1. Spire Inc. raised its annual dividend to $3.30 per share. 2. The increase represents a 5.1% quarterly dividend rise. 3. This is Spire's 23rd consecutive year of annual dividend increases. 4. The board emphasizes confidence in the company's long-term growth strategy. 5. Dividend payable on January 5, 2026, to shareholders of record by December 11.
Historically, dividend increases correlate with stock price appreciation. For example, previous SR dividend hikes led to upward price trends.
Investors often view dividend increases favorably, enhancing SR's appeal and potential price stability.
Immediate market reaction expected due to the upcoming dividend payment date.
23rd Consecutive Year of Increases
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) unanimously agreed to increase the annual common stock dividend to $3.30 per share from $3.14 per share. The $0.16 per share increase brings the quarterly rate to $0.825, an increase of 5.1%.
"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 $0.36875 per depositary share on Spire's 5.90% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, payable February 17, 2026, to holders of record on January 26, 2026.
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 Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing and Spire Midstream. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure and driving continuous improvement. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.
Investor Contact:
Megan McPhail
314-309-6563
Megan.McPhail@SpireEnergy.com
Media Contact:
Jason Merrill
314-342-3300
Jason.Merrill@SpireEnergy.com
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