Atmos Energy Corporation

NYSE:ATO Stock Report

Market Cap: US$21.7b

Atmos Energy Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Atmos Energy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 13.5%, while the Gas Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 6.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 9.9% per year. Atmos Energy's return on equity is 8.6%, and it has net margins of 25%.

Key information

13.5%

Earnings growth rate

8.1%

EPS growth rate

Gas Utilities Industry Growth10.0%
Revenue growth rate9.9%
Return on equity8.6%
Net Margin25.0%
Next Earnings Update04 Feb 2025

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Atmos Energy: Credible Growth Plan Is Reflected In Valuation

Jan 02

These 4 Measures Indicate That Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Is Using Debt Extensively

Nov 27
These 4 Measures Indicate That Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Is Using Debt Extensively

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.87

Nov 11
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.87

Is Now The Time To Put Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) On Your Watchlist?

Nov 10
Is Now The Time To Put Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) On Your Watchlist?

Atmos Energy Corporation's (NYSE:ATO) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Oct 26
Atmos Energy Corporation's (NYSE:ATO) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price

Atmos Energy: The Buying Opportunity Has Now Passed

Oct 11

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO)

Oct 10
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO)

Returns On Capital At Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Have Hit The Brakes

Sep 25
Returns On Capital At Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Have Hit The Brakes

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Aug 25
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

Atmos Energy: Another Solid Quarter Is Largely Reflected In Valuation (Rating Downgrade)

Aug 09

Here's Why We Think Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Jul 24
Here's Why We Think Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Might Deserve Your Attention Today

Atmos Energy Corporation's (NYSE:ATO) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Jul 02
Atmos Energy Corporation's (NYSE:ATO) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

Atmos Energy: Buy This Dividend Aristocrat Now For Compounding Income

Jun 07

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO)

May 21
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO)

These 4 Measures Indicate That Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Is Using Debt Extensively

Apr 29
These 4 Measures Indicate That Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Is Using Debt Extensively

Atmos Energy: Slow And Steady Can Win The Race

Apr 02

Do Atmos Energy's (NYSE:ATO) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Mar 28
Do Atmos Energy's (NYSE:ATO) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Mar 13
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

What Atmos Energy Corporation's (NYSE:ATO) P/E Is Not Telling You

Feb 27
What Atmos Energy Corporation's (NYSE:ATO) P/E Is Not Telling You

Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Jan 28
Atmos Energy (NYSE:ATO) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

Atmos Energy: This Financially-Solid And Growing Utility Looks Like A Good Buy Today

Jan 26

Is Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Jan 14
Is Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) Expensive For A Reason? A Look At Its Intrinsic Value

Atmos Energy: Raises Its Dividend While Giving Positive Long-Term Guidance

Nov 09

Atmos Energy: Excellent Company, But Forward Total Returns May Disappoint Vs. Peers

Sep 22

Atmos Energy: A Buy For The Uncertain Economy

Jul 17

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Atmos Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.

Earnings and Revenue History

NYSE:ATO Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 244,1651,042110
30 Jun 244,0951,027-120
31 Mar 244,056999-110
31 Dec 233,950925-100
30 Sep 234,27588590
30 Jun 234,410838-80
31 Mar 234,564829-80
31 Dec 224,673797-80
30 Sep 224,20277480
30 Jun 224,047751-60
31 Mar 223,83772580
31 Dec 213,506697140
30 Sep 213,407665190
30 Jun 213,314682110
31 Mar 213,20169720
31 Dec 202,86064070
30 Sep 202,82160130
30 Jun 202,79059430
31 Mar 202,78355710
31 Dec 192,900532-50
30 Sep 192,902511-30
30 Jun 192,903491-40
31 Mar 192,979482-10
31 Dec 183,10444640
30 Sep 183,11660260
30 Jun 183,13660080
31 Mar 183,10059960
31 Dec 172,86958220
30 Sep 172,76038280
30 Jun 172,72838100
31 Mar 172,65837700
31 Dec 162,56035700
30 Sep 162,45534500
30 Jun 162,67833400
31 Mar 162,90832400
31 Dec 153,55831800
30 Sep 152,92730500
30 Jun 154,27431500
31 Mar 154,53130400
31 Dec 144,95630000
30 Sep 144,94128900
30 Jun 144,82627300
31 Mar 144,74126100

Quality Earnings: ATO has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: ATO's current net profit margins (25%) are higher than last year (20.7%).

Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis

Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: ATO's earnings have grown by 13.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: ATO's earnings growth over the past year (17.7%) exceeds its 5-year average (13.5% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: ATO earnings growth over the past year (17.7%) exceeded the Gas Utilities industry 4.1%.

Return on Equity

High ROE: ATO's Return on Equity (8.6%) is considered low.

Return on Assets

Return on Capital Employed

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/01/10 05:51
End of Day Share Price 2025/01/10 00:00
Earnings2024/09/30
Annual Earnings2024/09/30

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

Atmos Energy Corporation is covered by 25 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gary HovisArgus Research Company
Nicholas CampanellaBarclays
Richard GrossBarclays