SRUtilities · Utilities - Regulated GasThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Spire Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $93 — +5.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Spire Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (73): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (24): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +5.7% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $85 → $86 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Perform | $79 |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Scotiabank | Initiates | Sector Perform | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 18 Sept 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $91 → $88 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $96 → $91 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 7 July 2026 | Mizuho | Reinstates | Outperform | $88 |
| 26 June 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Neutral | — |
| 12 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | TD Cowen | Initiates | Hold | — |
| 28 Jan 2026 | Stifel | Maintains | Hold | — |
| 17 Dec 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Dec 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 20 Nov 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 Nov 2025 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 29 Oct 2025 | B of A Securities | Upgrade | Neutral | — |
| 21 Oct 2025 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 30 Oct 2026, Spire Inc. returned +4.6% against +12.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 52% of US stocks
Cheaper than 54% of US stocks
Cheaper than 28% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 97% of US stocks
Higher than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 83% of US stocks
Higher than 59% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 90% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Spire Inc. has a market value of $5.2B and an enterprise value of $12.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.5B. The latest quarter grew 19.2% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $548.6M, a 21.6% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $8.97.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$222.4M, after $831.1M of capital spending.
Spire Inc. spent $202.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 25.5×; forward P/E: 16.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 3.75%, paying out 72% of earnings.
Spire Inc. employs 3,497 people — $725K of revenue per employee.
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Spire will host a conference call and webcast on Nov. 17 to discuss fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and year-end results, earnings guidance and other matters. The company said it will issue a news release before the market opens that day.
Why it matters — SR watchers can hear the company discuss its year-end financial results and guidance on the call.
A Benzinga article discusses how investors turn to dividend-yielding utility stocks during market turbulence, highlighting several utilities with high-dividend yields that have been reviewed by Wall Street's most accurate analysts. Spire Inc. is among the utilities considered in this context.
Why it matters — SR watchers would be interested because the article positions utilities like Spire as dividend-focused holdings during uncertain market conditions.
Spire (SR) reported earnings 30 days ago and its stock has risen 3.1% since that report. The article examines what may come next for the stock following the earnings announcement.
Why it matters — The report provides insight into Spire's stock performance following its most recent earnings, which is relevant for investors tracking the company's recent trajectory.
Spire Inc. has announced a $11.2 billion investment plan, including expansion in Tennessee and a continued focus on its regulated utility operations. The company aims for 5-7% long-term adjusted EPS growth through these strategic investments.
Why it matters — The strategic investment plan outlines how SR intends to sustain long-term growth, which is relevant for investors assessing the company's future earnings trajectory.
Spire (NYSE: SR) reported a fiscal third-quarter adjusted loss from continuing operations of $15 million ($0.26 per share), compared with an adjusted loss of $13 million ($0.29 per share) a year earlier. The utility completed divestitures that shifted its business profile to fully regulated operations.
Why it matters — The results reflect Spire's completed transition to a fully regulated business profile, which is a key structural change for shareholders tracking the company's earnings composition.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Spire Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $93, with estimates ranging from $79 to $102. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering Spire Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Spire Inc. 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 31 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 31 Oct 2026, Spire Inc. ranks 31 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (73 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +5.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Spire Inc. 31 out of 100 as at 31 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Spire Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $79 to $102 over the next 12 months.
Spire Inc. returned +4.6% over the 12 months to 30 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Spire Inc. is a natural gas utility and energy services company focused on the purchase, distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 19 Oct 2026): "Spire to host fiscal 2026 year-end earnings conference call on Nov. 17". Spire will host a conference call and webcast on Nov. 17 to discuss fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter and year-end results, earnings guidance and other matters. The company said it will issue a news release before the market opens that day.
Spire Inc. is a natural gas utility and energy services company focused on the purchase, distribution, and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, industrial, and other customers in the United States. Its business is organized around regulated gas utility operations, natural gas marketing, and midstream activities, including pipeline transportation and storage. Through its utility subsidiaries, Spire serves homes and businesses with essential energy services, while its midstream and marketing operations support supply reliability, logistics, and market access across key U.S. gas markets. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Spire plays a significant role in delivering and managing natural gas infrastructure for communities and businesses across several states.
CEO Mr. Scott Edward Doyle · 3,497 employees · United States · https://www.spireenergy.com
