ATO · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Capital Expenditure Program
ATMOS ENERGY CORP · 2026-08-05 · Importance 64 · Surprise 42 · In source text
Atmos Energy anticipates approximately $26 billion of capital expenditures between fiscal 2026 and 2030 to modernize its distribution and transmission systems, comply with safety regulations, and support community growth. More than 80% of the planned spending is expected to support safety and reliability. Management states that expenditures are generally expected to be recoverable through rates under existing regulatory frameworks, although full recovery is not assured. Capital expenditures totaled $3.0763 billion for the nine months ended June 30, 2026, with more than 85% directed to safety and reliability improvements.
Key facts
- Between fiscal years 2026 and 2030, Atmos Energy anticipates spending approximately $26 billion, with more than 80 percent dedicated to safety and reliability spending source
- Capital expenditures for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 were $3,076.3 million source
- Total cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $(3,076,132) (in thousands). source
- Capital spending increased $478.5 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 primarily as a result of increased system modernization. source
- Over the last three fiscal years, over 85 percent of our capital spending has been committed to improving the safety and reliability of our system. source
- Over 85 percent of the capital expenditures for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was invested to improve safety and reliability of distribution and transportation systems source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| assets | positive | probable | +41.2% | Between fiscal years 2026 and 2030, Atmos Energy anticipates spending approximately $26 billion, with more than 80 percent dedicated to… |
| cash | negative | probable | -41.2% | Between fiscal years 2026 and 2030, Atmos Energy anticipates spending approximately $26 billion, with more than 80 percent dedicated to… |
| assets | positive | realized | +9.7% | Capital expenditures for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 were $3,076.3 million |
| cash | negative | realized | -9.7% | Total cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2026 was $(3,076,132) (in thousands). |