Spire Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 4/6
Spire has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 7%, while the Gas Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 4.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 4.5% per year. Spire's return on equity is 8.3%, and it has net margins of 10.5%.
Key information
6.97%
Earnings growth rate
4.01%
EPS growth rate
| Gas Utilities Industry Growth | 10.04% |
| Revenue growth rate | 4.50% |
| Return on equity | 8.31% |
| Net Margin | 10.52% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 24
SR: Preferred Redemption And Refined Assumptions Will Support Steady Future Total Returns
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Spire from $98.81 to $99.75, citing updated assumptions around slightly higher revenue growth, profit margins near 11.37%, and a modestly lower future P/E estimate of about 20.11x. What's in the News Spire plans to redeem all 10,000 outstanding shares of its 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, along with the related depositary shares, at a redemption price of $25.36056 per depositary share.Narrative Update • Apr 10
SR: Preferred Redemption And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Total Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target for Spire higher from $96.25 to $98.81, citing updated assumptions around slightly different revenue growth, profit margin, and forward P/E expectations. What's in the News Spire plans to redeem all 10,000 outstanding shares of its 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, including the related depositary shares, on an anticipated redemption date of February 13, 2026, at a redemption price of $25.36056 per depositary share, covering par value and accumulated dividends (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Mar 26
SR: Preferred Redemption And Stable Assumptions Will Support Future Total Returns
Analysts have nudged their price target for Spire slightly higher to $96.25 from $96.13, tying the adjustment to modest tweaks in fair value inputs, revenue growth expectations, profit margin assumptions and the forward P/E framework. What's in the News Spire plans to redeem all 10,000 shares of its 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, along with the related depositary shares, on February 13, 2026, at a redemption price of $25.00 per depositary share plus $0.36056 in accumulated and unpaid dividends, for a total of $25.36056 per share (company filing).Narrative Update • Mar 09
SR: Preferred Redemption And Steady Assumptions Will Support Future Total Returns
Analysts have maintained their price target for Spire at $96.13, reflecting largely unchanged assumptions regarding fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. What's in the News Spire plans to redeem all 10,000 outstanding shares of its 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, including the related depositary shares, on the anticipated redemption date of February 13, 2026 (company filing).Narrative Update • Feb 23
SR: Preferred Redemption And Stable Outlook Will Support Future Total Returns
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on Spire to $96.13 from $94.50. This reflects updated fair value and P/E inputs in their models, while core growth and margin expectations remain broadly consistent.Narrative Update • Feb 07
SR: Higher Dividend And Preferred Redemption Will Support Future Total Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Spire to US$94.50 from US$93.44. This reflects updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that slightly adjust their long term outlook for the business.Seeking Alpha • Jan 28
SRJN: A 6.375% Junior Subordinated Notes IPO From Spire
Summary Spire Inc. has issued 6.375% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2086, offering a 6.56% yield to maturity and BBB-/Baa3 ratings. SRJN is borderline investment grade, but Spire's recent credit outlook downgrade to 'Negative' signals caution for debt investors. SRJN appears overvalued relative to Spire's senior long-term debt and less attractive versus discounted Utilities baby bond peers. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jan 24
SR: Higher Dividend Policy Will Support Attractive Future Total Returns
Narrative Update on Spire Analysts have made a very small adjustment to their price target on Spire to approximately US$93.44. This reflects slightly lower revenue growth assumptions and a modestly higher profit margin outlook within a largely unchanged discount rate and future P/E framework.Narrative Update • Jan 09
SR: Higher Dividend And Stable Outlook Will Support Attractive Future Returns
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Spire steady at $93.50, explaining that updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E are essentially unchanged and do not justify a new price target level. What's in the News The board of directors approved an annual common stock dividend of $3.30 per share, compared with the prior level of $3.14 per share (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 14
SR: Dividend Increase Will Support Attractive Long Term Shareholder Returns
Analysts have raised their price target on Spire to approximately $93.50 per share, reflecting improved confidence in the company’s long term earnings profile, supported by modestly lower perceived risk and stable growth assumptions. What's in the News The board of directors unanimously approved an increase in Spire's annual common stock dividend to $3.30 per share from $3.14, a 5.1 percent raise.Narrative Update • Nov 30
SR: Dividend Hike And Margin Pressures Will Shape Balanced Shareholder Outlook
Analysts have increased their price target for Spire from $89.61 to $93.50. They cite expectations of higher revenue growth, despite a slight decline in projected profit margins and an uptick in anticipated future price-to-earnings ratios.Analysis Article • Nov 24
Spire's (NYSE:SR) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Spire Inc. ( NYSE:SR ) has announced that the dividend on 5th of January will be increased to $0.825...Analysis Article • Nov 20
Analysts Just Made A Major Revision To Their Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) Revenue Forecasts
One thing we could say about the analysts on Spire Inc. ( NYSE:SR ) - they aren't optimistic, having just made a major...Narrative Update • Nov 16
SR: Dividend Increase And Modest Adjustments Will Support Steady Shareholder Returns
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Shift for Spire Analysts have maintained Spire's fair value estimate at $89.61, citing minor adjustments to growth and profitability expectations that resulted in no change to the overall price target. What's in the News Spire's board of directors has unanimously approved an increase to the annual common stock dividend, raising it to $3.30 per share from $3.14 per share (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Nov 01
SR: Measured Outlook Will Balance Profit Upside And Revenue Slowdown
Narrative Update on Spire: Change in Analyst Price Target Analysts have raised their price target for Spire from $83.69 to $89.61, citing adjusted projections in revenue growth, profit margin, and other key financial metrics. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Increased from $83.69 to $89.61, reflecting a higher assessment of Spire's intrinsic worth.Narrative Update • Oct 18
Modernizing Infrastructure And Tennessee Expansion Will Unlock Capital Opportunities
Spire Analyst Price Target Rises Amid Improved Metrics Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Spire from $80.36 to $83.69, citing improved financial forecasts and a modest uptick in profitability projections. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate has increased from $80.36 to $83.69, reflecting a modest rise.Narrative Update • Oct 04
Modernizing Infrastructure And Tennessee Expansion Will Unlock Capital Opportunities
Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Spire from $80.93 to $80.36. This reflects a modest adjustment based on updated forecasts for growth and profitability.Analysis Article • Sep 11
Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) Shares Could Be 20% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Spire fair value estimate is US$95.64 Spire's US$76.32 share...Analysis Article • Aug 24
With EPS Growth And More, Spire (NYSE:SR) Makes An Interesting Case
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Jul 30
Investors Appear Satisfied With Spire Inc.'s (NYSE:SR) Prospects
There wouldn't be many who think Spire Inc.'s ( NYSE:SR ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 18.1x is worth a...Seeking Alpha • Sep 19
Spire: The High-Yield Preferreds Are The Best Play For This Utility
Summary Spire Inc. is a natural gas utility with 1.7 million customers in Missouri, Mississippi and Alabama. The 4.5% dividend yield is attractive and above the utility industry average of 3.9%. Increases have been around 5.0% the last five years, and another raise will come in December. While Spire's fundamentals are stable, warmer winters and rising interest expenses have negatively impacted earnings, with 2024 projections lowered to $4.15-$4.25 per share. The preferred shares offer the better investment alternative, with a 5.9% yield, especially after the 0.5% Fed rate cut. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 03
Modernizing Infrastructure And Tactical Cost Management Propel Future Growth
Spire's emphasis on cost management and efficiency is set to enhance operational efficiency and lower overall costs, potentially boosting net margins from 2025.Seeking Alpha • Jul 24
Spire: A Good Utility To Play Defense
Summary Spire Inc. is a reliable natural gas provider in the Southeastern US, with steady earnings and infrastructure investments for growth. The company focuses on gas utility services, with consistent dividend increases and long-term EPS growth, making it a good fit for income investors. Spire's earnings show consistent growth, with net economic earnings and net income increasing, supported by rate increases in states like Alabama and Missouri. Shares are a buy with a price target of $75. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Spire makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | 2,570 | 270 | -17 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 2,476 | 257 | -16 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 2,436 | 271 | -15 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 2,428 | 237 | -13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 2,506 | 232 | -11 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,593 | 236 | -9 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,610 | 231 | -7 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 2,614 | 222 | -8 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 2,609 | 197 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 2,666 | 202 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 2,670 | 226 | -10 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 2,700 | 246 | -12 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 2,457 | 241 | -13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 2,199 | 206 | -14 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 2,175 | 203 | -14 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 2,054 | 210 | -13 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,278 | 223 | -11 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,236 | 257 | -10 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 2,197 | 247 | -34 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,191 | 149 | -32 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,801 | 96 | -12 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,855 | 74 | -13 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,829 | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,829 | 150 | 11 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,917 | 175 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,952 | 179 | -8 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,966 | 191 | -5 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,995 | 221 | 3 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,005 | 165 | 13 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,965 | 214 | 14 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,985 | 226 | 14 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,957 | 222 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,807 | 232 | -2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,741 | 161 | 19 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,761 | 160 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,687 | 149 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,633 | 142 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,537 | 144 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,462 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,488 | 143 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,756 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,976 | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 1,995 | 140 | 0 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: SR has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: SR's current net profit margins (10.5%) are higher than last year (9.3%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: SR's earnings have grown by 7% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: SR's earnings growth over the past year (16.5%) exceeds its 5-year average (7% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: SR earnings growth over the past year (16.5%) did not outperform the Gas Utilities industry 16.5%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: SR's Return on Equity (8.3%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 06:22 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Spire Inc. is covered by 14 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ross Fowler | BofA Global Research |
| Ross Fowler | BofA Global Research |
| Michael Gaugler | Brean Capital Historical (Janney Montgomery) |