance, and infrastructure spending.
Atmos Energy held its Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter earnings conference call on November 5, 2026, with company executives and analysts participating. The excerpt provides no details on financial results or management commentary.
Why it matters — The call is an opportunity for ATO watchers to hear company updates, but this excerpt contains only the event introduction and participant list.
Atmos Energy announced that Chairman Kim R. Cocklin will retire from the Board and his chairman role effective at the 2027 annual meeting of shareholders. He intends to continue as chairman through that meeting.
Why it matters — ATO watchers may note the planned leadership transition at the Board level and its timing.
Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2026 results, including diluted earnings per share of $8.49 and net income of $1.4 billion. Capital expenditures were $4.2 billion, with more than 85% focused on safety and reliability, and the company initiated fiscal 2027 guidance.
Why it matters — ATO watchers may note the reported earnings, infrastructure spending priorities, and new fiscal 2027 guidance.
Atmos Energy’s board declared an increased quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share. The Fiscal 2027 indicated annual dividend is $4.36, with payment scheduled for December 7, 2026, to shareholders of record November 23, 2026.
Why it matters — ATO watchers may note the higher indicated annual dividend and the announced payment and record dates.
The 14 Wall Street analysts covering Atmos Energy Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $182, with estimates ranging from $167 to $200. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 14 analysts covering Atmos Energy Corp., 2 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Atmos Energy Corp. 34 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 5 Nov 2026, Atmos Energy Corp. ranks 34 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (87 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 14 analysts implies +4.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Atmos Energy Corp. 34 out of 100 as at 5 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Atmos Energy Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for ATO are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $167 to $200 over the next 12 months.
Atmos Energy Corp. returned +3.7% over the 12 months to 5 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Atmos Energy Corporation is a regulated natural gas utility that delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and public authority customers across multiple U.S. states.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 5 Nov 2026): "Atmos Energy Q4 Earnings Beat on Rate Gains and Operating Strength". Atmos Energy's fourth-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings exceeded estimates, supported by higher rates and operating gains. The company also cited infrastructure spending as support for its growth plans.
Atmos Energy Corporation is a regulated natural gas utility that delivers natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and public authority customers across multiple U.S. states. The company operates through two core businesses: natural gas distribution and pipeline and storage, supporting the movement, balancing, and reliable delivery of gas through its network infrastructure. Atmos Energy serves millions of customers in communities across the South and central United States, with a service model centered on regulated utility operations and essential energy services. Based in Dallas, Texas, Atmos Energy plays a significant role in the U.S. natural gas market by maintaining distribution systems, transmission assets, and storage facilities that support everyday energy use and broader regional energy reliability.
CEO Mr. John Kevin Akers · 5,487 employees · United States · https://www.atmosenergy.com
