ATO Stock Atmos Energy Corporation
US · NYSELast in our picks 2026-10-26 — not in the current list; analysis below is from that screen
Gas distribution rate-base growth provides dependable earnings and defensive upside.
Future value: $182.45 (+5.95%) · 6-12 months · analyst consensus
Signal breakdown
- ▸Approved infrastructure spending and rate recovery support steady momentum.
- ▸Above 50-day MA (+4.95%)
Is ATO a buy right now?
Trend: ATO is trading above the 50-day average (+4.66%), RSI 76 — overbought territory, with a 3-month return of -4.25%.
Valuation & quality: Atmos Energy Corporation trades on a trailing P/E of 20.5, forward P/E 19.0, PEG 2.06, price-to-book 1.90; fundamentals show net margin 28.5%, return on equity 9.8%, revenue growth 4.8% year on year.
Analyst consensus: 11 analysts have a mean 12-month price target of $182.45 (+6.2% vs the last close; range $167.00 – $200.00), consensus rating “hold”.
Income: trailing dividend yield 2.32%.
Our screen: BUY (score 2) — Gas distribution rate-base growth provides dependable earnings and defensive upside.
Computed from end-of-day data; not personal advice.
Our track record with ATO
Our simulated $10,000 funds have traded ATO 1 time — 1 of 1 closed trade profitable.
| Fund | Bought | Sold | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| US Low-risk | 2026-10-05 @ $157.17 | 2026-10-08 @ $159.21 · AI review sell | +1.30% |
Paper trades from our simulated funds at real end-of-day prices; past results don't predict future returns.
12-month price chart
Monthly returns
| Mar 26 | Apr 26 | May 26 | Jun 26 | Jul 26 | Aug 26 | Sep 26 | Oct 26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.10% | +2.80% | -11.00% | +1.90% | +0.30% | -3.80% | -5.80% | +9.80% |
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About Atmos Energy Corporation
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates through two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas · United States · 5,487 employees · Website
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