Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) is currently trading at $178.47. Based on 12 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $188.92, implying a 5.9% upside. The consensus recommendation is HOLD.

ATO

Atmos Energy Corporation

UtilitiesOpinion: hold

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$178.47

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$183.00$200.00
Current $178.47
Median: $188.00Mean: $190.22Current: $178.47

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • Truist SecuritiesJul 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $187.00 → $188.00

  • JP MorganJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $196.00 → $198.00

  • BarclaysJul 14, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $184.00 → $183.00

  • Wells FargoJul 13, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $200.00

  • Argus ResearchJul 2, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $190.00 → $185.00

  • MizuhoMay 29, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $192.00 → $184.00

  • Truist SecuritiesMay 18, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $195.00 → $187.00

  • TD CowenMay 15, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $193.00 → $196.00

  • CitigroupMay 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $182.00 → $191.00

  • Morgan StanleyApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $197.00 → $195.00

  • Truist SecuritiesApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $195.00

  • BarclaysApr 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $167.00 → $184.00

  • BarclaysJan 27, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $165.00 → $167.00

  • BarclaysJan 15, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $172.00 → $165.00

  • CitigroupJan 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $163.00 → $182.00

  • UBSDec 17, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $159.00 → $174.00

  • Morgan StanleyDec 16, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $182.00 → $172.00

  • MizuhoDec 2, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $170.00 → $180.00

  • Morgan StanleyOct 22, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $167.00 → $181.00

  • B of A SecuritiesOct 16, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $182.00 → $185.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$188.92

Based on 12 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (3)Hold (11)Sell (1)

Upside

+5.85%

Market Cap

$29.79B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Aug 5, 2026D-14
P/E Ratio (TTM)21.98
Forward P/E19.79
P/B Ratio2.00
Dividend Yield2.29%
Return on Equity (ROE)9.60%
Operating Margin39.32%
Debt to Equity64.59
Beta (Volatility)0.60
52 Week Range$154.23 - $192.51
LowCurrent: $178.47High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 1Insider Sells: 2

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

GEISER EDWARD (Director) - 2,500 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
12/3/2025DONOHUE SEANDirectorSale at price 171.15 per share.450
5/14/2025COCKLIN KIM RDirectorSale at price 150.98 per share.15,000
11/11/2024GEISER EDWARDDirectorPurchase at price 144.89 per share.2,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for ATO?

A. The current target price for Atmos Energy Corporation is $188.92, which implies a 5.9% upside from the current price of $178.47. This is based on the consensus of 12 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for ATO?

A. Currently, there are 1 Strong Buy, 2 Buy, 11 Hold, 0 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is HOLD.

Q. Are insiders buying ATO stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 1 insider buys and 2 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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