Spire completes sale of gas marketing business to Boardwalk Pipelines for $215 million

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Spire (NYSE: SR) completed the sale of its gas marketing business, Spire Marketing, to Boardwalk Pipelines for $215 million in cash, effective April 30, 2026. Employees and clients will transfer to Boardwalk Continuum Marketing.

Proceeds will partially fund Spire's acquisition of the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business and be used for general corporate purposes.

Positive

• $215 million cash proceeds from sale
• Proceeds used to partially fund Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee acquisition
• Employees and clients transitioned to Boardwalk Continuum Marketing for continuity

Negative

• Spire no longer owns its gas marketing business, reducing nonregulated business ownership

News Market Reaction – SR

-0.84%

-0.84% Session close to close

In the May 1 session, SR declined 0.84%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement marks completion of a $215 million cash sale of Spire’s gas marketing business, wi...

Analysis

This announcement marks completion of a $215 million cash sale of Spire’s gas marketing business, with employees and customers transitioning to Boardwalk’s new unit. It continues a broader portfolio reshaping alongside prior storage and LDC divestitures and the Piedmont Tennessee acquisition. Investors may want to watch how proceeds are reflected in upcoming financials, how core regulated utility earnings trend, and what incremental details management provides on capital allocation and risk profile changes.

Key Figures

Sale price: $215 million cash Effective date: April 30, 2026

2 metrics

Sale price $215 million cash Consideration for sale of Spire Marketing to Boardwalk Pipelines

Effective date April 30, 2026 Closing date for Spire Marketing sale

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Apr 22 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	24h Move	Catalyst
Apr 22	Mississippi LDC sale	Positive	-0.9%	Agreed sale of Spire Mississippi LDC to Delta Utilities for $75 million.
Apr 22	Sale terms detail	Positive	-0.9%	Details on Mississippi divestiture valuation, customers and planned use of proceeds.
Apr 15	Storage asset sale	Positive	-0.6%	Agreement to sell Wyoming and Oklahoma gas storage assets for $650 million.
Apr 14	Earnings call notice	Neutral	+0.2%	Announcement of FY26 Q2 earnings call and webcast timing on May 6.
Mar 31	Piedmont deal close	Positive	+0.5%	Completion of $2.48 billion Piedmont Tennessee gas business acquisition.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent strategic asset and business sales with ostensibly positive positioning have often coincided with modest same-day share pullbacks, while completion of the Piedmont Tennessee acquisition saw a small positive reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the past month, Spire has executed several portfolio-shaping transactions. On Mar 31, 2026, it closed the $2.48 billion Piedmont Tennessee acquisition, followed by an agreement to sell gas storage assets for $650 million and a planned $75 million sale of its Mississippi gas business. These deals, all framed as sharpening focus on regulated utilities and funding growth, drew mildly negative to flat price reactions. Today’s $215 million marketing sale fits that ongoing balance-sheet and portfolio repositioning theme.

Key Terms

midstream operators, load-serving entities, natural gas marketer

3 terms

midstream operators technical

"including producers, midstream operators, pipelines, storage operators, load-serving"

Midstream operators are businesses that move, store and sometimes lightly process energy products like oil and natural gas—think of them as the delivery and storage system between producers and customers. They matter to investors because they often earn predictable, fee-based income from pipelines, storage tanks and terminals, similar to how a toll road or shipping company collects steady payments regardless of fuel prices; that stability can affect cash flow, dividends and risk exposure.

load-serving entities technical

"storage operators, load-serving entities, large industrials and selected retail accounts"

Load-serving entities are organizations responsible for securing and delivering electricity to end users, by forecasting demand, contracting or buying generation, and ensuring supply reach consumers through the grid. Think of them as the customer-facing buyer and planner for power: their purchasing choices, risk management and reliability obligations affect energy prices, service stability and regulatory costs—factors that can materially influence revenues and risks for energy companies and investors.

natural gas marketer technical

"Boardwalk Continuum Marketing is a North American Natural Gas marketer that focuses"

A natural gas marketer is a company that buys, sells and arranges delivery of natural gas between producers, pipelines and customers, acting like a wholesale trader or broker for the fuel. It matters to investors because the marketer’s profits depend on its ability to secure supplies, manage transportation and price risk—so changes in gas prices, supply disruptions, contract terms or credit exposure can quickly affect revenue and cash flow.

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• Sale complete, effective April 30, 2026, for $215 million in cash
• Employees and clients of Spire Marketing will transition to the new Boardwalk business unit, Boardwalk Continuum Marketing, LLC
• Transaction sharpens Spire's focus on regulated natural gas utility businesses
• Proceeds used to partially fund the acquisition of the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business and for general corporate purposes

ST. LOUIS, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today announced it has completed the sale of its gas marketing business, Spire Marketing Inc. (Spire Marketing), to Boardwalk Pipelines, LP (Boardwalk) effective April 30, 2026, for $215 million in cash.

Employees and clients of Spire Marketing will transition to the new Boardwalk business unit, Boardwalk Continuum Marketing, LLC. Proceeds from the sale were used to partially fund Spire's acquisition of the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business and for general corporate purposes.

"The successful completion of this transaction represents an important step as Spire sharpens focus on core utility operations while improving our risk profile and enhancing long-term earnings visibility," said Scott Doyle, president and chief executive officer of Spire. "We are thankful for the contributions of everyone who has made Spire Marketing a success and wish them well as they transition to Boardwalk."

"Our future will be defined not just by the assets we own, but by how effectively we connect supply to demand and deliver solutions our customers value," said Scott Hallam, president and chief executive officer of Boardwalk Pipelines. "Boardwalk Continuum Marketing strengthens our ability to offer differentiated, market-responsive services that help customers navigate an increasingly complex energy landscape."

Pat Strange, who served as president of Spire Marketing, will continue to lead the organization as president of Boardwalk Continuum Marketing.

"We are looking forward to beginning this next chapter as Boardwalk Continuum Marketing," said Strange. "Boardwalk's vision recognizes the critical role of marketing and trading capabilities in today's energy market. Our customers can expect continuity of service, a seamless transition, and the added benefits of being part of a highly integrated natural gas platform."

Boardwalk Continuum Marketing is a North American Natural Gas marketer that focuses on the purchase and delivery of natural gas to its customers, including producers, midstream operators, pipelines, storage operators, load-serving entities, large industrials and selected retail accounts. As part of Boardwalk's natural gas platform and coupled with its existing network of storage and transportation capacity, Boardwalk Continuum has the necessary scale, market presence, and commercial capabilities to support customers across the natural gas value chain. Stinson LLP served as legal counsel to Spire in the transaction.

About Spire

At Spire (NYSE: SR), our vision is to deliver a stronger energy future as an industry-leading natural gas provider. We safely and reliably serve the natural gas needs of close to 2 million homes and businesses through gas utilities in Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee, making us one of the largest publicly traded natural gas companies in the country. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure and driving continuous improvement. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.

About Boardwalk Pipelines, LP

Boardwalk Pipelines, LP ("Boardwalk") delivers reliable energy by connecting natural gas supply with the markets and communities that depend on it. Through an integrated network of interstate and intrastate pipelines and underground storage assets, Boardwalk supports energy reliability, market connectivity, and long-term value creation across the United States, including the Gulf Coast, Midwest, and Southeast. Boardwalk is committed to operating safely, reliably, and responsibly while evolving its capabilities to better serve customers in a dynamic and increasingly complex energy market. Learn more at bwpipelines.com.

Investor Contact:
Megan L. McPhail
314-309-6563
Megan.McPhail@SpireEnergy.com 

Media Contact:
Jason Merrill
314-342-3300
Jason.Merrill@SpireEnergy.com 

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SOURCE Spire Inc.

FAQ

What did Spire (SR) announce on April 30, 2026 about its gas marketing business?

Spire announced the sale of Spire Marketing for $215 million in cash. According to the company, the sale closed April 30, 2026, and employees and clients will transfer to Boardwalk Continuum Marketing.

How will the $215 million sale proceeds be used by Spire (SR)?

Proceeds will partially fund the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee acquisition and corporate needs. According to the company, the cash will be applied to that acquisition and general corporate purposes.

Who will operate the former Spire Marketing business after the sale of SR's unit?

Boardwalk Continuum Marketing, a Boardwalk business unit, will operate the business. According to the company, employees and clients will transition to that unit for service continuity.

Does the sale change Spire's strategic focus (SR)?

Yes; the sale sharpens Spire's focus on regulated natural gas utility operations. According to the company, the transaction aims to improve the company's risk profile and earnings visibility.

Who will lead Boardwalk Continuum Marketing after the Spire sale (SR)?

Pat Strange will continue as president of Boardwalk Continuum Marketing following the transition. According to the company, Strange served as president of Spire Marketing and will lead the new unit.