Spire Inc (SR) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
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Spire Inc (SR) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Spire Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Spire Inc is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $4.84B. It ranks number 7 by market capitalization among the 13 Natural Gas Distribution issuers in our coverage with a current forecast. Its Dividend Yield of 3.89% is the highest of the 9 peers that report one.
For SR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 12.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -5.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected absolute price move over the horizon, market included. This is the number a price target is built from. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +5.1%, buy ≥ +3.4%, sell < +1.8%, strong sell < +0.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Spire Inc (SR) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Natural Gas Distribution peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | SR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.84B | 7/13 |
| P/E Ratio | 14.49x | 6/10 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.42x | 9/11 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.89% | 1/9 |
| EPS | $5.66 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $57.92 | – |
| FCF/Share | $-3.77 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | SR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROE | 10.5% | 5/9 |
| ROA | 2.4% | 6/8 |
| ROIC | 4.6% | 8/10 |
| Operating Margin | 23.9% | 6/11 |
| Net Margin | 15.7% | 5/9 |
| EBT Margin | 15.6% | 8/12 |
| Tax Rate | 17.7% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | SR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.55x | 11/13 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.53x | 8/9 |
| D/E Ratio | 3.29x | 3/11 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.29x | 3/10 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.8x | 6/13 |
| Working Capital | -$1.32B | 12/13 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | SR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $616M | 7/13 |
| Free Cash Flow | -$223M | 6/9 |
| Capital Spending | -$838M | 5/9 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -23.7% | 10/10 |
Income Statement
| Metric | SR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Income | $546M | 7/12 |
| Net Income | $358M | 7/10 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | SR | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $3.19 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 56.4% | 3/9 |
| Shares Outstanding | 59M | – |
| Net Income Growth | 42.1% | 2/8 |
| EPS Growth | 43.6% | 2/8 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.59B | 10.8% of assets |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $50M | 0.3% of assets |
| Accounts Receivable | $367M | 2.5% of assets |
| Inventory | $47M | 0.3% of assets |
| Total Liabilities | $11.25B | 76.7% of assets |
| Short-term Debt | $2.72B | 18.6% of assets |
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Spire Inc (SR) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Spire Inc (Natural Gas Distribution): 13 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Total) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| SR Spire Inc | ▼ | $4.84B |
| LNG Cheniere Energy, Inc. | ▼ | $59.78B |
| VG Venture Global, Inc. | ▶ | $31.80B |
| CQP Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. | ▼ | $30.77B |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | ▼ | $28.28B |
| NFG National Fuel Gas Co | ▼ | $7.60B |
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | ▼ | $5.30B |
| OGS One Gas, Inc. | ▼ | $4.75B |
| EE Excelerate Energy, Inc. | ▼ | $3.76B |
| NWN Northwest Natural Holding Co | ▼ | $2.06B |
| SLNG Stabilis Solutions, Inc. | ▶ | $89M |
| NFE New Fortress Energy Inc. | ▼ | $68M |
| CETY Clean Energy Technologies, Inc. | ▼ | $12M |
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Spire Inc (SR) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Spire Inc (SR) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Spire Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Spire Inc stock predictions?
For SR, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 12.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -5.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Spire Inc forecasts updated?
Spire Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Spire Inc's industry peers?
13 issuers in our coverage, SR included, share the SEC industry code Natural Gas Distribution. The largest are: Cheniere Energy, Inc. (LNG), Venture Global, Inc. (VG), Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (CQP), Atmos Energy Corp (ATO), National Fuel Gas Co (NFG), New Jersey Resources Corp (NJR).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.