Atmos Energy forecasts FY2027 EPS of $9.05-$9.25
Fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance is expected at $9.05-$9.25, and the indicated annual dividend is $4.36 per common share.
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Form Type
8-K
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Atmos Energy Corporation reported fiscal 2026 diluted earnings per share of $8.49 and net income of $1.4 billion. Fiscal 2026 capital expenditures were $4.2 billion, with over 85% focused on safety and reliability. The company also reported 60% equity capitalization, $3.8 billion in available liquidity and $395.4 million in annualized regulatory outcomes.
Fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance is expected to be $9.05-$9.25, with capital expenditures expected to be approximately $4.5 billion. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per common share; the indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2027 is $4.36, a 9.0% increase over fiscal 2026.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.The indicated fiscal 2027 annual dividend increases 9.0% to $4.36 per common share.
Negative
- None.
8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Fiscal 2026 earnings per diluted share: $8.49 per diluted share
Fiscal 2026 net income: $1.4 billion
Fiscal 2026 capital expenditures: $4.2 billion
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Fiscal 2026 earnings per diluted share
$8.49 per diluted share
Fiscal 2026
Fiscal 2026 net income
$1.4 billion
Fiscal 2026
Fiscal 2026 capital expenditures
$4.2 billion
Over 85% focused on safety and reliability
Available liquidity
$3.8 billion
Fiscal year highlights
Annualized regulatory outcomes
$395.4 million
Fiscal year highlights
Fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance
$9.05-$9.25 per diluted share
Expected guidance range
Fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance
Approximately $4.5 billion
Expected guidance
Indicated annual dividend
$4.36 per common share
Fiscal 2027; a 9.0% increase over fiscal 2026; quarterly dividend declared at $1.09 per common share
Key Terms
earnings per diluted share, equity capitalization, annualized regulatory outcomes
3 terms
equity capitalization financial
"60% equity capitalization"
The total value of a company’s ownership held by shareholders, usually calculated by multiplying the number of shares outstanding by the current share price; it’s effectively the market price tag on the company’s equity. Investors use this figure to compare company size, gauge risk and growth potential, and assess how much their ownership is worth—like checking the sticker price when comparing cars before buying.
annualized regulatory outcomes regulatory
"$395.4 million in annualized regulatory outcomes"
Earnings Snapshot
Earnings per diluted share: $8.49 per diluted share · Guidance included
Fiscal 2026
Earnings per diluted share
$8.49 per diluted share
Net income
$1.4 billion
Capital expenditures
$4.2 billion
Guidance
Fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance is expected to be $9.05-$9.25 per diluted share; capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $4.5 billion.
FAQ
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What were ATO's fiscal 2026 earnings?
Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2026 earnings per diluted share of $8.49 and net income of $1.4 billion. It reported $4.2 billion in capital expenditures, with over 85% focused on safety and reliability.
What is ATO's fiscal 2027 earnings guidance and dividend?
Fiscal 2027 diluted EPS guidance is expected to be $9.05-$9.25, and capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $4.5 billion. The board declared a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per common share; the indicated annual dividend is $4.36, a 9.0% increase over fiscal 2026.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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(972 ) 934-9227
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On Wednesday, November 4, 2026 , Atmos Energy Corporation (the “Company”) issued a news release in which it reported the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended September 30, 2026, and that certain of its officers would discuss such financial results in a conference call on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. In the release, the Company also announced that the call would be webcast live and that slides for the webcast would be available on its website for all interested parties.
A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1. The information furnished in this Item 2.02 and in Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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| 99.1 | News Release dated November 4, 2026 (furnished under Item 2.02) | |||||||||||||
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| DATE: | By: /s/ CHRISTOPHER T. FORSYTHE | |||||||
| Christopher T. Forsythe | ||||||||
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Exhibit 99.1
| News Release | ||
Analysts and Media Contact:
Richard Thomas (972) 855-3729
Atmos Energy Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2026;
Initiates Fiscal 2027 Guidance
DALLAS (November 4, 2026) - Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) today reported consolidated results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2026. This news release should be read in conjunction with our earnings slides which are concurrently being posted at www.atmosenergy.com.
Fiscal Year Highlights
•Earnings per diluted share of $8.49 on net income of $1.4 billion.
•Capital expenditures were $4.2 billion; over 85% focused on safety and reliability.
•Strong financial profile with 60% equity capitalization and $3.8 billion in available liquidity.
•Implemented $395.4 million in annualized regulatory outcomes.
Outlook
•Fiscal 2027 earnings per diluted share guidance expected to be in the range of $9.05 - $9.25 per diluted share.
•Fiscal 2027 capital expenditure guidance expected to be approximately $4.5 billion.
•The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per common share. The indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2027 is $4.36, which represents a 9.0% increase over fiscal 2026.
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Conference Call to be Webcast November 5, 2026
Atmos Energy will host a conference call with financial analysts to discuss the fiscal 2026 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The domestic dial-in number is +1-833-461-5787. The meeting ID is 232 888 973. The international dial-in number is +1-585-542-9983. The conference call will be webcast live on the Atmos Energy website at www.investors.atmosenergy.com/events-and-presentations. A playback of the call will be available on the website later that day.
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this news release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical fact included in this news release are forward-looking statements made in good faith by the company and are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this news release or any of the company’s other documents or oral presentations, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “forecast”, “goal”, “intend”, “objective”, “plan”, “projection”, “seek”, “strategy”, or similar words are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this release, including the statements relating to the company's strategy, operations, markets, services, rates, recovery of costs, availability of gas supply, and the other factors discussed in the company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties include the following: federal, state, and local regulatory and political trends and decisions, including the impact of rate proceedings before various state regulatory commissions; increased federal regulatory oversight and potential penalties; possible increased federal, state, and local regulation of the safety of our operations; possible significant costs and liabilities resulting from pipeline integrity and other similar programs and related repairs; the inherent hazards and risks involved in distributing, transporting, and storing natural gas; litigation and regulatory proceedings, including litigation in which plaintiffs may seek substantial compensatory and punitive damages; the availability and accessibility of contracted gas supplies, interstate pipeline, and/or storage services; increased competition from energy suppliers and alternative forms of energy; failure to attract and retain a qualified workforce; natural disasters, adverse weather, terrorist activities, or other events and other risks and uncertainties discussed herein, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control; failure of technology that affects the Company's business operations; the threat of cyber-attacks or acts of cyber-terrorism that could disrupt our business operations and information technology systems or result in the loss or exposure of confidential or sensitive customer, employee, or Company information; the impact of new cybersecurity compliance requirements; adverse weather conditions; the impact of legislation to reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions or fossil fuels; the impact of climate change; the capital-intensive nature of our business; our substantial capital investment program being subject to execution, cost, and recovery risks; our ability to continue to access the credit and capital markets to execute our business strategy; market risks beyond our control affecting our risk management activities, including commodity price volatility, counterparty performance or creditworthiness, and interest rate risk; the concentration of our operations in Texas; the impact of adverse economic conditions on our customers; changes in the availability and price of natural gas; and increased costs of providing health care benefits, along with pension and postretirement benefits and increased funding requirements.
Accordingly, while we believe these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that they will approximate actual experience or that the expectations derived from
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them will be realized. Further, the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
About Atmos Energy
Atmos Energy Corporation, a natural gas-only distributor, is an S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas. We safely deliver reliable, efficient, and abundant natural gas to approximately 3.4 million distribution customers in over 1,400 communities across eight states located primarily in the South. As part of our vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, we are modernizing our business and infrastructure while continuing to invest in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, and our communities. Atmos Energy manages proprietary pipeline and storage assets, including one of the largest intrastate natural gas pipeline systems in Texas. Find us online at http://www.atmosenergy.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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