Atmos Energy sets annual EPS guidance at $9.05-$9.25, above 2026 levels
Atmos Energy sets annual EPS guidance at $9.05-$9.25, above 2026 levels
Overview
US natural gas distributor reported fiscal 2026 EPS of $8.49 and net income of $1.4 bln
Fiscal 2026 capex totaled $4.2 bln, with over 85% for safety and reliability
Company set fiscal 2027 EPS guidance at $9.05-$9.25 and capex at about $4.5 bln
Outlook
Atmos Energy expects fiscal 2027 EPS of $9.05-$9.25
Company forecasts fiscal 2027 capital expenditures of about $4.5 bln
Atmos Energy declares annual dividend for fiscal 2027 of $4.36, up 9% from fiscal 2026
Result Drivers
SAFETY AND RELIABILITY INVESTMENT - Co said over 85% of its $4.2 bln in capex was focused on safety and reliability improvements
REGULATORY OUTCOMES - Co implemented $395.4 mln in annualized regulatory outcomes during the year
Company press release: ID:nBwbNgt5ca
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
FY EPS |
| $8.49 |
|
FY Net Income |
| $1.4 bln |
|
FY Capex |
| $4.2 bln |
|
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 3 "strong buy" or "buy", 11 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the natural gas utilities peer group is "buy."
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Atmos Energy Corporation is $182.50, about 5% above its November 3 closing price of $173.77
The stock recently traded at 19 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 19 three months ago
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