Mizuho Sees Atmos Energy's (ATO) Strengths Well-Reflected in the Market

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) is included among the 14 Best US Stocks to Buy for Long Term.

On December 2, Mizuho analyst Gabriel Moreen boosted the price target on Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) to $180 from $170 and maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. The update came after the company’s Q4 earnings last month. Moreen appreciated the company’s fundamentals and performance in the quarter and said that the stock’s current price already reflects these strengths.

In its Q4 2025 earnings, Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) declared that this was its 14th year in which the company implemented its proven strategy of operating safely and reliably while revamping its natural gas distribution, transmission, and storage systems. The company’s capital expenditures in FY25 amounted to $3.6 billion, with approximately 87% going toward safety and reliability. It also declared a 15% hike in its quarterly dividend, marking its 41st consecutive year of dividend growth.

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) is a Texas-based natural gas distribution company that delivers natural gas to approximately 3.4 million customers in the South.

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