Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO)

Rising competition from other clean energy sources and aging infrastructure can adversely impact the stock operating in the Zacks Utility - Gas Distribution industry. However, a decline in interest rates can boost the prospect of ATO, BIPC and SR.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?

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Investors with an interest in Utility - Gas Distribution stocks have likely encountered both Spire (SR) and Atmos Energy (ATO). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?

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ATO targets sustained growth with rising demand, customer growth and long-term investment supporting its outlook.

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Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Atmos (ATO) have what it takes?

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Bahl and Gaynor Inc. increased its holdings in shares of Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) by 5.7% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 323,257 shares of the utilities provider's stock after acquiring an additional 17,375 shares during the

AGP Franklin LLC raised its position in Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) by 10.6% during the second quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 11,385 shares of the utilities provider's stock after purchasing an additional 1,089 shares during the quarter.

17 Capital Partners LLC cut its stake in Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) by 12.1% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 9,078 shares of the utilities provider's stock after selling 1,249 shares during the period. 17

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Arvest Bank Trust Division acquired a new stake in Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE: ATO) during the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 57,532 shares of the utilities provider's stock, valued at approximately $8,866,000. Other institutional investors have also modified their holdings