Atmos Energy Reports Strong Q1 Results, Reiterates Fiscal 2026 Guidance

Company highlights operational performance during Winter Storm Fern, continued customer growth, and progress on major pipeline and storage projects.

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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Atmos Energy NYSE: ATO reported fiscal 2026 first-quarter net income of $403 million, or $2.44 per diluted share, as management highlighted operational performance during Winter Storm Fern, continued customer growth, and progress on major pipeline and storage projects. The company also reiterated its rebased fiscal 2026 earnings per share guidance of $8.15 to $8.35 following the passage of Texas House Bill 4384.

Why it matters

Atmos Energy's strong first-quarter results and reiterated guidance demonstrate the company's operational resilience and ability to navigate challenging weather events and regulatory changes. The progress on key infrastructure projects and continued customer growth also highlight Atmos Energy's strategic positioning in the natural gas utility market, particularly in Texas.

The details

First-quarter results were driven by $68 million in rate increases, $24 million in higher operating income from customer growth and load, and a $7 million increase in Atmos Pipeline-Texas (APT) through-system revenues. These were partially offset by a $23 million rise in operations and maintenance expenses. The company also recognized a $35 million benefit from Texas House Bill 4384, which it said will influence the timing of spending, project closings, and operational activity going forward.

  • Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2026 first-quarter results on February 5, 2026.
  • The company completed installation of approximately 55 miles of 36-inch pipeline from the APT Bethel Storage Facility to the Groesbeck Compressor Station in the first quarter.
  • Atmos placed 13 miles into service for phase two of APT's Line WA Loop project in the first quarter, with the remaining 31 miles expected to enter service in the spring.
  • The company completed a project that 'more than doubles' takeaway capacity at the Bethel Salt Dome storage facility in the first quarter.
  • Atmos completed two interconnect projects adding 700,000 MCF per day of additional natural gas supply to the APT system in the first quarter.

The players

Atmos Energy

A U.S.-based natural-gas utility that primarily focuses on the regulated distribution of natural gas. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, the company operates through local distribution systems to deliver natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial and electric generation customers.

Chris Forsythe

Senior Vice President and CFO of Atmos Energy.

Kevin Akers

President and CEO of Atmos Energy.

Texas House Bill 4384

A bill passed in Texas that influenced Atmos Energy's fiscal 2026 earnings per share guidance.

Winter Storm Fern

A significant winter storm that Atmos Energy navigated successfully, with all segments performing 'very well' and to design expectations.

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