Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53
About Atmos Energy Corporation
Atmos Energy Corporation is a leading fully regulated natural gas utility operating in the United States. It engages in the regulated distribution of natural gas and related pipeline and storage operations through two primary segments: Distribution and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment delivers natural gas to over 3.4 million residential, commercial, public authority, industrial, and electric generation customers across eight states, including Texas, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia, supported by approximately 76,000 miles of underground distribution lines. The Pipeline and Storage segment manages intrastate pipelines and storage facilities, particularly in key shale gas regions. Atmos Energy Corporation emphasizes system modernization, safety, reliability, and infrastructure maintenance to ensure continuous service. Its operations include gas delivery, integrity programs, transmission connections, and customer programs focused on billing, conservation, and energy efficiency. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Atmos Energy Corporation plays a vital role in providing safe, clean, and efficient natural gas distribution as the largest pure-play natural gas utility in the nation.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.99%
Annual Dividend
$3.74
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
47.07%
FCF Payout Ratio
-36.63%
Stock Price
$181.57
52-Week Range
$141.59 – $190.13
Dividend Health Score
ATO's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 47.1% earnings payout ratio & 27.4% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -36.6% fcf payout ratio. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, ATO has a proven commitment to shareholders. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.
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ATO annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ATO earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
February 23, 2026
Next Payment Date
March 9, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
9.10%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
8.97%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
8.55%
3-Year Total Growth
29.86%
5-Year Total Growth
53.62%
10-Year Total Growth
127.04%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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