Analysts Offer Predictions for Spire’s Q2 Earnings (NYSE:SR)

Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2027 earnings estimates for shares of Spire in a note issued to investors on Friday, October 23rd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the utilities provider will earn $4.14 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $4.11. The consensus estimate for Spire’s current full-year earnings is $4.00 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Spire’s FY2027 earnings at $5.43 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.14 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $4.23 EPS and Q3 2028 earnings at $0.16 EPS.

SR has been the topic of a number of other research reports. BTIG Research restated a “buy” rating and issued a $102.00 target price on shares of Spire in a report on Monday, September 21st. Weiss Ratings raised Spire from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “buy (b)” rating in a research report on Friday, October 9th. Scotiabank began coverage on Spire in a report on Tuesday, September 29th. They set a “sector perform” rating and a $79.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on Spire from $85.00 to $86.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 20th. Finally, Huntington began coverage on Spire in a research report on Monday, September 14th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $93.00 price target for the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Spire presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $92.58.

Spire Price Performance

Shares of SR opened at $86.01 on Monday. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $80.85 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $84.46. Spire has a 52 week low of $74.84 and a 52 week high of $95.31.

Spire (NYSE:SR) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The utilities provider reported ($0.26) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of ($0.32) by $0.06. The business had revenue of $420.20 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $394.62 million. Spire’s revenue was up 19.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.01 EPS. Spire has set its FY 2026 guidance at 3.900-4.100 EPS.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Spire

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Spire during the 1st quarter worth approximately $3,631,000. Congress Asset Management Co. lifted its stake in Spire by 20.9% in the third quarter. Congress Asset Management Co. now owns 87,825 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $6,683,000 after purchasing an additional 15,189 shares during the last quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its stake in Spire by 104.7% in the first quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 45,257 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $4,098,000 after purchasing an additional 23,149 shares during the last quarter. Hennessy Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in Spire by 15.7% in the second quarter. Hennessy Advisors Inc. now owns 60,441 shares of the utilities provider’s stock valued at $4,720,000 after purchasing an additional 8,200 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC bought a new position in Spire during the fourth quarter valued at $1,490,000. 87.36% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Spire Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, September 11th were given a $0.8250 dividend. This represents a $3.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, September 11th.

Trending Headlines about Spire

Here are the key news stories impacting Spire this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Long-term earnings estimates edged higher: Zacks Research raised its FY2028 EPS forecast to $6.10 from $6.08 and increased its Q1 2027 estimate to $1.85 from $1.83. The firm also lifted its Q4 2027 forecast to a $0.51-per-share loss from a $0.56 loss, indicating modestly improved expectations for future profitability.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst price target implies potential upside: Analysts have an average price target of $92.58 for Spire, above the recent share price near $86. The target suggests analysts see additional value in the stock, likely supported by its utility-like defensive characteristics and expected earnings growth. Spire Inc. Stock Has Average Price Target of $92.58 According to Analysts
• Neutral Sentiment: Full-year expectations remain unchanged: The consensus forecast remains $4.00 in EPS for the current fiscal year, consistent with Spire’s previously issued FY2026 guidance of $3.90 to $4.10 per share. Investors are awaiting additional results and guidance to determine whether estimates will move materially.
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term quarterly estimates were lowered: Zacks cut its Q4 2026 EPS forecast to a $1.02 loss from a $1.01 loss and reduced its Q3 2027 forecast to a $0.04 loss from expected EPS of $0.10. These revisions highlight pressure in weaker seasonal quarters and may limit near-term enthusiasm. Analysts Offer Predictions for Spire’s Q2 Earnings

About Spire

Spire Inc is an energy company that provides natural gas services to residential, commercial, industrial and other customers. Through its regulated utility operations, the company distributes natural gas and provides related customer services, with a focus on delivering dependable energy and maintaining the infrastructure needed to serve its communities.

Spire’s regulated utilities serve customers primarily in Missouri and Alabama, with operations that have also included service in Mississippi.