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Earnings analysis · 10-Q

ATO earnings analysis

Filed May 6, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report

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Atmos Energy's Q2 fiscal 2026 results show significant improvements with a reported EPS of $5.92, exceeding estimates significantly. The company also announced a positive outlook with increased capital expenditures and…

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Atmos Energy's Q2 fiscal 2026 results show significant improvements with a reported EPS of $5.92, exceeding estimates significantly. The company also announced a positive outlook with increased capital expenditures and an impressive growth in net income and operating income across its segments.

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Gross and operating margin

How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.

94% Gross margin Operating margin May 2024 Feb 2026

One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.

How we read each report

Our analysis across the last few reports.

Read as bullish Read as bearish Aug 2023 May 2026

Our model's reading of each filing, not the share price or the market's reaction. Annual and quarterly reports each occupy one position.

Reported figures

Earnings per share
$5.92
Segment
Distribution
Segment
Pipeline and Storage

What stood out

  • Strong EPS Beat

    Reported EPS came in at $5.92, significantly exceeding the estimated $3.40.

  • Revenue Growth

    Total revenue reached $3.71 billion for the six months ended March 31, 2026, up from $3.25 billion in the prior year.

  • Increased Capital Expenditures

    Capital expenditures for the quarter amounted to $2.04 billion, up from $1.72 billion in the same period last year.

  • Distribution Segment Growth

    Operating income in the distribution segment increased 14.4% to $915.1 million for the six months compared to $799.8 million last year.

  • Pipeline and Storage Segment Gains

    Pipeline and storage operating income rose 26.2% for the six months, reaching $364.4 million.

  • Improved Net Income

    Net income rose to $706.5 million for the six months, up from $620.9 million in the prior year.

What to watch

  • Regulatory Risks

    Continued regulatory scrutiny may impact costs and operational flexibility.

  • Capital Access Risks

    The company relies heavily on external financing, and any change in market conditions could affect access.

  • Cybersecurity Threats

    The threat of cyber-attacks continues to be a significant risk to operational integrity.

Management's outlook

EPS guidance raised for fiscal 2026 to a range of $8.40 - $8.50 from $8.15 - $8.35.

Earlier filings 4

10-Q · February 3, 2026

Atmos Energy reported Q1 net income of $403.0 million ($2.44 diluted EPS) versus $351.9 million ($2.23) a year earlier, reflecting a 15% increase in net income driven by ratemaking outcomes and safety/reliability…

10-K · November 14, 2025

Atmos Energy positions itself as a regulated, natural-gas-only distributor focused on modernizing infrastructure, reducing regulatory lag and recovering capital through formula/infrastructure ratemaking. The company…

10-Q · August 6, 2025

Atmos Energy posted quarter EPS of $1.16 (in line with consensus) on reported revenue of $838,774,000. Year-to-date net income improved to $1,023.9 million (diluted EPS $6.40) driven by ratemaking outcomes (implemented…

10-Q · May 7, 2025

Atmos Energy reported a stronger-than-expected quarter with consolidated EPS of $3.03 and revenue outperformance, driven by higher distribution and pipeline ratemaking outcomes. Distribution operating income rose $57.5M…

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