Atmos Energy stock sets fiscal 2027 targets after $8.49 EPS
Published on 11/05/2026 at 01:09 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSAtmos Energy sets its next growth targets
- Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share of 8.49 US dollars and net income of 1.4 billion US dollars.
- Fiscal 2027 guidance calls for diluted earnings per share of 9.05 to 9.25 US dollars and capital spending of 4.5 billion US dollars.
- The company raised its indicated annual dividend by 9.0 percent and scheduled an analyst webcast for November 5.
Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2026 results and set its initial outlook for fiscal 2027 on Wednesday, November 4, according to the Atmos Energy investor release. The announcement covered the fiscal year ended September 30, 2026, and included a new earnings and investment plan for the coming year.
The real-time quote of Atmos Energy stock was 157.15 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 11:00 p.m. CET on Wednesday, November 4.
Fiscal 2026 closes with higher targets
Atmos Energy reported diluted earnings per share of 8.49 US dollars and net income of 1.4 billion US dollars for fiscal 2026. Capital expenditures totaled 4.2 billion US dollars, with more than 85 percent directed toward safety and reliability. The company also cited 3.8 billion US dollars of available liquidity and 395.4 million US dollars in annualized regulatory outcomes.
Fiscal 2027 outlook raises the bar
Management expects fiscal 2027 diluted earnings per share of 9.05 to 9.25 US dollars. Planned capital spending is 4.5 billion US dollars, pointing to continued investment in the gas network and related infrastructure. The company declared a quarterly dividend of 1.09 US dollars per common share, taking the indicated annual dividend to 4.36 US dollars, 9.0 percent above fiscal 2026.
Analysts await the management call
Atmos Energy will discuss the fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results with analysts on Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call is scheduled to be webcast on the company website, with a replay expected later the same day.
Natural gas distribution anchors operations
Atmos Energy is a natural gas-only distributor headquartered in Dallas, Texas. It delivers natural gas to approximately 3.4 million distribution customers in more than 1,400 communities across eight states, primarily in the southern United States. The company also operates pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas.
Atmos Energy at a glance
- Company: Atmos Energy Corporation
- ISIN: US0495601058
- Ticker: ATO
- Exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Latest quote: 157.15 euros on Lang & Schwarz, November 4, 2026, 11:00 p.m. CET
- Sector: Utilities
- Industry: Regulated Gas
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