Morgan Stanley Rebalances Utilities View, Cuts Atmos Energy (ATO) to Equal Weight

Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) is included among the 14 Best Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold in 2026. Morgan Stanley Rebalances Utilities View, Cuts Atmos Energy (ATO) to Equal Weight On December 16, Morgan Stanley downgraded Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:ATO) to Equal Weight from Overweight and lowered its price target to $172 from $182 as part of its 2026 utilities outlook. The firm said utility stock performance in 2026 will be shaped by data center demand and pockets of growth, with “no ...