Atmos Energy: Visible Growth Instills Confidence

I rate Atmos Energy a buy, supported by a $26 billion capital plan poised to nearly double its rate base by FY2030. ATO's rapid conversion of capital spending to earnings, with over 90% earning within six months, underpins a visible EPS growth trajectory. Texas pipeline operations offer additional regulated growth, with APT's expanding rate base and robust demand drivers supporting long-term returns.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 22, 2026

Looking for Stocks with Positive Earnings Momentum? Check Out These 2 Utilities Names

Why investors should use the Zacks Earnings ESP tool to help find stocks that are poised to top quarterly earnings estimates.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 17, 2026

Will Atmos (ATO) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?

Atmos (ATO) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 16, 2026

Here Are Monday's Best Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Atmos Energy, Best Buy, Biogen, Capital One, Costco, Disney, Papa John's International, Shopify, and More

Futures are trading lower as we get ready for the start of second-quarter earnings this week, after a solid winning week on Wall Street.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 13, 2026

Atmos Energy Corporation to Host Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on August 6, 2026

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern to review the company's Fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results. Atmos Energy will release these results on Wednesday, August 5, 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. The.

Business Wire • Jul 9, 2026

US power companies scramble to secure equipment as surging data center demand strains supplies

Skyrocketing demand from artificial intelligence data centers is exacerbating shortages of critical grid equipment like transformers across the U.S., driving up costs, stretching out wait times and spurring utilities ​and developers to lock in orders far in advance.

Reuters • Jul 9, 2026

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 • Jul 1, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats: June 2026

Dividend Aristocrats rebounded in June and are now outperforming SPY YTD with a 9.61% return versus SPY's 6.91%. CAT leads 2026 performance at +76.98%, with 46 Aristocrats now ahead of SPY and 39 posting double-digit total returns. Recent dividend increases averaged 4.09%, slightly below the 2025 average, with 2026's average dividend growth rate at 3.97%.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 27, 2026

Why Is Atmos (ATO) Down 7.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Atmos (ATO) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 5, 2026

4 Gas Utility Stocks Positioned to Benefit Amid Industry Headwinds

Rising competition from other clean energy sources and aging infrastructure can adversely impact the stock operating in the Gas Distribution industry. Yet, strong gas production and increasing demand from data centers will boost prospects of ATO, SWX, BIPC and OGS.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 2, 2026