Atmos Energy (ATO.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 10% Upside + 2.2% Dividend

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Price history for Atmos Energy (ATO.US) – stock price at 172.44 $, August 2026
Atmos Energy stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Atmos Energy Price Target 2026: Analysts See 10% Upside

The average price target for Atmos Energy is $188.92. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 9,56% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Atmos Energy overvalued or undervalued?

Atmos Energy is currently fairly valued with a gap of 9.6% relative to the price target.


The current price is $172.44, which places Atmos Energy in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $170.03, and overvalued when the price exceeds $207.81.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Atmos Energy, the fair value range lies between $170.03 and $207.81.


See the full price target analysis for Atmos Energy →

Analyst Ratings for Atmos Energy stock in 2026: Buy

15 analysts cover Atmos Energy. Analysts are mostly neutral — 53.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $188.92, which gives an upside of 9.6% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.60/5)
Strong Buy
4 (26.7%)
Buy
2 (13.3%)
Hold
8 (53.3%)
Sell
1 (6.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.60 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Atmos Energy – Utilities - Regulated Gas

Atmos Energy Corporation driver to store forretninger: distribution af naturgas og rørledninger med lagring. Hovedparten af deres indtægter kommer fra at levere reguleret naturgas til omkring 3,3 millioner kunder, lige fra private hjem til industrien, fordelt over otte stater i USA. De ejer over 73.000 miles af underjordiske rør. Derudover driver Atmos Energy deres Pipeline and Storage segment, hvor de transporterer gas for andre selskaber og styrer fem store underjordiske lagre i Texas. De tjener også penge på serviceydelser som udlån af gas og salg fra lagrene. Atmos Energy ejer desuden 5.652 miles af transmissionsledninger. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Atmos Energy

$ 28,8B Market cap
$ 4,9B Revenue
Utilities - Regulated Gas Industry
21.29 P/E
5.90 P/S
1.93 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Atmos Energy?

Dividend stock

Atmos Energy is classified as a dividend stock with a dividend of 2.2% and a payout ratio of 55%, which points to a sustainable dividend level.

Score Overview for Atmos Energy

💰 Value Score 60/100 (High)
⭐ Quality Score 81/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 60/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 67/100

📈 Valuation

Atmos Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 21.3, which is close to the market average. The forward P/E is 19.3 (9% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 5.9 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 1.9. The PEG ratio is 2.08 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Atmos Energy has a profit margin of 27.6% (excellent) and an operating margin of 39.3%. Return on equity (ROE) is 9.6%. Return on assets (ROA) is 3.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 14.5% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 6.88 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 107.2% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 2.38%.

Atmos Energy Dividend 2026: 2.2% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Atmos Energy in 2026

Dividend yield
2.16%
Dividend per share
1.00 USD
Payout ratio
55.4%
Healthy
Dividend growth (5 years)
+15.6%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
3.02 USD

When does Atmos Energy pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
May 26, 2026
Next dividend payment
June 8, 2026
Latest payment date
June 8, 2026

How much does Atmos Energy pay in dividends?

Atmos Energy pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 1.00 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 2.16%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 15.6%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 55.4%, which is considered healthy and sustainable. The company balances rewarding shareholders with reinvesting in growth.

Historical Dividend Payments for Atmos Energy

We have registered dividend payments for Atmos Energy since 2020-02-21. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 28 times, most recently on 2026-05-26. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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2026-05-262026-06-081.00USDUnknown period
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Insider Trading in Atmos Energy 2026: The Signal Is clearly positive

In 2026, insiders at Atmos Energy have made 20 transactions – split into 7 purchases and 13 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 2,398,058 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include GARZA RAFAEL G, COMPTON KELLY H, COCKLIN KIM R and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is clearly positive.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Clearly positive

Insiders have exclusively bought shares over the last 3 months. This is a strong signal of confidence in the company in the short term.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 0 sales. A net 11,240 $ into the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mixed

There are both insider purchases and sales, with no clear direction. This is normal for large companies, where management adjusts positions on an ongoing basis.

Across the last 20 transactions: 7 purchases and 13 sales. A net 2,398,058 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: GARZA RAFAEL G bought 65 shares at 173 $ each on 2026-07-01. The stock has since fallen 0.4%.

Latest sale: ROBBINS J MATT sold 2,815 shares at 190 $ each on 2026-05-02.

Who is buying: GARZA RAFAEL G, COMPTON KELLY H, COCKLIN KIM R, Ale John C., Sampson Richard A.

Who is selling: ROBBINS J MATT, MCDILL JOHN S, HARTSFIELD KAREN E, Forsythe Christopher T, FAULK MICHELLE and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Atmos Energy (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Atmos Energy. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-01 GARZA RAFAEL G Buy 65 173 11,240
2026-05-02 ROBBINS J MATT Sell 2,815 190 534,118
2026-05-02 MCDILL JOHN S Sell 2,815 190 534,118
2026-05-02 HARTSFIELD KAREN E Sell 2,815 190 534,118
2026-05-02 Forsythe Christopher T Sell 3,970 190 753,268
2026-05-02 FAULK MICHELLE Sell 175 190 33,205
2026-05-02 AKERS JOHN K Sell 16,850 188 3,163,419
2026-04-01 GARZA RAFAEL G Buy 60 185 11,105
2026-03-07 COMPTON KELLY H Buy 1,082 185 199,878
2026-03-07 COCKLIN KIM R Buy 1,082 185 199,878

Who is buying and selling Atmos Energy shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Atmos Energy: GARZA RAFAEL G, COMPTON KELLY H, COCKLIN KIM R, Ale John C., Sampson Richard A. In total, 5,920,351 $ was bought across 7 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: ROBBINS J MATT, MCDILL JOHN S, HARTSFIELD KAREN E, Forsythe Christopher T, FAULK MICHELLE and others. In total, 8,318,409 $ was sold across 13 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Atmos Energy Short Selling 2026: 2.4% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 2.4% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.4%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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2.4%

When Does Atmos Energy Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Atmos Energy is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Atmos Energy 2026 – Signal: Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Atmos Energy (ATO.US) – RSI 42, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Atmos Energy technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Atmos Energy Corporation

Atmos Energy Corporation is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $172.20 is 2.4% below the 20-day average ($176.39). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 0.8% below the 50-day average ($173.52). Long term, the stock is 1.6% below the 200-day average ($175.03), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (173.52) is below the 200-day average (175.03), which is a classic bearish signal for Atmos Energy Corporation.

Is Atmos Energy Corporation overbought or oversold?

Atmos Energy Corporation has an RSI of 41.8. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for Atmos Energy Corporation

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.397), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (0.397) by 0.794, which confirms growing negative momentum in the downtrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (0.427), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (1.251) by 0.824, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: The daily and weekly MACD give conflicting signals. The long-term trend is bullish, but the short-term trend is bearish. Short-term momentum is still falling – a deeper pullback is possible.

Risk Profile for Atmos Energy Corporation

Atmos Energy Corporation has an annual standard deviation of 15.9%, which classifies the stock as low risk. Price swings are limited, and the stock suits conservative investors.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Atmos Energy Corporation

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.397). Weekly bullish (0.427).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 41.8 – neutral.

Technical signal: Sell

The trend is negative and MACD is below the zero line, which confirms the bearish momentum. Consider reducing the position or setting a stop-loss.

Frequently Asked Questions About Atmos Energy stock in 2026

Should you buy Atmos Energy stock now?
No, the technical signal for Atmos Energy is currently SELL. Atmos Energy trades at $172.44 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.397 with falling momentum (signal: 0.397); RSI is at 41.8 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $188.92 points to 9.6% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Atmos Energy stock?
The average analyst price target for Atmos Energy is $188.92. The current price is $172.44, which gives an upside of 9.6%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $170.03 and $207.81.
Is Atmos Energy a dividend stock?
Yes, Atmos Energy is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 2.16%. The latest dividend was $1.00 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 5/26/2026. The payout ratio is 55.4%, which is considered moderate. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 6/8/2026.
When does Atmos Energy pay a dividend in 2026?
Atmos Energy pays its next dividend on 6/8/2026. The latest dividend was $1.00 per share with an ex-dividend date of 5/26/2026. The dividend yield is 2.16%. The payout ratio of 55.4% points to moderate dividend coverage.
What is the risk of Atmos Energy stock?
Atmos Energy is rated as a stock with low risk. the annual standard deviation is 15.9%, which classifies the stock as low risk.
Is Atmos Energy overvalued?
Atmos Energy is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Atmos Energy has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 21.3 (moderately to highly valued), a P/S ratio of 5.9, a P/B ratio of 1.9. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Atmos Energy overbought?
No, Atmos Energy is not overbought. RSI is at 41.8 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 41.8 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 2.2% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish).
When is the next Atmos Energy earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Atmos Energy has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Atmos Energy shorted?
Yes, Atmos Energy is shorted with 2.4% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Atmos Energy stock?
Yes, insiders are net buyers of Atmos Energy – they are buying more shares than they are selling. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 0 sales. On a net basis, 11,240 $ worth of shares were bought. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 7 purchases and 13 sales, with a net 2,398,058 $ sold. Active buyers include GARZA RAFAEL G, COMPTON KELLY H, COCKLIN KIM R and others. Insider buying is generally seen as a positive signal, because management is putting its own money into the company.
Is Atmos Energy a good stock?
Based on our total score, Atmos Energy is rated as a good stock with a total score of 67 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 33% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 60/100, Quality: 81/100, Momentum: 60/100. In addition: a dividend of 2.16%; technical signal: Sell. Whether Atmos Energy is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Atmos Energy stock?
The outlook for Atmos Energy based on current data: the average analyst price target is $188.92 (+9.6%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the P/E ratio is 21.3 (moderate). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Atmos Energy stock falling?
Atmos Energy is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 2.2% below the 20-day average; MACD is negative with falling momentum (bearish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Atmos Energy go?
The average analyst price target for Atmos Energy is $188.92, which corresponds to a potential gain of 9.6% from the current price of $172.44. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Atmos Energy fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Atmos Energy. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Atmos Energy do?
Atmos Energy Corporation driver to store forretninger: distribution af naturgas og rørledninger med lagring. Hovedparten af deres indtægter kommer fra at levere reguleret naturgas til omkring 3,3 millioner kunder, lige fra private hjem til industrien, fordelt over otte stater ... The company belongs to the Forsyning sector, more specifically the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Atmos Energy as an investment.
Did Atmos Energy raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Atmos Energy. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Atmos Energy making money or losing money?
Yes, Atmos Energy is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 27.6% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 39.3%. At a P/E ratio of 21.3, you currently pay 21.3 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Atmos Energy go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Atmos Energy is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 6.88 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 107% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Atmos Energy have a lot of debt?
Atmos Energy has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 107%. For the forsyning sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Atmos Energy service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 10.2x, and the company has more cash than debt (net cash).