ATO stock forecast: what analysts expect
Wall Street analysts covering Atmos Energy Corporation currently rate the stock a Hold on average, with a mean 12-month price target of $188.92 — +11.4% versus the last price of $169.59. Targets reflect analyst opinion, not a guarantee.
ATO historical returns
Based on monthly dividend-adjusted prices. See the full breakdown on what if you had invested in ATO.
ATO annual returns by year
Congress trading in ATO
4 members of Congress have disclosed trading ATO — 6 purchases and 1 sale worth an estimated $80,500. Most recent disclosure: Aug 19, 2025.
Insider activity in ATO
ATO's own executives and directors have made 1 open-market purchase ($50,278) and 0 sales ($0) in the last 90 days, per SEC Form 4 filings. Most recent: Aug 11, 2026.
| Aug 11, 2026 | Ware William James | Director | Buy | $50,278 |
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. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately 3.4 million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers; and owned 76,000 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage facilities in Texas; provides ancillary services customary to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales; and owned 5,700 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
ATO Key Statistics
ATO in plain English
- P/E ratio (20.2) — how many dollars you pay for each $1 of ATO's yearly profit. That's a fairly normal range.
- ROE (9.79%) — how efficiently the company turns shareholders' money into profit. This is a middling level.
- Profit margin (28.50%) — of every $1 in sales, this is what's left as profit after all costs.
- Dividend yield (2.36%) — the cash payout you'd earn per year as a % of the share price, on top of any price gains.
ATO stock: frequently asked questions
What is Atmos Energy Corporation's stock price today?
Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) last traded at $169.59 on the NYSE. Over the past 52 weeks the stock has traded between $160.10 and $192.51.
Is ATO stock a buy or a sell?
Wall Street analysts' consensus rating on ATO is "Hold", with an average 12-month price target of $188.92 — about +11.4% versus the current price of $169.59. Analyst targets are opinions, not guarantees; always do your own research.
How much would $1,000 invested in ATO 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in Atmos Energy Corporation made 10 years ago would be worth about $2,899 today (dividends reinvested) — a total return of 190%, or 11.2% per year.
Does ATO pay a dividend?
Yes. Atmos Energy Corporation currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.36% per year at today's share price.
What is ATO's P/E ratio?
ATO trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.2, and 18.8 times expected forward earnings. The P/E ratio tells you how many dollars investors pay for each $1 of the company's annual profit.
Do members of Congress trade ATO stock?
Yes — 4 members of Congress have disclosed trades in ATO under the STOCK Act, totaling 6 purchases and 1 sales worth an estimated $80,500.
What is Atmos Energy Corporation's ticker symbol?
Atmos Energy Corporation trades under the ticker symbol ATO on the NYSE.
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