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Atmos Energy (ATO)

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$159.30 USD

159.30
374,565

+3.49 (2.24%)

Updated Aug 4, 2025 02:02 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth B Momentum C VGM

Industry Rank:

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The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 22% (55 out of 246)

Industry: Utility - Gas Distribution

Zacks News

Founded in 1906, Atmos Energy Corporation, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in regulated natural gas distribution and storage business. The company serves in excess of three million natural gas distribution customers in more than 1,400 communities in eight states from the Blue Ridge Mountains in the East to the Rocky Mountains in the West. The company operates more than 75,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines.

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Spire to Gain From Investments and Expanding Customer Base

SR is expected to benefit from its systematic investment plan to strengthen infrastructure and higher demand from its expanding customer base.

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What Makes Atmos Energy (ATO) a Strong Momentum Stock: Buy Now?

Does Atmos Energy (ATO) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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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? Let's find out.

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MDU Resources Reveals $3.1B Capital Plan to Boost Infrastructure

MDU raises its investment plan to $3.1 billion for 2025-2029. With this, MDU aims to support its growing customer base and modernize infrastructure.

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Sempra Energy Rides on Investments Amid Restoration Expense Risk

SRE is expected to benefit from its systematic investment plan and higher demand. However, restoration expenses may hurt the company.

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Ameren (AEE) This Year?

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

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5 Defensive Stocks to Counter Volatility as Post-Election Rally Halts

Low-beta defensive stocks like AGR, ATO, DTE, CLX and INGR are a safe bet during times of market volatility.

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Southwest Gas Rides on Investment, Expanding Customer Base

SWX continues to benefit from its long-term investment plans, customer growth and decoupling rate structure.

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Reasons to Add Atmos Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

ATO makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, better debt management, liquidity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Reasons to Add New Jersey Resources Stock to Your Portfolio Now

NJR makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, strong ROE and capability to increase shareholders' value.

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Here's Why You Should Add ONE Gas Stock to Your Portfolio Now

OGS makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, capability to increase shareholders' value and debt management.

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Atmos Energy to Release Q4 Earnings: Here's What You Need to Know

ATO's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 earnings are expected to have continued to benefit from strategic investments and customer growth.

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ONE Gas Q3 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Rise Y/Y

OGS' third-quarter earnings lag estimates while revenues grow 1.4% year over year. The company increases and narrows its 2024 outlook.

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Curious about Atmos (ATO) Q4 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Atmos (ATO), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended September 2024.

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Southern Company Q3 Earnings Beat on Higher Electricity Sales

SO has guided earnings per share of $4.05 for 2024.

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Atmos Energy (ATO) This Year?

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

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Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights Atmos Energy, UGI, MDU Resources and New Jersey Resources

Atmos Energy, UGI, MDU Resources and New Jersey Resources are part of the Zacks Industry Outlook article.

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4 Gas Distribution Stocks to Watch From a Muted Industry

Despite near-term weak prospects of the Gas distribution industry, stocks like ATO, UGI, MDU, and NJR, with their systematic investments to strengthen operations and rising earnings estimates, warrant a look.

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Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?

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

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Evergy, Xcel Energy, WEC Energy, American Water Work and Atmos Energy

Evergy, Xcel Energy, WEC Energy, American Water Work and Atmos Energy are included in this Analyst Blog.

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Buy These 5 Utility Stocks to Combat October Volatility

These five low-beta, dividend-paying utility stocks have strong potential for the rest of 2024. These are: EVRG, XEL, WEC, AWK, ATO.

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Here's How Much a $1000 Investment in Atmos Energy Made 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Why investing for the long run, especially if you buy certain popular stocks, could reap huge rewards.

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Reasons to Add Atmos Energy Stock to Your Portfolio Right Now

ATO makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, better debt management, liquidity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

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Are Utilities Stocks Lagging Atmos Energy (ATO) This Year?

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

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SRE's Unit SoCalGas Announces an Initiative to Reduce GHG Emissions

SRE's unit, SoCalGas, is set to launch a $1.5 million initiative to provide 50 fuel cards to fleet operators purchasing class 8 heavy-duty natural gas trucks.