Spire

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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Spire reports robust Q1 earnings, navigates challenges for sustainable growth

Spire's Q1 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic focus on natural gas, and commitment to safety and service quality. The company faces challenges in managing analyst queries, maintaining financial ratios, and addressing legal issues, but also sees opportunities in leveraging operational excellence and industry advocacy for future growth.

Spire reports strong earnings growth amidst weather challenges and Moody's outlook shift

Spire's Q2 2023 performance showed growth in net economic earnings and Gas Utility earnings, despite challenges from a warm winter.
The company's strategic strengths lie in its capital investment targets, regulatory support, and successful execution of plans.
Challenges include weather impacts on gas utilities and Moody's negative outlook on Alabama, while opportunities arise from investments and lower gas prices.
Overall, Spire's focus on sustainability, financial stability, and growth initiatives position it for long-term success in the energy sector.

Spire reports Q3 loss, eyes 2024 rebound amid challenges

Spire faces challenges from lower demand and high costs but is strategically positioned for growth in 2024.
Efforts towards regulatory recovery, governance oversight, and capital investments are strengths for the company.
Revised earnings guidance and financing forecast pose challenges amidst opportunities for growth.
Overall, Spire remains confident in its ability to rebound in 2024 and beyond.

Spire exceeds earnings expectations, plans utility investment for growth

Spire's strong financial performance in FY '23 and optimistic guidance for FY '24 indicate a positive outlook for the company.
While facing challenges in managing costs and driving earnings growth, Spire's strategic focus on value creation and infrastructure investment bodes well for future success.
Investors can look forward to potential growth opportunities as Spire aims to deliver on its financial targets and enhance shareholder value through prudent capital allocation.

Spire reports steady Q1 earnings amidst weather challenges and acquisitions

Spire Inc. navigated challenges from extreme weather to deliver resilient earnings performance in Q1 2024. Despite lower earnings compared to the previous year, the company remains focused on growth through strategic acquisitions and capital investments, while managing expenses efficiently.

Spire reports Q2 earnings dip, eyes growth in gas utilities

Spire's Q2 performance reflected a slight decline in earnings per share but maintained a positive growth outlook for the future.
The company's strategic strengths in capital investments, sustainable energy focus, and operational optimization were key highlights.
Challenges from lower usage, weather impacts, and regulatory issues were acknowledged, with opportunities seen in growth outlook and infrastructure development.

Spire reports improved Q3 earnings, focuses on cost efficiency

Spire anticipates earnings per share between $4.15 and $4.25 for the fiscal year, with savings expected to offset headwinds. The company is confident in long-term net economic earnings per share growth target of 5% to 7%. No plans to slow dividend growth, targeting a 15% to 16% FFO to debt ratio.

Spire reports increased earnings, extends capital plan for growth

Spire's fiscal 2024 performance reflects growth in adjusted earnings and a commitment to shareholder returns through dividend increases. The company's strategic focus on gas utilities modernization and regulatory approvals position it well for long-term growth despite market challenges.

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Spire Inc. SR reported a loss for the fourth quarter on Wednesday.

Spire Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Q4 Results

Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 20, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Megan McPhail - Managing Director, Investor Relations Steve Lindsey - President and Chief Executive Officer Steven Rasche - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Scott Doyle - Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Adam Woodard - Vice President and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Richard Sunderland - JP Morgan James Ward - Jefferies Christopher Jeffrey - Mizuho Securities Bill Appicelli - UBS Operator Good morning, everyone, and Welcome to the Spire Inc. Q4 Fiscal Year 2024 Earnings Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Spire Inc. (SR) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

SR reported a fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 loss wider than expected, with sales falling year over year by 5.3%.

Spire Q4 Loss Wider Than Expected, Revenues Decline Y/Y

Although the revenue and EPS for Spire (SR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Spire (SR) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

Spire (SR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.54 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.52. This compares to loss of $0.78 per share a year ago.

Spire (SR) Reports Q4 Loss, Lags Revenue Estimates

Affirms long-term growth target; issues fiscal 2025 earnings guidance ST. LOUIS , Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today reported results for its fiscal year 2024 ended September 30.

Spire Reports Fiscal 2024 Results

ST. LOUIS , Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today announced that Steve Rasche will step down as executive vice president and chief financial officer effective Jan. 1, 2025. He will continue to serve as a senior adviser until his retirement on April 1, 2025.

Spire Inc. announces chief financial officer retirement, successor

Looking beyond Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for Spire (SR), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended September 2024.

Unveiling Spire (SR) Q4 Outlook: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

22nd Consecutive Year of Increases  ST. LOUIS , Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) unanimously agreed to increase the annual common stock dividend to $3.14 per share from $3.02 per share.

Spire Increases Common Stock Dividend

Spire (SR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Will Spire (SR) Report Negative Earnings Next Week? What You Should Know

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Why Spire (SR) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term

ST. LOUIS , Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to discuss fiscal 2024 fourth quarter and year-end financial results, earnings guidance, and other matters. A news release will be issued before the market opens that day and will be available at Investors.SpireEnergy.com under the News tab.

Spire Inc. Fiscal 2024 Year-End Earnings Conference Call on Nov. 20

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.

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Why Is Spire (SR) Down 1.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

Spire's (SR) fiscal third-quarter loss is narrower than expected. Spire has lowered its fiscal earnings guidance due to the adverse impact of warm winter, higher interest expense and bad debt expense.

Spire (SR) Q3 Loss Narrower Than Expected Loss, Sales Lag

Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR ) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript July 31, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Megan McPhail - MD of IR Steve Lindsey - President and CEO Scott Doyle - EVP and COO Steve Rasche - EVP and CFO Adam Woodard - VP and Treasurer Conference Call Participants Richard Sunderland - JPMorgan David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Gabe Moreen - Mizuho Selman Akyol - Stifel Paul Fremont - Ladenburg Operator Good morning, and welcome to Spire's Fiscal 2024 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call. Today, all participants will be in a listen-only mode.

Spire Inc. (SR) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Spire (SR) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2024, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Compared to Estimates, Spire (SR) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Spire (SR) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.14 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.18. This compares to loss of $0.42 per share a year ago.

Spire (SR) Reports Q3 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates

ST. LOUIS , July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today reported results for its fiscal 2024 third quarter ended June 30. Highlights include: Net loss of $12.6 million, or ($0.28) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $21.6 million, or ($0.48) per share a year ago On a net economic earnings* (NEE) basis, a loss of $4.3 million, or ($0.14) per share, compared to a loss of $18.6 million, or ($0.42) per share a year ago Fiscal 2024 net economic earnings guidance range lowered to $4.15–$4.25 per share from $4.25–$4.45 For fiscal 2024 third quarter, Spire reported a consolidated net economic loss per share of $0.14, $0.28 better than last year, reflecting improved results across all segments.

Spire Reports FY24 Third Quarter Results

ST. LOUIS , July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) board of directors declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.755 per share, payable October 2, 2024, to shareholders of record on September 11, 2024. Spire has continuously paid a cash dividend since 1946, with 2024 marking the company's 21st consecutive year of increasing its common stock dividend on an annualized basis.

Spire declares dividend

Spire (SR) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Spire (SR) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?

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.

Spire: A Good Utility To Play Defense

ST. LOUIS , July 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) will host a conference call and webcast on Wednesday, July 31 to discuss fiscal 2024 third quarter results. A news release will be issued before the market opens that day and will be available at Investors.SpireEnergy.com under the News tab.

Spire to Host FY24 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call on July 31

Report details continued progress in reducing emissions, supporting communities and enhancing governance ST. LOUIS , June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) published its annual Sustainability Report covering the company's continued progress across four key priorities: the environment, safety, people and governance.

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