Dividend Aristocrats rebounded in June and are now outperforming SPY YTD with a 9.61% return versus SPY's 6.91%. CAT leads 2026 performance at +76.98%, with 46 Aristocrats now ahead of SPY and 39 posting double-digit total returns. Recent dividend increases averaged 4.09%, slightly below the 2025 average, with 2026's average dividend growth rate at 3.97%.
Atmos Energy remains a "Buy" for its stable, regulated business and credible 7%-8% long-term growth outlook. ATO benefits from Texas migration, strong customer growth, and favorable legislative changes supporting rapid cap-ex recovery. Raised FY24 EPS guidance to $8.40-$8.50, reflecting pipeline strength and high near-term visibility, with a 2.2% dividend yield and 42-year increase streak.
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Atmos Energy NYSE: ATO raised its fiscal 2026 earnings guidance after reporting higher first-half profit, citing rate increases, customer growth, benefits from Texas regulatory changes and stronger revenue from its Atmos Pipeline-Texas through-system business.
Atmos Energy raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday after reporting a rise in second-quarter earnings, as it expects robust demand for its natural gas distribution and pipeline facilities.
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