Spire Declares $0.825 Quarterly Dividend, Extending 23-Year Hike Streak

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Spire declared a quarterly dividend of $0.825 per share, payable October 2, 2026, to shareholders of record as of September 11, continuing an uninterrupted cash dividend record since 1946 and marking the 23rd consecutive year of annualized common stock dividend increases. The announcement comes as Spire's share price has softened in the short term, with a 7-day return of 4.11% and a 90-day return of 11.67% from its recent high, though longer-term total shareholder returns of 11.96% over one year and 50.05% over three years remain positive. Against a last close of $79.86, the most followed analyst narrative points to a fair value of $95.00, implying the stock is 15.9% undervalued, supported by infrastructure investments and constructive regulatory frameworks that are expected to grow Spire's regulated asset base and net income. However, risks include pressure from electrification and decarbonization policies, as well as potential regulatory lag on heavy infrastructure spending.

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Declares quarterly dividend and extends 23-year hike streak, signaling financial strength and shareholder returns.