13F Pro Quality Score

72.0/100

Rank #243 of 2,879 stocksTOP 10%

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Revenue Growth

83.2/100

Profitability

88.8/100

Balance Sheet

74.3/100

Earnings Quality

75.6/100

Free Cash Flow

13.6/100

Institutional Flow

85.1/100

Revenue Scale

81.1/100

Dilution Risk

83.5/100

ATO Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

AI stock analysis and institutional research for ATMOS ENERGY CORP (ATO), a Energy sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores ATO at 72.0/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #243 of 2,879 stocks — the top 10% of the AI-ranked universe. ATO scores in the top quartile across profitability (88.8), institutional flow (85.1), revenue growth (83.2). Areas of concern include free cash flow (13.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), ATMOS ENERGY CORP reports quarterly revenue of $2.0B, net income of $581.9M, an operating margin of 39.0%. Top institutional holders of ATO by reported 13-F value include BlackRock,, STATE STREET, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. ATO trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 731802. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate ATO daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for ATMOS ENERGY CORP directly from SEC EDGAR. ATMOS ENERGY CORP's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 8 and 73 since 2021, currently 72.0 — an improving long-term trajectory across 56 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about ATMOS ENERGY CORP

Quirks, history, and lore behind ATO — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. utility company · large-cap · listed on NYSE · headquartered in Texas.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Serves roughly 3 million customers across more than a dozen states, with annual revenue in the range of $3–4 billion — quietly enormous for a company most people have never heard of.
  • 3
    The History
    Traces its roots back to the early 20th century and grew through decades of acquisitions into one of the largest pure-play natural gas distributors in the United States.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It doesn't generate electricity or drill for fuel — it is purely in the business of moving and distributing natural gas through pipelines to homes and businesses, making it a rare single-commodity utility.
  • 5
    The Lore
    It's a darling of dividend investors, having raised its dividend for over 35 consecutive years — the kind of streak that gets you inducted into the Dividend Aristocrats club.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    Its ticker is the Greek word for air, its name literally means atmospheric energy, and it keeps the gas flowing in states from Texas to Mississippi — one molecule at a time.
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What's Driving ATO's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

AI-extracted from ATMOS ENERGY CORP's 10-Q filed 2026-05-06 — Q2 FY2026 (six months ended March 31, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Net income of $984.9M (+18% YoY) driven by $135.3M in implemented rate increases and $93.6M benefit from Texas infrastructure legislation, offset partly by higher depreciation.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $3,304.987B+5.7% YoY

Distribution segment$3,136.506B+4.8% YoY

Rate adjustments of $130.7M, consumption growth net of WNA of $14.6M, and customer growth in Mid-Tex offset by depreciation and compliance costs.

Pipeline and storage segment$575.922B+11.9% YoY

GRIP rate adjustments of $40.6M, higher capacity contracted by tariff customers, and through-system activities from increased spreads.

Largest Expense Items

Purchased gas cost$963.317M-4.9% YoY

Lower natural gas prices; substantially recovered through purchased gas cost adjustment mechanisms.

Depreciation and amortization expense$390.332M+7.4% YoY

Increased capital investments in system safety, reliability, and modernization.

Operation and maintenance expense$425.600M-3.3% YoY

Increased compliance and system monitoring offset partially by efficiency; includes $29.0M benefit from Texas infrastructure legislation.

Margins: Operating income increased 17.6% to $1,279.6M, driven by timely rate recovery mechanisms and infrastructure spending benefits. Gross margin expanded despite higher depreciation due to rate adjustments outpacing operating cost growth, with regulatory lag minimization mechanisms reducing timing pressures.

Watch Items from the Filing

  • Two NTSB fatal incidents under investigation: Jackson, Mississippi (Jan 2024, final report issued Mar 2026) and Avondale, Louisiana (Dec 2024, preliminary report Dec 2024). Company cooperating with NTSB and regulators.
  • Operations concentrated in eight-state service area with 80%+ of pipeline segment revenue from Texas; limited geographic diversification may amplify Texas regulatory or economic risks.
  • Equity capitalization at 60.9% (vs 60.3% prior year); forward equity sales agreements provide $890.1M in liquidity. Ongoing equity issuances support capital plan execution.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$2.0B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$581.9M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$-280.1M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

39.0%

ROIC

Q2 2026

3.1%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.64

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+12.9% YoY
$4.70BFY 2025
FY22 $4.20BFY23 $4.28BFY24 $4.17BFY25 $4.70B

Net Income

+14.9% YoY
$1.20BFY 2025
FY22 $774.4MFY23 $885.9MFY24 $1.04BFY25 $1.20B

Operating Income

+15.1% YoY
$1.56BFY 2025
FY22 $921.0MFY23 $1.07BFY24 $1.36BFY25 $1.56B

EPS (Diluted)

+9.2% YoY
$7.46FY 2025
FY22 $5.60FY23 $6.10FY24 $6.83FY25 $7.46

Total Assets

+12.1% YoY
$28.25BFY 2025
FY22 $22.19BFY23 $22.52BFY24 $25.19BFY25 $28.25B

Total Debt

+14.6% YoY
$8.92BFY 2025
FY22 $8.15BFY23 $6.80BFY24 $7.79BFY25 $8.92B

Op. Cash Flow

+18.2% YoY
$2.05BFY 2025
FY22 $977.6MFY23 $3.46BFY24 $1.73BFY25 $2.05B

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