Operating Expenses

Provision for Credit Losses

Atmos Energy Provision for Credit Losses increased by 89.4% to $14.06M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 2.3%, from $14.39M to $14.06M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Provision for Credit Losses shows a downward trend with a -8.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests deteriorating credit quality or portfolio growth, while a decrease may indicate improved borrower health or more conservative lending.

Detailed definition

This is an expense set aside to cover expected future losses on loans and credit card receivables. It reflects managemen...

Peer comparison

Standard for all lenders and credit card issuers.

Metric ID: provision_for_credit_losses

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$14.40M$10.94M$6.37M$5.71M$5.66M$0.00$7.23M$13.01M$1.76M$353.00K$6.75M$12.80M$3.58M$1.72M$8.62M$14.39M$1.77M$5.99M$7.42M$14.06M
QoQ Change-24.1%-41.7%-10.4%-0.8%-100.0%+79.9%-86.5%-79.9%>999%+89.6%-72.1%-51.9%+401.0%+66.9%-87.7%+238.4%+23.9%+89.4%
YoY Change-60.7%-100.0%+13.5%+128.0%-68.9%-6.7%-1.6%+103.4%+387.5%+27.7%+12.5%-50.5%+248.2%-13.9%-2.3%
Range$0.00$14.40M
CAGR-0.5%
Avg YoY Growth+41.1%
Median YoY Growth-1.6%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Atmos Energy's provision for credit losses?
Atmos Energy (ATO) reported provision for credit losses of $14.06M in Q1 2026.
How has Atmos Energy's provision for credit losses changed year-over-year?
Atmos Energy's provision for credit losses decreased by 2.3% year-over-year, from $14.39M to $14.06M.
What is the long-term trend for Atmos Energy's provision for credit losses?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Atmos Energy's provision for credit losses has grown at a -8.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.81M to $30.78M.
What does provision for credit losses mean?
The amount of money set aside to cover potential losses from unpaid loans.