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Spire Inc.

S&P 500

SR/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas/NYSE

Dividend Yield

4.29%

$3.26 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$79.29P/E15.6MCap4.5BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

62/ 100Safe

SR's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 65.2% earnings payout ratio & 34.4% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 91.2% fcf payout ratio & 2.6x interest coverage. As a utility, higher payout ratios and leverage are typical for this regulated sector.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Operating Margin: 30.2%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
  • Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.

Risks

  • Current Ratio: 0.5xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 91.2%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • Interest Coverage: 2.6xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.

Payout & Coverage

Caution

Balance Sheet

Warning
0.5xDanger
232.8Caution

Profitability

Safe
9.1%Caution
30.2%Very Safe
46.2%Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
GrowingVery Safe

About Spire Inc.

Spire Inc. is a public utility company primarily engaged in the delivery and sale of natural gas, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers throughout the United States. The company focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of natural gas through an expansive network of pipelines and related infrastructure. Operating within a crucial sector, Spire Inc. impacts energy access and stability, providing a critical resource for heating and power generation. Spire Inc. is integral to the utility industry, focusing on infrastructure investments, safety enhancement, and adopting sustainable practices to reduce its environmental footprint. By leveraging natural gas as a bridge in the transition to renewable energy sources, Spire Inc. plays a pivotal role in supporting energy reliability and efficiency. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, this company is a key player in the regional energy market and contributes significantly to local economic development, addressing both immediate and long-term energy needs.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

4.29%

Annual Dividend

$3.26

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

65.18%

FCF Payout Ratio

91.24%

52-Week Range

$71.24 - $95.31

Dividend History (2016–2025)

SR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

SR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 11, 2026

Next Payment Date

July 2, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

4.65%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

4.78%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

5.45%

3-Year Total Growth

14.59%

5-Year Total Growth

26.32%

10-Year Total Growth

70.05%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$7,929.00

Annual Income

$326.00

Quarterly Income

$81.50

Monthly Income

$27.17

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SR's current dividend yield?
Spire Inc. (SR) currently has a dividend yield of 4.29%, based on a stock price of $79.29 and an annual dividend of $3.26.
When is SR's next dividend payment date?
SR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-06-11 and the next payment date is 2026-07-02. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does SR pay in dividends per year?
Spire Inc. paid $3.18 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has SR been increasing its dividend?
Spire Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 4.78% and a 10-year CAGR of 5.45%.
Is SR's dividend safe?
Spire Inc. has a payout ratio of 65.18%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 91.24%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is SR's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Spire Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for utilities companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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