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Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers
Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
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Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win
Fed's Shocking New Plan to Control Your Money (Ad)
Turkmenistan votes for new, opposition-free parliament
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
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Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
Biden To Unleash "Choke Point" Operation On America? (Ad)
Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers
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Turkmenistan votes for new, opposition-free parliament
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
NYSE:SR

Spire - SR Stock Forecast, Price & News

$69.21
+2.39 (+3.58%)
(As of 03/24/2023 08:51 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$66.68
$69.22
50-Day Range
$66.48
$75.59
52-Week Range
$61.52
$79.24
Volume
204,600 shs
Average Volume
283,111 shs
Market Capitalization
$3.64 billion
P/E Ratio
14.95
Dividend Yield
4.16%
Price Target
$69.63

Spire MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
1.89 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
0.6% Upside
$69.63 Price Target
Short Interest
Bearish
4.20% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.45mentions of Spire in the last 14 days
Based on 7 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
2.13%
From $4.22 to $4.31 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.97 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

64th out of 84 stocks

Natural Gas Distribution Industry

9th out of 13 stocks


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About Spire (NYSE:SR) Stock

Spire Inc. operates as a public utility holding company, which provides natural gas service through its utility operations while engaging in non-regulated activities. It operates through the Gas Utility and Gas Marketing Business segments. The Gas Utility segment includes the regulated operations of Laclede Gas Company and Alabama Gas Corporation. The Gas Marketing segment includes Laclede Energy Resources, Inc., a subsidiary engaged in the marketing of natural gas and related activities on a non-regulated basis. The company also engages in other businesses, including the transportation of liquid propane, real estate development, the compression of natural gas, financial investments in other enterprises, propane sales transactions, propane storage, and related services, and merchandise sales business. Spire was founded in 1857 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

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SR Stock News Headlines

Spire (NYSE:SR) Given New $70.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley
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SR Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/4 Dividend
12/09/2022
Dividend Payable
1/04/2023
Last Earnings
2/01/2023
Ex-Dividend for 4/4 Dividend
3/09/2023
Today
3/27/2023
Dividend Payable
4/04/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/05/2023
Fiscal Year End
9/30/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Natural gas distribution
Sub-Industry
N/A
Sector
Utilities
Employees
3,584
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$69.63
High Stock Price Forecast
$75.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$61.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+0.6%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
1.89
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$220.80 million
Pretax Margin
12.95%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$2.20 billion
Cash Flow
$8.95 per share
Book Value
$49.08 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
51,006,000
Market Cap
$3.64 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.47

Key Executives

  • Suzanne Sitherwood
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Steven L. Lindsey
    Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Steven P. RascheSteven P. Rasche
    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President
  • Ryan L. Hyman
    VP & CIO-Information Technology Services
  • Mark C. Darrell
    Senior VP, Chief Legal & Compliance Officer













SR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Spire stock right now?

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Spire in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 8 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" SR shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is Spire's stock price forecast for 2023?

9 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Spire's shares. Their SR share price forecasts range from $61.00 to $75.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $69.63 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 0.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have SR shares performed in 2023?

Spire's stock was trading at $68.86 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, SR shares have increased by 0.5% and is now trading at $69.21.
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When is Spire's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, May 5th 2023.
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.

How were Spire's earnings last quarter?

Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 1st. The utilities provider reported $1.55 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.06 by $0.49. The utilities provider had revenue of $814 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $561.35 million. Spire had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.18% and a net margin of 10.42%. The firm's revenue was up 46.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.14 EPS.

How often does Spire pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Spire?

Spire declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.72 per share on Tuesday, April 4th. This represents a $2.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 9th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.14.
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Is Spire a good dividend stock?

Spire (NYSE:SR) pays an annual dividend of $2.88 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.31%. SR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company has been increasing its dividend for 19 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 62.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SR will have a dividend payout ratio of 66.82% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What guidance has Spire issued on next quarter's earnings?

Spire updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 1st. The company provided EPS guidance of $4.15-$4.35 for the period, compared to the consensus earnings per share estimate of $4.12. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Suzanne Sitherwood's approval rating as Spire's CEO?

27 employees have rated Spire Chief Executive Officer Suzanne Sitherwood on Glassdoor.com. Suzanne Sitherwood has an approval rating of 64% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Spire own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Spire investors own include AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Starbucks (SBUX), Walt Disney (DIS), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Coca-Cola (KO), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO) and Home Depot (HD).

What is Spire's stock symbol?

Spire trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SR."

Who are Spire's major shareholders?

Spire's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include American Century Companies Inc. (14.54%), Moneta Group Investment Advisors LLC (8.12%), Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. (3.08%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (2.21%), First Trust Advisors LP (2.19%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (1.98%). Insiders that own company stock include Adam W Woodard, John P Stupp Jr and Steven P Rasche.
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How do I buy shares of Spire?

Shares of SR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Spire's stock price today?

One share of SR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $69.21.

How much money does Spire make?

Spire (NYSE:SR) has a market capitalization of $3.64 billion and generates $2.20 billion in revenue each year. The utilities provider earns $220.80 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.63 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Spire have?

The company employs 3,584 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Spire?

Spire's mailing address is 700 MARKET STREET, ST LOUIS MO, 63101. The official website for the company is www.spireenergy.com. The utilities provider can be reached via phone at (314) 342-0500, via email at scott.dudley@spireenergy.com, or via fax at 314-421-1979.

This page (NYSE:SR) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff