Spire reported a strong first quarter for fiscal 2026, with net income rising to $95.0 million ($1.54 per diluted share) from $81.3 million ($1.34 per share) a year ago. Adjusted earnings also saw a significant increase to $108.4 million ($1.77 per share) from $81.1 million ($1.34 per share) in the previous year, driven by higher earnings in Gas Utility and Gas Marketing segments.
First quarter net income increased to $95.0 million ($1.54 per diluted share) from $81.3 million ($1.34 per share) a year ago.
Adjusted earnings rose to $108.4 million ($1.77 per share) from $81.1 million ($1.34 per share) in the prior year, an increase of $0.43 per share.
Gas Utility earnings increased due to new rates at Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama, despite lower volumetric margin.
Fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance range of $5.25-$5.45 and fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings guidance range of $5.65-$5.85 were affirmed.
Spire maintains its fiscal 2026 adjusted earnings guidance of $5.25-$5.45 per share and fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance of $5.65-$5.85, reflecting anticipated contributions from the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business and planned divestitures.
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