Atmos Energy (US:ATO) ZACKS·2025-11-06 19:11Core Insights - Atmos Energy (ATO) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings of $1.07 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.01 by 5.9% and showing a 24.4% increase from the previous year's 86 cents [1][8] - For fiscal 2025, ATO's earnings per share were $7.46, with a net income of $1.2 billion [1] Financial Performance - Operating income for the fourth quarter was $219.5 million, up from $185 million in the same quarter last year [2] - Net income for the fourth quarter reached $175 million, compared to $134 million in the prior year [2] - Distribution segment net income was $55 million, a 34.1% increase from $41 million year-over-year [3] - Pipeline and Storage segment income was $120 million, reflecting a 29% increase from $93 million in the previous year [3] Rate Adjustments and Investments - New rates implemented in fiscal 2025 amounted to $333.6 million, with an additional $146.3 million in year-to-date fiscal 2026 [2][8] - ATO invested nearly $3.56 billion in fiscal 2025, with 87% allocated to enhancing the safety and reliability of its distribution and transportation systems [4] Future Guidance - ATO has provided fiscal 2026 earnings guidance in the range of $8.15-$8.45 per share, higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.91 [5][8] - The company anticipates capital expenditures of $4.2 billion for fiscal 2026 [5] - A quarterly dividend of $1.00 per common share has been declared, indicating an annual dividend of $4.00, a 14.9% increase over fiscal 2025 [5] Long-term Strategy - ATO plans to invest $26 billion from fiscal 2026 to 2030 to further strengthen its existing operations [6]