Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Atmos Energy Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) has returned 10.81% so far this year and 22.16% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ATO has had an annualized return of 12.12%, just under the S&P 500 Index benchmark’s 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 1987, ATO's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.10%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Jun 1996 with a return of +27.0%, while the worst month was Jul 1996 at -30.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.

On a daily basis, ATO closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 17, 2020 with a return of +15.4%, while the worst single day was Oct 26, 1987 at -19.7%.

Atmos Energy Corporation has an annualized alpha of 9.31%, beta of 0.50, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 05, 1987.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (59.70%) than losses (32.15%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.50 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ATO ranks 80 for risk / return — in the top 80% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Atmos Energy Corporation provided a 2.02% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.74 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 38 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Atmos Energy Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Atmos Energy Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Atmos Energy Corporation was 51.94%, occurring on Apr 24, 2000. Recovery took 939 trading sessions.

The current Atmos Energy Corporation drawdown is 2.05%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Atmos Energy Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Atmos Energy Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.