Spire Inc. (SR) Stock Price & Analysis
Spire Inc. (SR) closed at USD 85.56 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.70% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 82.51; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 83.24–85.78 on volume of 651,620 shares. Market capitalization is $5.06B, with a 52-week range of USD 74.84–95.31 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (SR)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.36 on a 1–5 scale) (11 analysts), mean target USD 91.4 (range 79–102).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +0.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +65.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-17, EPS estimate USD -1.07, revenue estimate $304M.
Analysts (SR)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.36 on a 1–5 scale), 11 analysts; mean target USD 91.4 (low 79, high 102).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | JP Morgan | Target raised | Neutral | $85 → $86 |
| 2026-09-29 | Scotiabank | Initiated | Sector Perform | $79 |
| 2026-09-18 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $91 → $88 |
| 2026-08-21 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Overweight | $96 → $91 |
| 2026-06-26 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight → Neutral | $84 → $85 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SR)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +0.7% | +65.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +0.7% | +10.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Max drawdown | -19.4% (Apr 2026→Jun 2026) | -26.0% (May 2022→Oct 2023) |
Companies that name SR in their SEC reports
| Relationship to SR | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | Duke Energy CORP (DUK) | 10-K Feb 26, 2026 | “In July 2025, Piedmont entered into a purchase agreement with Spire Inc. for the sale of Piedmont's Tennessee business, which is included within the GU&I segment of Duke Energy and Piedmont.” |
SR analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $-1.07 | $-1.20 | -11.0% | $303.5M | 8 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.88 | $1.91 | -1.2% | $804.3M | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Sep 2026) | $4.01 | $4.02 | -0.3% | $2.53B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Sep 2027) | $5.48 | $5.52 | -0.7% | $2.95B | 11 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 85.56 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.70% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 82.51 |
| Open | USD 83.14 |
| Day Range | USD 83.24 – 85.78 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 74.84 – 95.31 |
| Volume | 651,620 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.06B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SR)
Nexqual's technical model rates SR "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 69.86 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 80.64) |
| MACD | 0.97 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SR)
Wall Street analysts rate SR "Buy" based on 11 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 91.4 (range USD 79–102), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 11 |
| Mean Target | USD 91.4 |
| High Target | USD 102 |
| Low Target | USD 79 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 5 / 0 |
Earnings (SR)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-17 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -1.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $303.53M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD -0.26 vs est -0.3 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 3.76 vs est 3.76 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.77 vs est 1.64 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.47 vs est -0.38 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SR)
| Total Revenue | $2.67B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +19.20% |
| Gross Margin | +43.97% |
| Operating Margin | +7.07% |
| Profit Margin | +20.56% |
| ROE | +8.11% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.03 |
| Current Ratio | 0.37 |
| Total Cash | $20.70M |
| Total Debt | $7.26B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SR)
Nexqual rates Spire Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 44%, operating 7% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $21M cash vs $7.26B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $609M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 8%, ROA 3.1% |
Ownership (SR)
| Insider Ownership | +2.33% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +93.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | 59.11M |
| Float | 57.68M |
| Short % of Float | +6.89% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (SR)
Spire Inc. is led by Scott Edward Doyle, President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Scott Edward Doyle |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & CFO | Adam W. Woodard |
| Senior VP & President of Spire Missouri | Stephen M. Mills |
| Executive VP & COO | Steve C. Greenley |
| Managing Director of Investor Relations | Megan L. McPhail |
Major Backers & Investors (SR)
Notable institutional backers of Spire Inc. include American Century Companies Inc, Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc., UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| American Century Companies Inc | 3.75% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 2.84% |
| UNDISCOVERED MANAGERS Fd.S-Undiscovered Managers Behavioral Value Fd. | 2.31% |
| CAPTRUST Financial Advisors | 1.83% |
| Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. | 1.82% |
| Vaughan Nelson Investment Management, L.P. | 1.78% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 14.46% |
| Vanguard Group | 10.37% |
| State Street | 5.32% |
| Geode Capital | 2.79% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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| OGS | ONE Gas, Inc. | USD 78.25 | ▲ 3.57% |
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| BIPC | Brookfield Infrastructure Corpo | USD 37.63 | ▲ 2.53% |
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| SWX | Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | USD 91.08 | ▲ 3.01% |
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