Utility Gas Inflation Is Soaring. This Stock Is a Clear Winner

On Jan. 13, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released December's Consumer Price Index data, showing that headline inflation rose at a year-over-year (YOY) pace of 2.7%.

MarketBeat • 3 hours ago

Why Atmos Energy (ATO) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 14, 2026

Atmos Energy Corporation to Host Fiscal 2026 First Quarter Earnings Conference Call on February 4, 2026

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) will host a conference call on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern to review the company's Fiscal 2026 first quarter financial results. Atmos Energy will release these results on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, following the market close. To listen to the conference call, please dial either the toll-free or international number provided below. You may also listen to the call on the Atmos Energy website at www.atmosenergy.com. T.

Business Wire • Jan 7, 2026

SR or ATO: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks are likely familiar with Spire (SR) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two companies is the best option for those looking for undervalued stocks?

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 7, 2026

Atmos Energy: A Premium Utility That Requires Patience

Atmos Energy is a premier regulated natural gas utility with 23 years of consecutive EPS growth and robust fundamentals. ATO's premium valuation—Forward P/E of 21x— limits the upside as there is no potential for multiple expansion anymore; a more attractive entry is at 18x–19x. Texas regulatory tailwinds, especially House Bill 4384, underpin a $26B CAPEX plan and 6–8% annual EPS growth guidance through 2030.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 31, 2025

Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 31, 2025

4 Low-Beta Defensive Stocks to Buy as Consumer Confidence Plummets

With consumer confidence sliding, low-beta defensive picks like ATO, AWR, SRE and INGR stand out as investors look to limit downside risk.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 30, 2025

Atmos Energy (ATO) Could Be a Great Choice

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 29, 2025

Atmos (ATO) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why

Atmos (ATO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 26, 2025

Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Outperforming Other Utilities Stocks This Year?

Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and Lumen (LUMN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Dec 22, 2025