Atmos Energyhas an annualized dividend yield of around 2.3% and boasts a 38-year streak of increased dividend payouts. Investors desiring to generate even further income could look at a covered call trade in Atmos Energy stock.

ATO makes a strong case for investment, given its growth prospects, better debt management, liquidity and ability to increase shareholders' value.

Shares of Atmos Energy Corp. ATO inched 0.14% higher to $136.77 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.40% to 5,

Dallas, Texas-based Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) distributes natural gas. With a market cap of $20.6 billion, the company provides natural gas marketing and procurement services to large customers,

Shares of Atmos Energy Corp. ATO dropped 0.63% to $136.48 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around great trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX rising 0.25% to 5,732.93 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA rising 0.20% to 42,208.22.