Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$176.34 -0.03 (-0.02%)

Closing price 10/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern

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Atmos Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 13 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
9

Buy
4

Based on 13 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Atmos Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 13 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, 3 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for ATO.

Consensus Price Target

$168.89
-4.23% Downside

According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Atmos Energy, the average price target is $168.89. The highest price target for ATO is $185.00, while the lowest price target for ATO is $159.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -4.23% from the current price of $176.34.

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.

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ATO Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/18/24 to 10/18/25	1 Month Ago 9/18/24 to 9/18/25	3 Months Ago 7/20/24 to 7/20/25	1 Year Ago 10/19/23 to 10/18/24
Strong Buy	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	3 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)
Hold	9 Hold rating(s)	7 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$168.89	$158.27	$156.95	$143.94
Forecasted Upside	-4.23% Downside	-2.63% Downside	0.24% Upside	0.47% Upside
Consensus Rating	Hold	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.

ATO Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Atmos Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Atmos Energy	Utilities Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.38	2.38	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-4.23% Downside	13.32% Upside	13.61% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent ATO News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
10/16/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Julien Dumoulin-Smith Not Rated	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$182.00 ➝ $185.00	+3.24%
10/15/2025	Cowen 1 of 5 stars		Initiated Coverage	Hold
10/15/2025	TD Cowen 4 of 5 stars		Upgrade	Hold
10/9/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nicholas Campanella Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$175.00	-0.47%
10/8/2025	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B+)
9/26/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gabriel Moreen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$164.00 ➝ $170.00	+0.17%
9/25/2025	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Byrd Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$162.00 ➝ $167.00	+0.29%
9/18/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Marie Ferguson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$172.00	+6.10%
8/8/2025	LADENBURG THALM/SH SH Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Fremont Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Neutral	$171.00 ➝ $163.00	+0.34%
7/30/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	William Appicelli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral	$146.00 ➝ $159.00	+1.31%
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5/16/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Ryan Levine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$148.00 ➝ $163.00	+4.12%
4/16/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Richard Sunderland Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$164.00 ➝ $166.00	+5.38%
3/31/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Steve Fleishman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Peer Perform
10/16/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $156.00	+8.86%
10/2/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$155.00	+11.53%

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

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, October 17, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Atmos Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Atmos Energy
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $176, reflecting a strong performance in the market.
Atmos Energy Co. has a solid market capitalization of approximately $28 billion, indicating a stable and established presence in the utilities sector.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including a shift from a "sell" to a "hold" rating, suggest positive sentiment and potential for future growth.
The company has a consistent dividend payout, with a recent quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, translating to an annual yield of about 2.0%, which can provide steady income for investors.
Atmos Energy Co. reported a net margin of over 25%, showcasing its ability to maintain profitability and manage costs effectively.

Atmos Energy
Bear Case

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

The company recently missed earnings expectations, reporting $1.16 EPS compared to the consensus estimate of $1.17, which may raise concerns about its financial performance.
With a PE ratio of around 24, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
Atmos Energy Co. has a relatively high PEG ratio of 3.06, indicating that its growth may not justify its current stock price, suggesting potential overvaluation.
Despite a strong market position, the company operates in a highly regulated industry, which can pose risks related to regulatory changes and compliance costs.
The stock has shown volatility, with a beta of 0.74, indicating that it may not be as stable as some investors prefer, especially in uncertain market conditions.

ATO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Atmos Energy is $168.89, with a high forecast of $185.00 and a low forecast of $159.00.
: 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Atmos Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" ATO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in ATO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
: According to analysts, Atmos Energy's stock has a predicted downside of -4.23% 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, Cowen, LADENBURG THALM/SH SH, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, TD Cowen, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Atmos Energy more than other "utilities" companies. The consensus rating score for Atmos Energy is 2.38 while the average consensus rating score for "utilities" companies is 2.38. Learn more on how ATO compares to other companies.

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Atmos Energy (ATO) Stock Forecast & Price Target