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Sep 30, 2020

Atmos Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Atmos Energy reported consolidated results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Key Takeaways

Atmos Energy Corporation reported earnings for fiscal 2020 with an EPS of $0.53 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, and a net income of $65.3 million for the same period. The company initiates fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2025 guidance and raises dividend by 8.7 percent.

Earnings per diluted share was $0.53 for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Consolidated net income was $65.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Capital expenditures rose 14 percent to $1,935.7 million for the year ended September 30, 2020.

Earnings per diluted share for fiscal 2021 is expected to be in the range of $4.90 to $5.10.

Total Revenue
$475M
Previous year: $444M
+7.0%
EPS
$0.53
Previous year: $0.49
+8.2%
Distribution Meters
3.33M
Avg Cost of Gas
$3.75
Gross Profit
$457M
Previous year: $430M
+6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$20.8M
Previous year: $24.6M
-15.2%
Total Assets
$15.4B
Previous year: $13.4B
+14.9%

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Forward Guidance

Earnings per diluted share for fiscal 2021 is expected to be in the range of $4.90 to $5.10. Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $2.0 billion to $2.2 billion in fiscal 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Earnings per diluted share for fiscal 2021 is expected to be in the range of $4.90 to $5.10.
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $2.0 billion to $2.2 billion in fiscal 2021.
  • The company's Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per common share.
  • The indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2021 is $2.50, which represents an 8.7% increase over fiscal 2020.
  • Atmos Energy is modernizing its business and infrastructure while investing in safety, innovation, environmental sustainability, and communities.

Challenges Ahead

  • Regulatory trends and decisions could pose risks.
  • The company's ability to access credit and capital markets may face challenges.
  • Increased federal regulatory oversight and potential penalties could arise.
  • Possible increased federal, state, and local regulation of the safety of operations.
  • The outbreak of COVID-19 and its impact on business and economic conditions.

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