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17 Jul 2026, 16:46 UTC · 2h ago

Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?

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Atmos Energy (ATO) is projected to have a year-over-year earnings growth rate of 13.00% for fiscal year 2026, with a consensus estimate of $8.43 per share. — Strong projected earnings growth typically supports higher stock valuations and dividend sustainability.
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Atmos Energy's current annualized dividend of $4.00 represents a 14.9% increase over the previous year. — Double-digit dividend growth is a positive signal for income investors and indicates healthy cash flow.
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Atmos Energy maintains a payout ratio of 49%, meaning it distributes slightly less than half of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends. — A payout ratio under 50% suggests the dividend is well-covered and has room for future increases.
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