Atmos Energy currently pays a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, yielding 2.32%, which compares to the Utility - Gas Distribution industry average of 3.36% and the S&P 500's 1.41%. The company's annualized dividend of $4.00 represents a 14.9% increase from last year, and it has raised its dividend five times over the past five years for an average annual increase of 8.75%. Atmos Energy's payout ratio stands at 49% of trailing 12-month earnings per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal 2026 earnings is $8.39 per share, implying year-over-year growth of 12.47%. The stock carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Atmos Energy CorporationDividend increase of 14.9% and strong payout ratio signal financial health and shareholder returns.