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ATO vs NWN
Side-by-side comparison of Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) and Northwest Natural Holding Company (NWN): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- Both ATO and NWN operate in Oil/Gas Transmission (Utilities), so they compete in similar markets.
- ATO is the larger of the two at $28.32B, about 13.5x NWN ($2.10B).
- ATO has been more active in the news (8 items in the past 4 weeks vs 7 for NWN).
- ATO has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 12 for NWN).
Atmos Energy Corporation
Atmos Energy Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the regulated natural gas distribution, and pipeline and storage businesses in the United States. It operates in two segments, Distribution, and Pipeline and Storage. The Distribution segment is involved in the regulated natural gas distribution and related sales operations in eight states. This segment distributes natural gas to approximately three million residential, commercial, public authority, and industrial customers. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 71,558 miles of underground distribution and transmission mains. The Pipeline and Storage segment engages in the pipeline and storage operations. This segment transports natural gas for third parties and manages five underground storage reservoirs in Texas; and provides ancillary services to the pipeline industry, including parking arrangements, lending, and inventory sales. As of September 30, 2020, it owned 5,684 miles of gas transmission lines. Atmos Energy Corporation was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
Northwest Natural Holding Company
Northwest Natural Holding Company, through its subsidiary, Northwest Natural Gas Company, provides regulated natural gas distribution services to residential, commercial, industrial, and transportation customers in Oregon and Southwest Washington. The company also owns and operates 20 Bcf of underground gas storage capacity in Oregon. In addition, it is involved in water businesses and other investment activities. It serves approximately 2.5 million natural gas customers in approximately 140 communities through 770,000 meters; and 63,000 people through approximately 26,000 connections in the Pacific Northwest and Texas. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
Latest ATO
- Director Ware William James bought $50,278 worth of shares (300 units at $167.59), increasing direct ownership by 160% to 488 units (SEC Form 4)
- Atmos Energy Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Atmos Energy Corporation Announces Retirement of John S. McDill and Appointment of Jeff D. Martinez to Senior Vice President, Utility Operations
- Atmos Energy Corporation Names James H. Jeffries IV to Board of Directors
- SEC Form 10-Q filed by Atmos Energy Corporation
- Atmos Energy Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits
- Atmos Energy Corporation Reports Earnings for Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter; Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance
- Atmos Energy Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
- Wells Fargo initiated coverage on Atmos Energy with a new price target
- Atmos Energy Corporation to Host Fiscal 2026 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on August 6, 2026
Latest NWN
- Director Anderson David Hugo sold $76,294 worth of shares (1,500 units at $50.86) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 50,759 units (SEC Form 4)
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Mcdonough Sandra
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Bragdon Peter J
- SEC Form 4 filed by Director Ludford Mary E
- Northwest Natural upgraded by Wells Fargo with a new price target
- SEC Form 10-Q filed by Northwest Natural Holding Company
- NW Natural Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Expects 2026 EPS in the Upper Half of Guidance Range
- Northwest Natural Holding Company filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events
- Director Anderson David Hugo sold $76,775 worth of shares (1,500 units at $51.18) as part of a pre-agreed trading plan, decreasing direct ownership by 3% to 52,259 units (SEC Form 4)
- NW Natural Holdings Schedules Earnings Release and Conference Call for Wednesday, August 5