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Atmos Energy (ATO) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$139.69 +1.72 (+1.25%)
(As of 12/20/2024 05:15 PM ET)

Atmos Energy Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.49%
Annual Dividend
$3.48
Recent
Dividend Payment
Dec. 9
Dividend Increase
Track Record
41 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
8.78%
Dividend Payout Ratio
50.66%

Atmos Energy (ATO) pays an annual dividend of $3.48 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.49%. The next quarterly payment of $0.87 per share was paid on Monday, December 9, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, November 25. ATO has grown its dividend for 41 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 2.84%. The company currently pays out 50.66% of its earnings and 31.74% of its cash flow as dividends.

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ATO Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Atmos Energy's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

ATO Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Atmos Energy's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Atmos Energy vs. The Competition

Compare Atmos Energy's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeAtmos EnergyUtilities CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$3.48$0.04$1.39
Dividend Yield2.49%4.12%3.63%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth8.78%1.19%15.78%
Track Record41 years28 years24 years

Atmos Energy Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings50.66%
Based on This Year's Estimate48.74%
Based on Next Year's Estimate45.25%
Based on Cashflow31.74%

Atmos Energy Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/6/2024quarterly$0.87+$0.0650
8.07%
2.51%11/25/202411/25/202412/9/2024
8/7/2024quarterly$0.8050 - 2.51%8/26/20248/26/20249/9/2024
5/8/2024quarterly$0.8050 - 2.67%5/24/20245/28/20246/10/2024
2/6/2024quarterly$0.8050 - 2.88%2/23/20242/26/20243/11/2024
11/8/2023quarterly$0.8050+$0.0650
8.78%
2.95%11/24/202311/27/202312/11/2023
8/2/2023quarterly$0.74 - 2.44%8/18/20238/21/20239/5/2023
5/3/2023quarterly$0.74 - 2.62%5/19/20235/22/20236/5/2023
2/7/2023quarterly$0.74 - 2.53%2/16/20232/10/20233/6/2023

This table shows Atmos Energy's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Atmos Energy Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Atmos Energy is 2.49%. Learn more on ATO's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for ATO shares is $3.48. Learn more on ATO's annual dividend history.

Atmos Energy pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Atmos Energy's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.87 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, December 9, 2024.

Atmos Energy's most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, November 25, 2024.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 8.78% per year.

Atmos Energy has increased its dividend for the past 41 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.0650 on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for ATO is:
  • 50.66% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 48.74% based on this year's estimates
  • 45.25% based on next year's estimates
  • 31.74% based on cash flow

Atmos Energy's dividend yield of 2.48% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. The company's 41 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Atmos Energy's dividend payout ratio of 50.66% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Atmos Energy stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


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