Brokerages Set Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) Price Target at $175.67

Analysts maintain a 'Hold' rating on the natural gas utility company's stock.

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Shares of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) have been assigned an average price target of $175.67 by the 13 brokerages covering the company, according to MarketBeat. The analysts' ratings include one 'Sell', nine 'Hold', two 'Buy', and one 'Strong Buy' recommendation.

Why it matters

Atmos Energy is a major U.S. natural gas utility, providing distribution and transmission services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The analysts' assessments of the company's stock provide insight into market sentiment and expectations for Atmos Energy's future performance.

The details

The average 12-month price target set by the analysts is $175.67 per share. Individual price targets range from $159.00 to $192.00. Ratings include one 'Sell', nine 'Hold', two 'Buy', and one 'Strong Buy' recommendation.

  • Atmos Energy's stock price closed at $183.49 on Friday, March 11, 2026.

The players

Atmos Energy Corporation

A U.S.-based natural gas utility company that focuses on regulated distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and electric generation customers.

Zacks Research

An equity research firm that upgraded Atmos Energy's stock to a 'Hold' rating.

Mizuho

An investment bank that increased its price target for Atmos Energy from $170.00 to $180.00 and maintained a 'Neutral' rating.

UBS Group

A financial services firm that raised its price objective for Atmos Energy from $159.00 to $174.00 and kept a 'Neutral' rating.

Citigroup

A multinational investment bank that increased its price target for Atmos Energy from $163.00 to $182.00 and reiterated a 'Neutral' rating.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services firm that set a $192.00 price target on Atmos Energy's stock.

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The takeaway

The consensus 'Hold' rating and average $175.67 price target from analysts suggest moderate optimism about Atmos Energy's near-term prospects, though some uncertainty remains around the natural gas utility's future performance.