Question · Q4 2025
Jeremy Tornette (via Eli) inquired about Atmos Energy's strategy for managing large load customers, specifically asking for quantification of demand included in the Refresh Capital plan and potential incremental growth opportunities. He also sought clarification on the capital recovery process, particularly how the accelerated recovery optimizes future growth, and asked about the company's target for the upper half of the 6-8% EPS CAGR through 2030.
Answer
President and CEO Kevin Akers explained that 85% of capital spending is dedicated to safety and reliability, with modest growth included for fortifications based on long-range planning models. He emphasized that the capital recovery cadence has been consistent since 2011-2012, driven by robust planning and system needs. Senior Vice President and CFO Chris Forsythe confirmed the company's intention to pursue the 6-8% EPS growth rate from the rebased guidance midpoint.