** Brokerage Mizuho raises price target on natural gas utility Atmos Energy ATO.N to $180 from $170; maintains "neutral" rating
** The new price target represents a 4.8% upside to stock's last close
** Brokerage says company's new 5-year forecast plan reflects continued high-growth expectations across the business
** 4 of 15 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 11 "hold", median PT is $178 - data compiled by LSEG
** Up to last close, shares up 23.3% YTD
(Reporting by Varun Sahay in Bengaluru)
((Varun.sahay@thomsonreuters.com))