ATO · Atmos Energy Corporation

Atmos Energy Corporation released its fiscal 2026 second quarter results, ending March 31, 2026, reporting strong earnings per diluted share of $5.92 on net income of $984.9 million. This performance reflects robust operational execution in its natural gas distribution business. Fiscal year-to-date capital expenditures reached $2.0 billion, with over 85% directed toward safety and reliability initiatives, underscoring the company's commitment to infrastructure modernization. The balance sheet remains solid, featuring 60.9% equity capitalization and $4.1 billion in available liquidity, providing ample financial flexibility. Regulatory progress is evident with $135.3 million in annualized regulatory outcomes implemented, supporting sustained profitability. Management raised full-year fiscal 2026 EPS guidance to $8.40-$8.50 from the prior $8.15-$8.35 range, signaling confidence in continued momentum, and increased capital expenditure guidance to approximately $4.2 billion to fuel growth investments. Shareholder returns were enhanced with a quarterly dividend declaration of $1.00 per common share, yielding an indicated annual dividend of $4.00, a 14.9% increase over fiscal 2025. A conference call is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results, with webcast and slides available on the company's investor website. These updates highlight operational strength and strategic capital allocation for investors.