Key statistics
Previous close$81.95
Open$82.97
Day high$84.35
Day low$81.34
52-week high$95.31
52-week low$71.24
Market cap4.81B
Volume328.79K
Average volume535.85K
P/E ratio16.06
Forward P/E—
EPS5.07
Dividend yield+4.00%
Market context
Why it moved
SR declined as broader market sentiment turned negative, with the S&P 500 and energy-adjacent sectors pulled down by a broad market selloff driven by a deepening global chip stock rout sparked by China's release of a competitive AI model, rising geopolitical tensions from renewed U.S.-Iran military strikes, and general risk-off rotation away from equities.
What is happening
Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.
July 17, 2026Spire Inc. edged lower in regular trading before recovering slightly in after-hours, as the broader utilities sector came under pressure amid a risk-off session driven by escalating U.S.-Iran military exchanges and a tech-led selloff that weighed on equities broadly. Investors are also positioning ahead of Spire's FY26 Q3 earnings call scheduled for August 5, with Q2 results having shown an EPS beat ($3.76 vs. $3.72 est.) but revenue and full-year guidance falling short of consensus, tempering near-term sentiment.-0.6589
July 17, 2026Spire Inc. gained over 2% on Thursday, outperforming the broader market as the S&P 500 closed lower amid tech-driven weakness. The regulated gas utility found support from defensive rotation and broader sector tailwinds, with the utilities sector benefiting from investor appetite for stability as growth and AI stocks pulled back. Spire also announced its FY26 third-quarter earnings call for August 5, giving investors a near-term catalyst to watch as the company prepares to report results and update guidance.2.2585
July 15, 2026Spire Inc. closed modestly lower, underperforming the broader utilities sector (XLU) as the S&P 500 eked out a slight gain on the back of a softer-than-expected June CPI report. The primary company-specific development was Spire's announcement that it will host its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings conference call on August 5, giving investors a near-term catalyst to watch. The regulated gas utility space saw mixed sentiment as geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz kept energy markets on edge, while peer Chesapeake Utilities unveiled a $1.2 billion Florida gas pipeline project, highlighting continued infrastructure investment appetite across the sector.-1.2497
July 14, 2026Spire Inc. rose roughly 2% in Monday's session, outperforming both the broader market and the utilities sector as investors rotated into defensive, regulated gas names amid a volatile macro backdrop. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on renewed U.S.-Iran tensions that sent oil prices surging, while the utilities sector ETF (XLU) held relatively firm — a classic safe-haven dynamic that benefited income-oriented stocks like Spire. Adding fundamental support, Spire recently reported Q2 2026 EPS of $3.76, beating expectations driven by operational efficiency and favorable weather, reinforcing investor confidence in the company's steady earnings profile heading into a busy earnings season.2.0934
July 11, 2026Spire Inc. closed essentially flat as investors digest the company's recent portfolio transformation. Earlier this week, Spire recast its fiscal 2025 financials to reflect the divestiture of Spire Marketing and Spire Storage as discontinued operations, while repositioning Spire MoGas and Spire STL Pipeline into its 'Other' segment — a presentational shift that leaves consolidated earnings and cash flows unchanged but clarifies the company's sharpened focus on its core regulated gas utility business. Mizuho maintained a Buy rating with an $88 price target, and the broader utilities sector (XLU) edged higher alongside the S&P 500's modest gains.0.1862
July 9, 2026Spire Inc. closed modestly higher, outperforming the broader utilities sector as investors responded to a flurry of positive catalysts: Mizuho reinstated coverage with an Outperform rating and $88 price target, citing Spire's transformation into a fully regulated natural gas utility following the sale of Spire Storage and divestiture of Spire Marketing. The company also recast its fiscal 2025 financials to reflect these discontinued operations, while raising its annual dividend to $3.14/share—extending a 22-year streak—with multiple analysts maintaining Buy-equivalent ratings and targets ranging up to $95.0.9142
July 9, 2026Spire Inc. closed down nearly 1.5%, pressured by a broader market risk-off session sparked by renewed U.S.-Iran military exchanges that sent oil prices surging and reignited inflation fears. Adding to the day's complexity, Spire filed an 8-K recasting its fiscal 2025 quarterly results to reflect Spire Marketing and Spire Storage as discontinued operations following recent divestitures, reinforcing its transition to a fully regulated natural gas utility. Mizuho's reinstatement of an Outperform rating with an $88 price target — citing the simplified, fully regulated business profile and reduced regulatory lag from an upcoming Missouri rate case — offers a constructive longer-term backdrop, even as near-term macro headwinds and sector softness in XLU weighed on shares.-1.4684
July 8, 2026Spire Inc. closed sharply higher after Mizuho reinstated coverage with an Outperform rating and an $88 price target, citing the company's transformation into a fully regulated natural gas utility following the completed sale of Spire Storage and divestiture of Spire Marketing. Analyst Gabriel Moreen argued that Spire's valuation discount to regulated utility peers is undeserved, pointing to improved earnings visibility, cash flow predictability, and a 22-consecutive-year dividend growth streak — with the annual dividend recently raised to $3.14 per share.3.2883
MarketBeat · July 18, 2026Spire Global (NYSE:SPIR) Lowered to Strong Sell Rating by Wall Street Zen↗Investing.com · July 17, 2026Spire Global names Eric Mellinger as chief commercial officer↗Stock Titan · July 17, 2026Spire Global names executive whose team grew a $4B-plus defense pipeline↗Business Wire · July 17, 2026Spire Global Appoints Eric (“Mell”) Mellinger as Chief Commercial Officer↗ Benzinga · July 7, 2026Mizuho Reinstates Outperform on Spire, Announces $88 Price TargetMt Newswire · June 30, 2026Spire Closes $657 Million Sale of Belle ButteBenzinga · June 26, 2026JP Morgan Downgrades Spire to Neutral, Raises Price Target to $85Mt Newswire · May 19, 2026BofA Securities Adjusts Price Target on Spire to $95 From $93Benzinga · May 12, 2026Wells Fargo Initiates Coverage On Spire with Overweight Rating, Announces Price Target of $96Benzinga · May 8, 2026UBS Maintains Buy on Spire, Lowers Price Target to $103Mt Newswire · May 8, 2026UBS Adjusts Price Target on Spire to $103 From $106, Maintains Buy RatingBenzinga · May 6, 2026Spire Reports Q2 2026 Results: Full Earnings Call Transcript
