Spire Inc.
S&P 500SR/Utilities · Utilities - Regulated Gas/NYSE
Dividend Yield
4.29%
$3.26 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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.
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Very SafeAbout 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%
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