Atmos Energy (ATO) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChampionAtmos Energy (ATO) has increased its dividend for 39 consecutive years and currently yields 2.13%. The most recent dividend was $1.0000/share on Mar 9, 2026, paid Quarterly.
ATO
Current Yield
2.13%
TTM Dividend/Share
$3.74
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
46.0%
Consecutive Growth Years
39 (Dividend Champion)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
9.89%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
8.97%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
8.55%
ATO: compare the "Now" marker to the 1Y / 3Y / 5Y averages on the scale. One valuation signal among many — review fundamentals before investing.
Dividend health
Chowder score
11.1%
FCF payout ratio
166.2%
Net debt / EBITDA
3.7x
Interest coverage
12.63x
ROIC (TTM)
6.2%
Dividend Safety Score
5 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 46.0%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($-9.51) does not fully cover dividend/share ($3.74).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
39 consecutive years of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 166.2%, above the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 3.7x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (9.0%) ≤ EPS growth (37.1%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 26, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 8, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0000
Ex-date Feb 23, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 9, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0000
Ex-date Nov 24, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 8, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.0000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.0000
Ex-date Aug 25, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 8, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8700
Ex-date May 27, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 9, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8700
Ex-date Feb 25, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 10, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.8700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8700
Ex-date Nov 25, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8700
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8700
Ex-date Aug 26, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 9, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8050
Ex-date May 24, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 10, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8050
Ex-date Feb 23, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 11, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.8050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8050
Ex-date Nov 24, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 11, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.8050
- Adj. dividend
- $0.8050
Ex-date Aug 18, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 5, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.7400
- Adj. dividend
- $0.7400
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | $1.0000 | $1.0000 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 |
| May 27, 2025 | Jun 9, 2025 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 10, 2025 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | $0.8700 | $0.8700 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 9, 2024 | $0.8050 | $0.8050 |
| May 24, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 | $0.8050 | $0.8050 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 | $0.8050 | $0.8050 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $0.8050 | $0.8050 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 | $0.7400 | $0.7400 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Atmos Energy has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 39 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3.6100 | — | — |
| 2025 | $3.2850 | $3.6100 | +9.9% |
| 2024 | $3.0250 | $3.2850 | +8.6% |
| 2023 | $2.7800 | $3.0250 | +8.8% |
| 2022 | $2.5550 | $2.7800 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | $2.3500 | $2.5550 | +8.7% |
| 2020 | $2.1500 | $2.3500 | +9.3% |
| 2019 | $1.9800 | $2.1500 | +8.6% |
| 2018 | $1.8350 | $1.9800 | +7.9% |
| 2017 | $1.7100 | $1.8350 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | $1.5900 | $1.7100 | +7.5% |
| 2015 | $1.5000 | $1.5900 | +6.0% |
| 2014 | $1.4200 | $1.5000 | +5.6% |
| 2013 | $1.3850 | $1.4200 | +2.5% |
| 2012 | $1.3650 | $1.3850 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $1.3450 | $1.3650 | +1.5% |
| 2010 | $1.3250 | $1.3450 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | $1.3050 | $1.3250 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | $1.2850 | $1.3050 | +1.6% |
| 2007 | $1.2650 | $1.2850 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | $1.2450 | $1.2650 | +1.6% |
| 2005 | $1.2250 | $1.2450 | +1.6% |
| 2004 | $1.2050 | $1.2250 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | $1.1850 | $1.2050 | +1.7% |
| 2002 | $1.1650 | $1.1850 | +1.7% |
| 2001 | $1.1450 | $1.1650 | +1.7% |
| 2000 | $1.1100 | $1.1450 | +3.2% |
| 1999 | $1.0700 | $1.1100 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | $1.0200 | $1.0700 | +4.9% |
| 1997 | $0.9700 | $1.0200 | +5.2% |
| 1996 | $0.9300 | $0.9700 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | $0.8900 | $0.9300 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | $0.8600 | $0.8900 | +3.5% |
| 1993 | $0.8333 | $0.8600 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | $0.8067 | $0.8333 | +3.3% |
| 1991 | $0.7800 | $0.8067 | +3.4% |
| 1990 | $0.7536 | $0.7800 | +3.5% |
| 1989 | $0.6872 | $0.7536 | +9.7% |
| 1988 | $0.6672 | $0.6872 | +3.0% |
| 1987 | $0.6672 | $0.6672 | 0.0% |
| 1986 | $0.8471 | $0.6672 | -21.2% |
| 1985 | — | $0.8471 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Atmos Energy (ATO) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$604.40M
YoY change
+12.3%
5Y CAGR
+14.4%
Peak year (2025)
$553.76M
Latest annual
$553.76M
Cash dividends paid over time for Atmos Energy (ATO)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Atmos Energy (ATO)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $553.76M | +12.3% | +$60.81M | ||
| 2024 | $492.95M | +14.5% | +$62.60M | ||
| 2023 | $430.35M | +14.5% | +$54.43M | ||
| 2022 | $375.91M | +16.1% | +$52.01M | ||
| 2021 | $323.90M | +14.7% | +$41.46M | ||
| 2020 | $282.44M | +14.9% | +$36.73M | ||
| 2019 | $245.72M | +14.3% | +$30.81M | ||
| 2018 | $214.91M | +12.0% | +$22.98M | ||
| 2017 | $191.93M | +9.6% | +$16.80M | ||
| 2016 | $175.13M | +9.4% | +$15.11M | ||
| 2015 | $160.02M | +9.4% | +$13.77M | ||
| 2014 | $146.25M | +14.2% | +$18.13M | ||
| 2013 | $128.12M | +1.8% | +$2.32M | ||
| 2012 | $125.80M | +1.4% | +$1.78M | ||
| 2011 | $124.01M | -0.2% | -$276,000 | ||
| 2010 | $124.29M | +2.3% | +$2.83M | ||
| 2009 | $121.46M | +3.6% | +$4.17M | ||
| 2008 | $117.29M | +5.0% | +$5.62M | ||
| 2007 | $111.66M | +9.2% | +$9.39M | ||
| 2006 | $102.28M | +3.3% | +$3.30M | ||
| 2005 | $98.98M | +48.3% | +$32.24M | ||
| 2004 | $66.74M | +20.7% | +$11.45M | ||
| 2003 | $55.29M | +13.7% | +$6.64M | ||
| 2002 | $48.65M | +10.3% | +$4.53M | ||
| 2001 | $44.11M | +22.6% | +$8.12M | ||
| 2000 | $35.99M | +6.2% | +$2.10M | ||
| 1999 | $33.90M | +6.6% | +$2.10M | ||
| 1998 | $31.80M | +20.5% | +$5.40M | ||
| 1997 | $26.40M | -7.4% | -$2.10M | ||
| 1996 | $28.50M | +100.7% | +$14.30M | ||
| 1995 | $14.20M | +11.8% | +$1.50M | ||
| 1994 | $12.70M | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Atmos Energy (ATO) dividends paid is $553.76M – grew 12.3% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Atmos Energy dividends paid produced a CAGR of +14.4% – sustaining 14 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The highest annual dividends paid of $553.76M was reported in 2025. The lowest in the available history was $12.70M in 1994.
Within Utilities, Atmos Energy (ATO) ranks 7th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $2.14B.
Atmos Energy Dividends Paid 2025: $553.76M
Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2025 was $553.76M, grew 12.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Atmos Energy Dividends Paid 2024: $492.95M
Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2024 was $492.95M, grew 14.5% from 2023.
Atmos Energy Dividends Paid 2023: $430.35M
Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2023 was $430.35M, grew 14.5% from 2022.
Atmos Energy Dividends Paid 2022: $375.91M
Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2022 was $375.91M, grew 16.1% from 2021.
Atmos Energy Dividends Paid 2021: $323.90M
Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2021 was $323.90M.
See more financial history for Atmos Energy (ATO).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Atmos Energy, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| NextEra Energy (NEE) | $4.68B | Utilities |
| Duke Energy (DUK) | $3.30B | Utilities |
| Southern Company (SO) | $3.02B | Utilities |
| Dominion Energy (D) | $2.28B | Utilities |
| American Electric Power Company (AEP) | $2.01B | Utilities |
| Sempra (SRE) | $1.60B | Utilities |
| Constellation Energy (CEG) | $486.00M | Utilities |
| GE Vernova (GEV) | $275.00M | Utilities |
Frequently asked questions
Does Atmos Energy pay dividends?
Yes, Atmos Energy (ATO) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $3.74 per share annually, yielding 2.13%.
What is Atmos Energy's dividend yield?
Atmos Energy (ATO) has a current dividend yield of 2.13%.
Is Atmos Energy's dividend safe?
Atmos Energy (ATO) passes 5 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Atmos Energy increased its dividend?
Atmos Energy (ATO) has 39 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Atmos Energy's dividend payout ratio?
Atmos Energy (ATO) has a dividend payout ratio of 46.0%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Atmos Energy's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Atmos Energy (ATO) is $604.40M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Atmos Energy dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Atmos Energy (ATO) dividends paid changed +12.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Atmos Energy dividends paid?
Atmos Energy (ATO) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +14.4% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Atmos Energy dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Atmos Energy dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $553.76M in 2025.
What was Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2024?
Atmos Energy (ATO) dividends paid in 2024 was $492.95M.
What was Atmos Energy dividends paid in 2025?
Atmos Energy (ATO) dividends paid in 2025 was $553.76M.
Comparison
Explore more
ATO Overview
Company profile, financial tools, and key metrics
ATO Revenue Counter
Earns $154.78 every second. See per minute, hour, and day.
ATO Earnings Counter
Earns $42.69 per second net profit. See per minute, hour, and day.
ATO Economic Scale
Exceeds Eswatini's GDP. Compare with world economies.
ATO What If Invested
What if you had invested $1,000? See historical returns from any date.
ATO How It Makes Money
Discover visual breakdown of $4.88B in revenue — where it comes from and where it goes.
ATO Stock Seasonality
Best and worst months to invest. Historical monthly returns heatmap.
ATO Price Target Scenarios
Model bear, base, and bull cases with EPS growth and exit P/E — pre-filled from analysts and history.
ATO Daily Price Character
Steady · 46.8% historical win rate (green days). Streaks & record days.
ATO Buybacks
Recent repurchase activity. Shareholder yield & SBC comparison.
ATO Stock Split History
2 splits on record. Dates, ratios, and cumulative multiple.
ATO Dividend Calculator
How much dividend income would $1,000 have earned? Calculate from any date.
ATO Dividend Forecast
Project future income with DRIP, growth assumptions, and optional monthly contributions.
ATO Dividend Capture
Historical pre-ex touch stats, gap distribution, after-tax calculator, and a backtest simulator (limit-order vs MOC exit).
ATO Financials
Revenue, EPS, EBITDA, market cap, debt and balance sheet history with annual and quarterly data.