(ATO) Atmos Energy - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US0495601058

ATO EPS (Earnings per Share)

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ATO Revenue

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ATO: Natural Gas, Pipeline Services

Atmos Energy Corporation is a leading player in the US natural gas distribution and transmission industry, operating across eight states with a strong presence in the southern and western regions. The companys Distribution segment serves approximately 3.3 million customers, leveraging an extensive network of 73,689 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. This infrastructure enables Atmos Energy to provide reliable and efficient natural gas services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

The Pipeline and Storage segment is another critical component of Atmos Energys business, with 5,645 miles of gas transmission lines and five underground storage facilities in Texas. This segment not only transports natural gas for third parties but also provides ancillary services such as parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales, generating additional revenue streams for the company. With a history dating back to 1906, Atmos Energy has established itself as a trusted and experienced player in the industry.

From a technical analysis perspective, Atmos Energys stock (ATO) is currently trading at $154.61, with support levels at $154.2, $150.4, and $145.9. Given the current price action, we can expect the stock to consolidate around the $154 level before potentially breaking out towards the $161.76 52-week high. The SMA20 and SMA50 are closely aligned, indicating a stable short-term trend. With the SMA200 at $143.37, the long-term trend remains bullish.

Combining the technical analysis with fundamental data, we can forecast that Atmos Energys stock will continue to perform well in the coming quarters. The companys market capitalization stands at $25.39B, with a P/E ratio of 22.31 and a forward P/E of 21.98, indicating a relatively stable valuation. The Return on Equity (RoE) of 9.05% suggests that Atmos Energy is generating solid returns for its shareholders. As the demand for natural gas continues to grow, driven by the increasing need for clean energy sources, Atmos Energy is well-positioned to benefit from this trend, potentially driving the stock price higher.

Based on the analysis, we can expect Atmos Energys stock to reach $165 in the next 6-12 months, driven by a combination of its strong fundamental performance and favorable technical trends. This forecast is contingent on the companys continued ability to deliver stable earnings and the overall market conditions remaining supportive of the energy sector.

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ATO Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 24,205m
Sector Utilities
Industry Utilities - Regulated Gas
GiC Sub-Industry Gas Utilities
IPO / Inception 1987-01-01

ATO Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 79.1
Fundamental 17.0
Dividend Rating 65.6
Rel. Strength 8.79
Analysts 3.6 of 5
Fair Price Momentum 165.64 USD
Fair Price DCF -

ATO Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 2.33%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.94%
Annual Growth 5y 6.93%
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Payout Ratio 47.6%

ATO Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -8.6%
Growth Correlation 12m 93.2%
Growth Correlation 5y 92.6%
CAGR 5y 11.96%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.63
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.58
Alpha 26.64
Beta 0.317
Volatility 19.70%
Current Volume 1551.6k
Average Volume 20d 805.9k
What is the price of ATO shares?
As of June 30, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 152.49 with a total of 1,551,588 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.48%, over one month by -1.20%, over three months by -0.80% and over the past year by +34.59%.
Is Atmos Energy a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, Atmos Energy is currently (June 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 17.01 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of ATO is around 165.64 USD . This means that ATO is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 8.62%.
Is ATO a buy, sell or hold?
Atmos Energy has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.60. Therefor, it is recommend to hold ATO.
  • Strong Buy: 4
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 8
  • Sell: 1
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecasts for ATO share price target?
According to our own proprietary Forecast Model, ATO Atmos Energy will be worth about 179.4 in June 2026. The stock is currently trading at 152.49. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +17.67%.
Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 160.7 5.4%
Analysts Target Price 161 5.6%
ValueRay Target Price 179.4 17.7%