Every material Form 8-K Atmos Energy has filed with the SEC since December 05, 2024, read and summarized by AI: what happened, the key figures, whether it reads positive or negative for shareholders, and how big a deal it is (impact 1-5). Newest first; each brief links to its own page and to the filing on SEC.gov.
Atmos Energy said Chairman Kim R. Cocklin will retire from the board and as Chairman at the 2027 Annual Meeting after reaching mandatory retirement age. The board approved combining the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer roles, so President and CEO J. Kevin Akers will become Chairman, subject to re-election as a director. Shareholders will see one executive holding both top roles, with an independent Lead Director continuing under the company's governance guidelines.
Kim R. Cocklin, Chairman since December 2020 and with the company since 2006, will not stand for re-election at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
J. Kevin Akers, President and CEO, will become Chairman of the Board at the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to shareholder re-election.
Nancy K. Quinn, the current Lead Director, will continue in that role from the 2027 Annual Meeting, subject to her re-election.
The board approved the change on November 3, 2026; the filing says Cocklin's decision was not the result of any disagreement with the company.
Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2026 earnings per diluted share of $8.49 on net income of $1.4 billion and initiated fiscal 2027 earnings guidance of $9.05 to $9.25 per diluted share. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of $1.09 per common share and increased its indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2027 to $4.36.
Fiscal 2026 earnings per diluted share were $8.49 on net income of $1.4 billion.
Fiscal 2027 earnings per diluted share guidance is expected to be $9.05 to $9.25.
Fiscal 2027 capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $4.5 billion.
Indicated annual dividend for fiscal 2027 is $4.36, representing a 9.0% increase over fiscal 2026.
Atmos Energy completed a public offering of $700 million in 6.000% senior notes maturing November 15, 2036, on October 9, 2026, under a registration statement on Form S-3. The company received net proceeds of approximately $691.4 million after the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, adding to its debt obligations. The notes are unsecured and rank equally with its other unsubordinated debt, and the indenture contains covenants limiting certain liens, sale-leaseback transactions, mergers and asset sales.
Principal amount of $700 million; coupon of 6.000% per year, paid May 15 and November 15, starting May 15, 2027
Net proceeds of approximately $691.4 million after underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses
Notes mature November 15, 2036; company may redeem them at its option under the indenture's terms
Indenture covenants limit specified liens, sale-leaseback transactions, consolidations or mergers, and sales of substantially all assets
Atmos Energy said Jeff D. Martinez, President of the Mid-Tex Division, will become Senior Vice President, Utility Operations on October 1, 2026, succeeding John S. McDill, who will retire in early 2027. The company also elected James H. Jeffries IV to its board effective September 1, 2026. The changes are planned leadership transitions and a board addition; the filing does not report any financial results.
Martinez, 57, becomes SVP, Utility Operations effective October 1, 2026, joins the Management Committee and reports to CEO Kevin Akers.
Martinez's annual base salary rises from $380,000 to $500,000 effective October 1, 2026.
McDill, SVP Utility Operations since October 2021, will retire in early 2027 and stays in his role until then.
Jeffries joins the board effective September 1, 2026, with a term to the 2027 annual meeting; he is retiring as a McGuire Woods partner effective August 31, 2026, and the company paid that firm $422,649 in fiscal 2025 and $346,119 in fiscal
Atmos Energy reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, with diluted earnings of $7.33 per share on net income of $1.2 billion. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.40 to $8.50 and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, which it says implies a 14.9% increase in the annual dividend over fiscal 2025.
Q3 fiscal 2026 diluted EPS of $7.33 on net income of $1.2 billion
Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance reaffirmed at $8.40 to $8.50 per diluted share
Fiscal 2026 capital expenditures expected to be approximately $4.2 billion; Q3 capital expenditures were $3.1 billion
Quarterly dividend declared at $1.00 per share; indicated fiscal 2026 annual dividend of $4.00, up 14.9% over fiscal 2025
Atmos Energy completed a public offering of $700 million aggregate principal amount of 4.750% senior notes maturing January 15, 2032, on June 18, 2026. The company said it received net proceeds of approximately $693.9 million after the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, and the notes are unsecured and rank equally with its other unsubordinated debt.
Principal amount: $700 million of 4.750% senior notes due January 15, 2032
Estimated net proceeds: approximately $693.9 million after underwriting discount and offering expenses
Interest payable January 15 and July 15 each year, beginning January 15, 2027
Indenture covenants limit specified liens, sale-leaseback transactions, mergers and the sale of substantially all assets
Atmos Energy reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026, with earnings of $5.92 per diluted share on net income of $984.9 million. The company raised its fiscal 2026 earnings per diluted share guidance to $8.40-$8.50 from $8.15-$8.35, and its board declared a $1.00 quarterly dividend.
Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings of $5.92 per diluted share on net income of $984.9 million
Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance raised to $8.40-$8.50 from $8.15-$8.35
Quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share; indicated fiscal 2026 annual dividend of $4.00, a 14.9% increase over fiscal 2025
Fiscal 2026 capital expenditure guidance expected to be approximately $4.2 billion
Atmos Energy extended the maturity of both of its $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facilities by one year, effective March 27, 2026. The three-year facility now matures March 28, 2029, and the five-year facility matures March 28, 2031, giving the company longer access to committed bank credit.
Three Year Credit Facility: $1.5 billion, maturity extended to March 28, 2029
Five Year Credit Facility: $1.5 billion, maturity extended to March 28, 2031
Extensions were made under Section 2.23 of each credit agreement and became effective March 27, 2026
Both agreements were originally entered into on March 28, 2024, with Crédit Agricole as administrative agent
Atmos Energy reported fiscal first-quarter results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with diluted earnings per share of $2.44 on net income of $403.0 million. The company affirmed its fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.15 to $8.35 and declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, which it says implies a 14.9% increase in the indicated annual dividend over fiscal 2025.
Diluted EPS of $2.44 on net income of $403.0 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2025
Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance affirmed at $8.15 to $8.35 per diluted share
Quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share; indicated fiscal 2026 annual dividend of $4.00, a 14.9% increase over fiscal 2025
Capital expenditures of $1.0 billion in the quarter; fiscal 2026 capital expenditures expected to be about $4.2 billion
Atmos Energy reported fiscal 2025 earnings of $7.46 per diluted share on net income of $1.2 billion and initiated fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.15 to $8.35. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, an indicated annual dividend of $4.00 that the company says is a 14.9% increase over fiscal 2025.
Fiscal 2025 EPS of $7.46 on net income of $1.2 billion; capital expenditures were $3.6 billion, about 87% focused on safety and reliability
Fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $8.15 to $8.35 per diluted share; capital expenditure guidance of approximately $4.2 billion
Quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, an indicated annual dividend of $4.00, a 14.9% increase over fiscal 2025
Conference call to discuss results scheduled for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
Atmos Energy completed a public offering of $600 million in 5.450% Senior Notes due 2056 on October 1, 2025, receiving net proceeds of approximately $589.8 million. The notes are unsecured senior obligations that rank equally with the company's other unsubordinated debt and carry covenants limiting certain liens, sale and leaseback transactions, mergers and asset sales.
Principal amount: $600 million; interest rate 5.450% per year, payable January 15 and July 15, beginning January 15, 2026
Net proceeds after underwriting discount and estimated expenses: approximately $589.8 million
Notes mature January 15, 2056; Atmos Energy may redeem them at its option under the Indenture terms
Offering was made under a Form S-3 registration statement and a prospectus supplement dated September 18, 2025
Atmos Energy reported results for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ended June 30, 2025, and raised its fiscal 2025 earnings per diluted share guidance to $7.35-$7.45. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, an indicated annual dividend of $3.48 that is 8.1% higher than fiscal 2024, which matters to shareholders as a signal of higher expected earnings and continued dividend growth.
Fiscal year-to-date earnings were $6.40 per diluted share on net income of $1.0 billion.
Fiscal 2025 EPS guidance is $7.35-$7.45 per diluted share; fiscal 2025 capital expenditure guidance is about $3.7 billion.
Quarterly dividend of $0.87 per common share; indicated fiscal 2025 annual dividend of $3.48, up 8.1% over fiscal 2024.
Conference call to discuss results is set for August 7, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Atmos Energy completed a public offering of $500 million of 5.200% senior notes maturing August 15, 2035, under a registration statement on Form S-3 and a prospectus supplement dated June 16, 2025. The company received net proceeds of approximately $493.5 million after the underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses, and the notes will add to its unsecured debt obligations.
Principal amount of $500 million; interest at 5.200% per year, paid February 15 and August 15, beginning February 15, 2026
Net proceeds of approximately $493.5 million after underwriting discount and estimated offering expenses
Notes are unsecured senior obligations ranking equally with existing and future unsubordinated debt
Indenture limits liens, specified sale and leaseback transactions, mergers, and sales of substantially all assets
Atmos Energy reported results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter, which ended March 31, 2025, and raised its fiscal 2025 earnings per diluted share guidance to $7.20-$7.30 from $7.05-$7.25. The board also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, with an indicated fiscal 2025 annual dividend of $3.48, an 8.1% increase over fiscal 2024.
Fiscal year-to-date diluted EPS of $5.26 on net income of $837.4 million
Fiscal 2025 EPS guidance raised to $7.20-$7.30 from $7.05-$7.25 per diluted share
Quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share; indicated fiscal 2025 annual dividend of $3.48, up 8.1%
Fiscal 2025 capital expenditure guidance of approximately $3.7 billion; conference call May 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern
Atmos Energy extended the maturities of two $1.5 billion senior unsecured revolving credit facilities by one year each, effective March 31, 2025. The Three Year Credit Facility now matures March 28, 2028, and the Five Year Credit Facility now matures March 28, 2030.
Three Year Credit Facility ($1.5 billion) maturity extended to March 28, 2028
Five Year Credit Facility ($1.5 billion) maturity extended to March 28, 2030
Both extensions under Section 2.23 of the credit agreements, effective March 31, 2025
Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank is the administrative agent for both facilities
Atmos Energy reported first-quarter fiscal 2025 results for the quarter ended December 31, 2024, with earnings of $2.23 per diluted share on net income of $351.9 million. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 EPS guidance of $7.05 to $7.25 per diluted share and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per share, an indicated annual dividend of $3.48 that is 8.1% above fiscal 2024.
Q1 fiscal 2025 earnings were $2.23 per diluted share on net income of $351.9 million.
Fiscal 2025 EPS guidance was reaffirmed at $7.05 to $7.25 per diluted share.
Quarterly dividend declared at $0.87 per share; indicated annual dividend of $3.48, up 8.1% over fiscal 2024.
Fiscal 2025 capital expenditure guidance is approximately $3.7 billion; Q1 capital expenditures were $891.2 million.
Atmos Energy said its Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Karen E. Hartsfield, will retire in late 2025. She will hold her role until December 31, 2024, then become a Senior Advisor while remaining on the Management Committee. Jessica Bateman Pulliam, a partner at Baker Botts L.L.P., will succeed her in the general counsel role effective January 1, 2025, and will report to CEO Kevin Akers.
Hartsfield notified the company on December 3, 2024, that she will retire in late 2025.
Hartsfield serves as general counsel until December 31, 2024, then moves to Senior Advisor.
Bateman Pulliam has spent over 21 years at Baker Botts L.L.P. and joins the Management Committee.
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