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 • May 13, 2026

Inflation Hits Highest Level in 3 Years: 4 Defensive Stocks to Buy

Inflation reaches a 3-year high as tariffs and energy prices surge, making ATO, CMS, AWR and TSN defensive picks.

Zacks Investment Research • May 13, 2026

Is Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Outpacing Its Utilities Peers This Year?

Here is how Atmos Energy (ATO) and American States Water (AWR) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • May 11, 2026

Atmos Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Atmos Energy NYSE: ATO raised its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance after reporting higher first-half profit, citing rate increases, customer growth, benefits from Texas regulatory changes and stronger revenue from its Atmos Pipeline-Texas through-system business.

MarketBeat • May 9, 2026

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

Atmos Energy Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates, Revenues Increase Y/Y

ATO beats Q2 earnings estimates as operating income jumps 22% and net income rises nearly 20% year over year.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

Atmos Energy raises annual profit forecast on strong natural gas demand

Atmos Energy raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday after reporting a rise in second-quarter earnings, as it ​expects robust demand for its natural gas ‌distribution and pipeline facilities.

Reuters • May 6, 2026

Atmos Energy Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) said today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the company's common stock of $1.00 per share. The indicated annual dividend is $4.00. The dividend will be paid on June 8, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 26, 2026. This is the company's 170th consecutive quarterly dividend. Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver relia.

Business Wire • May 6, 2026

Atmos Energy Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2026 Second Quarter; Raises Fiscal 2026 Guidance

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) today reported consolidated results for its second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. This news release should be read in conjunction with our earnings slides which are concurrently being posted at www.atmosenergy.com. Fiscal Year Highlights Earnings per diluted share of $5.92 on net income of $984.9 million. Capital expenditures were $2.0 billion; over 85% focused on safety and reliability. Strong financial profile with 60.9% equi.

Business Wire • May 6, 2026

Atmos Energy (ATO) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates

Atmos Energy (ATO) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.47 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.03 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 6, 2026