Initial Statement of Beneficial Ownership Filed by Atmos Energy Corp Executive

Initial Beneficial Ownership Filing Analysis: Atmos Energy Corp ($ATO)

Overview

On October 8, 2026, Jeffery D Martinez, Senior Vice President of Utility Operations at Atmos Energy Corp, filed Form 3 with the SEC to report initial beneficial ownership of company securities following his appointment or assumption of Section 16 reporting status as of October 1, 2026.

Summary of Reported Holdings

• Direct Common Stock: 5,185 shares
• Indirect Common Stock: 2,600 shares held through the Retirement Savings Plan and Trust
• Derivative Holdings (Restricted Stock Units): 1,715 RSUs granted under the Company's 1998 Long-Term Incentive Plan. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock and vests three years from the grant date.

Market & Trading Impact

Form 3 filings do not reflect open-market buying or selling; rather, they establish the baseline ownership profile for an executive subject to Section 16 reporting rules. Because no market transactions occurred, this filing holds low trading significance for investors.