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Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$139.69 +1.72 (+1.25%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:15 PM ET)
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Atmos Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 10 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
7

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Atmos Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 7 have given a buy rating for ATO.

Consensus Price Target

$148.75
6.49% Upside
According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Atmos Energy, the average price target is $148.75. The highest price target for ATO is $165.00, while the lowest price target for ATO is $124.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.49% from the current price of $139.69.
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ATO Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/23/23 to 12/22/24		1 Month Ago
11/23/23 to 11/22/24		3 Months Ago
9/24/23 to 9/23/24		1 Year Ago
12/23/22 to 12/23/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$148.75$144.31$134.71$122.43
Forecasted Upside6.49% Upside-3.82% Downside-1.91% Downside6.54% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

ATO Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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ATO Price Targets by Month

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Atmos Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAtmos EnergyUtilities CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.70
2.53
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside6.49% Upside28.89% Upside14.53% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/20/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars		 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$150.00+8.72%
12/13/2024Bank of America
3 of 5 stars		 Initiated CoverageBuy$156.00+11.27%
11/27/2024Mizuho
3 of 5 stars		 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$148.00 ➝ $165.00+8.30%
11/22/2024Morgan Stanley
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $143.00-5.24%
10/16/2024Wells Fargo & Company
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$145.00 ➝ $156.00+8.86%
10/7/2024Barclays
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$129.00 ➝ $144.00+4.70%
10/2/2024LADENBURG THALM/SH SH
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		P. Fremont
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$144.00 ➝ $150.50+8.89%
10/2/2024Jefferies Financial Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageHold$155.00+11.53%
8/15/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$134.00 ➝ $144.00+11.92%
4/12/2024UBS Group
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Initiated CoverageNeutral$124.00+8.41%
2/14/2023Citigroup
Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		 Boost TargetNeutral$107.00 ➝ $125.00+7.01%

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Should I Buy Atmos Energy Stock? ATO Pros and Cons Explained

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Atmos Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Atmos Energy Co.:

  • Atmos Energy Co. recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.81 to $0.87 per share, reflecting a commitment to returning value to shareholders. This annualized dividend of $3.48 represents a yield of approximately 2.47%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.
  • The stock is currently trading at $140.03, which is within a reasonable range compared to its 52-week high of $152.65, suggesting potential for price appreciation as the market stabilizes.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Atmos Energy Co., with an average price target of $147.69, indicating optimism about the stock's future performance.
  • Recent insider buying activity, with a director purchasing 2,500 shares at an average price of $144.89, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects, as insiders often have a better understanding of the company's operations.
  • The company operates in the regulated natural gas distribution sector, which tends to be stable and less volatile compared to other sectors, providing a level of security for investors.

Atmos Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Atmos Energy Co. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced a decline of 0.8% recently, which may indicate short-term volatility and uncertainty in the market.
  • Atmos Energy Co. has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 20.38, which could suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, making it a riskier investment.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.65, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is somewhat leveraged. This could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.
  • Despite the positive outlook from some analysts, there are mixed ratings, with four analysts giving a hold rating, which may suggest caution among market experts.
  • The current market conditions and economic uncertainties could impact the performance of utility stocks like Atmos Energy Co., making it essential for investors to consider broader market trends.

ATO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Atmos Energy is $148.75, with a high forecast of $165.00 and a low forecast of $124.00.

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" ATO shares.

According to analysts, Atmos Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 6.49% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Atmos Energy's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Atmos Energy has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Bank of America, Barclays, Jefferies Financial Group, LADENBURG THALM/SH SH, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Atmos Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Atmos Energy is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how ATO compares to other companies.

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This page (NYSE:ATO) was last updated on 12/22/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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