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Dec 31, 2023
Atmos Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Atmos Energy reported earnings for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 and reaffirmed its fiscal year 2024 guidance.
Key Takeaways
Atmos Energy Corporation reported a strong first quarter for fiscal year 2024, with earnings per diluted share of $2.08 and net income of $311.3 million. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 earnings per diluted share guidance in the range of $6.45 - $6.65.
Earnings per diluted share were $2.08 on net income of $311.3 million.
Capital expenditures totaled $769.7 million, with approximately 82% focused on safety and reliability.
The company maintained a strong financial profile with 60.2% equity capitalization and $3.2 billion in available liquidity.
Atmos Energy implemented $161.9 million in annualized regulatory outcomes, including the settlement of Atmos Pipeline – Texas' general rate case.
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Forward Guidance
Atmos Energy reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 earnings per diluted share guidance in the range of $6.45 - $6.65 and expects capital expenditures to approximate $2.9 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Fiscal 2024 earnings per diluted share guidance reaffirmed in the range of $6.45 - $6.65.
- Fiscal 2024 capital expenditures are expected to approximate $2.9 billion.
- The company's Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend 8.8% to $0.805 per common share.
- The indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2024 is $3.22.
- Company is focused on vision to be the safest provider of natural gas services, continuing to benefit customers and communities.
Challenges Ahead
- Risks relating to regulatory trends and decisions.
- The company’s ability to continue to access the credit and capital markets.
- Possible increased federal, state and local regulation of the safety of our operations.
- Possible significant costs and liabilities resulting from pipeline integrity and other similar programs and related repairs.
- The inherent hazards and risks involved in distributing, transporting and storing natural gas.