Spire Increases Common Stock Dividend
Spire (NYSE: SR) said its board raised the annual common stock dividend to $3.30 per share from $3.14, a $0.16 (5.1%) increase that sets the quarterly common dividend at $0.825.
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Spire (NYSE: SR) said its board raised the annual common stock dividend to $3.30 per share from $3.14, a $0.16 (5.1%) increase that sets the quarterly common dividend at $0.825. The dividend is payable January 5, 2026 to shareholders of record on December 11, 2025. Spire said this marks its 23rd consecutive year of annual dividend increases. The board also declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.36875 per depositary share on the 5.90% Series A cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock, payable February 17, 2026 to holders of record on January 26, 2026. The company serves 1.7 million homes and businesses across Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri.
Positive
- Dividend increase of 5.1% to $3.30 annual
- 23rd consecutive year of annual dividend increases
- Quarterly common rate raised to $0.825 per share
- Preferred dividend declared at $0.36875 per depositary share
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- None.
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News Market Reaction – SR
On Nov 13, the day this news came out, SR closed 1.54% below the previous close.
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23rd Consecutive Year of Increases
"Spire's dividend increase speaks to the board's confidence in the company's long-term financial expectations and its growth strategy. We believe Spire will continue to be a compelling investment delivering sustainable value to shareholders," said Rob Jones, Spire board chair.
The dividend is payable on January 5, 2026, to shareholders of record on December 11, 2025. Spire has continuously paid a cash dividend since 1946, with 2026 marking the Company's 23rd consecutive year of increasing its common stock dividend on an annualized basis. The board of directors also declared the regular quarterly dividend of
About Spire
At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us one of the largest publicly traded natural gas company in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving
Investor Contact:
Megan McPhail
314-309-6563
Megan.McPhail@SpireEnergy.com
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314-342-3300
Jason.Merrill@SpireEnergy.com
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