Spire Inc. reported a strong start to fiscal 2021 with increased earnings and solid operating performance. The company's first quarter net income was $88.9 million ($1.65 per diluted share), compared to $67.0 million ($1.24 per share) in the prior year. Net economic earnings were $76.9 million ($1.42 per share), up from $71.8 million ($1.33 per share) a year ago.
First quarter fiscal 2021 net income was $88.9 million ($1.65 per diluted share), compared to $67.0 million ($1.24 per share) in the prior year.
Net economic earnings of $76.9 million ($1.42 per share), increased from $71.8 million ($1.33 per share) a year ago.
The company remains on track with its capital investment program and reaffirms its long-term earnings growth and ESG targets.
Gas Utility segment's net economic earnings increased, reflecting a higher contribution margin and lower expenses.
Spire affirms its fiscal 2021 NEE per share expectation of $4.00 - $4.20, as well as its annual long-term NEE per share growth target of 5-7 percent, supported by expected annual rate base growth of 7-8 percent. The company also affirms its 5-year capital expenditures outlook through fiscal 2025 of $3.0 billion, with an expected fiscal 2021 investment of $590 million, with $560 million earmarked for gas utilities.
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