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Spire Inc.: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 3 lowered, 2 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS $3.76 versus $3.17: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $223.7 million, or $3.76 per diluted share, against $189.3 million or $3.17 a year earlier. GAAP net income was $217.6 million, or $3.51 per diluted share. Source
  • New Missouri and Alabama rates drove gains: Contribution margin rose $70.4 million, mainly on new Spire Missouri rates from October 2025 and Spire Alabama RSE rates from December 2025. Source
  • Gas Utility earnings up $39.6 million: Gas Utility adjusted earnings were $234.8 million against $195.2 million, driven by higher earnings at Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama. Source
  • Missouri weather usage lower: Lower Spire Missouri weather-related usage was not fully mitigated, weighing on quarterly results and on performance against expectations. Source
  • Tennessee deal funded with new debt: Business acquisitions used $2,500.8 million of cash in six months. Long-term debt issuance was $2,497.1 million, and an $800.0 million delayed draw term loan was issued. Source
  • Tennessee acquisition completed March 31: The Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business was acquired on March 31, 2026. Fiscal 2026 guidance excludes Spire Tennessee results, while fiscal 2027 guidance includes a full year. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 EPS range lowered: Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS from continuing operations is now $3.90 - $4.10, down from $5.25 - $5.45, reflecting year-to-date results and the discontinued operations classification. Source

“Our second quarter results demonstrate continued progress as we focus on our core regulated gas utility businesses,”

Scott Doyle, president and chief executive officer of Spire

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EPS, continuing operations Sourcefiscal 2026$3.90 - $4.10Lowered from $5.25 - $5.45
Adjusted EPS, ongoing businesses Sourcefiscal 2027$5.40 - $5.60Lowered from $5.65 - $5.85
Long-term adjusted EPS growth Sourcelong-term5-7%Kept
Capital expenditures, continuing operations Sourcefiscal 2026$797 millionLowered from $809 million
10-year capital investment target Source10 years through fiscal 2035$11.2 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range from continuing operations lowered to $3.90 - $4.10. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS range now $5.40 - $5.60, against $5.65 - $5.85 in the prior release. Source
  • Guidance lowered: Fiscal 2026 capital expenditure figure for continuing operations now $797 million, against $809 million previously. Source
  • New: Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee acquisition completed on March 31, 2026. Source
  • Ended: Spire Marketing sold after quarter-end. Gas Marketing and Midstream no longer reported as separate segments. Source
  • New: Agreements to sell Spire Storage and Spire Mississippi announced. Source

Second quarter results

  • Adjusted EPS $3.76 versus $3.17: Adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $223.7 million, or $3.76 per diluted share, against $189.3 million or $3.17 a year earlier. GAAP net income was $217.6 million, or $3.51 per diluted share. Source
  • New Missouri and Alabama rates drove gains: Contribution margin rose $70.4 million, mainly on new Spire Missouri rates from October 2025 and Spire Alabama RSE rates from December 2025. Source
  • Six-month adjusted EPS $5.28: Six-month adjusted earnings from continuing operations were $317.5 million, or $5.28 per share, against $261.4 million or $4.36. GAAP net income was $305.4 million, or $4.93 per diluted share. Source
  • Discontinued operations earnings climbed: Adjusted earnings from discontinued operations rose to $64.6 million from $20.0 million in the quarter, driven mainly by Spire Marketing. The six-month figure rose to $71.8 million from $29.2 million. Source

Gas Utility and Other segments

  • Gas Utility earnings up $39.6 million: Gas Utility adjusted earnings were $234.8 million against $195.2 million, driven by higher earnings at Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama. Source
  • Off-system sales added to earnings: Off-system sales at Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama were favorable and added to earnings in the quarter. Source
  • Other activities loss widened: Other activities reported an adjusted loss of $11.1 million versus $5.9 million, primarily from higher corporate costs and interest expense. Source
  • Six-month Gas Utility earnings higher: Six-month Gas Utility adjusted earnings were $338.7 million against $273.0 million, mainly from new Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama rates. Source

“While results in Missouri were impacted by lower weather-related usage that was not fully mitigated, our long-term growth outlook remains unchanged.”

Scott Doyle, president and chief executive officer of Spire

Costs, margins and weather

  • Alabama refund provisions offset gains: Spire Alabama RSE refund provisions included reversing an anticipated fiscal 2025 refund and recognizing a customer refund in 2026, partly offsetting margin gains. Source
  • Operating costs down $1.9 million: After adjusting for a pension reclass and bad debt expense, operation and maintenance expense was $1.9 million lower than a year ago, with lower employee-related costs partly offset by higher non-payroll costs. Source
  • Depreciation rose $12.1 million: Depreciation expense rose $12.1 million, reflecting capital investment and updated depreciation schedules under Spire Missouri’s new rates. Source
  • Missouri weather usage lower: Lower Spire Missouri weather-related usage was not fully mitigated, weighing on quarterly results and on performance against expectations. Source
  • Six-month weather drag at both utilities: Year-to-date, lower weather-related usage net of mitigation at Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama offset part of the gains, alongside higher depreciation, taxes and interest. Source

Capital, cash and financing

  • Tennessee deal funded with new debt: Business acquisitions used $2,500.8 million of cash in six months. Long-term debt issuance was $2,497.1 million, and an $800.0 million delayed draw term loan was issued. Source
  • Operating cash flow and capex: Six-month operating cash flow was $491.4 million, up from $453.8 million. Capital expenditures were $395.0 million against $479.2 million a year earlier. Source
  • Long-term debt and notes payable rose: Long-term debt was $5,762.0 million at March 31, 2026, against $3,369.4 million at September 30, 2025. Notes payable were $1,955.0 million against $1,317.0 million. Source
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.825: Dividends declared were $0.825 per common share in the quarter, against $0.785 a year earlier. Six-month declared dividends were $1.650, against $1.570. Source

“We remain confident in our ability to safely and reliably serve our customers while delivering shareholder value.”

Scott Doyle, president and chief executive officer of Spire

Portfolio and strategy

  • Tennessee acquisition completed March 31: The Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business was acquired on March 31, 2026. Fiscal 2026 guidance excludes Spire Tennessee results, while fiscal 2027 guidance includes a full year. Source
  • Marketing sale produced $28.9 million gain: Spire Marketing sale completed after quarter-end. A $28.9 million gain on sale of subsidiary was recorded in the quarter and excluded from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Two further sales agreed: Agreements to sell Spire Storage and Spire Mississippi were announced. The release does not give closing dates for either sale. Source
  • Focus on regulated gas utilities: Management said Spire continued to focus on its regulated gas utility businesses, enhancing its risk profile and improving long-term earnings visibility. Source
  • Goodwill impairment of $3.9 million: A $3.9 million goodwill impairment was recorded in the quarter and excluded from adjusted earnings. Source

Guidance and long-term plan

  • Fiscal 2026 EPS range lowered: Fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS from continuing operations is now $3.90 - $4.10, down from $5.25 - $5.45, reflecting year-to-date results and the discontinued operations classification. Source
  • Fiscal 2027 range on ongoing basis: Fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS of $5.40 - $5.60 is stated for ongoing businesses. Management called it reaffirmed, though the prior release gave $5.65 - $5.85. Source
  • 5-7% growth target retained: Long-term adjusted EPS growth target of 5-7% is retained, based on the original fiscal 2027 EPS guidance midpoint of $5.75. Source
  • $11.2 billion capital plan through 2035: The ten-year capital investment target of $11.2 billion through fiscal 2035 is unchanged and is driven by infrastructure and new business. Source
  • Fiscal 2026 capex set at $797 million: Capital expenditures for continuing operations in fiscal 2026 are expected at $797 million, against $809 million in the prior release. Source

Reporting and presentation changes

  • One Gas Utility reporting segment: Natural gas utilities will be reported as one segment, Gas Utility, with remaining operations, including the Spire MoGas Pipeline, reported as Other. Gas Marketing and Midstream were previously separate segments. Source
  • Prior periods restated for discontinued operations: Spire Marketing and Spire Storage are reported as discontinued operations from the second quarter, with prior-period results presented accordingly. Source
  • Preferred redemption cost excluded: Preferred share redemption cost of $0.14 per diluted share is excluded from adjusted earnings. The 5.9% Series A preferred stock was redeemed in February 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 May 2026

  • Full-year Tennessee contribution in fiscal 2027: Fiscal 2027 guidance reflects a full year of Spire Tennessee earnings, which fiscal 2026 guidance excludes. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Capital plan Source$11.2 billion over 10 years through fiscal 2035
EPS growth target Source5-7% long-term adjusted EPS growth
Rate cases SourceNew Spire Missouri rates (October 2025); Spire Alabama RSE rates (December 2025)
Customer growth Sourceclose to 2 million homes and businesses served
Capital expenditures, fiscal 2026 Source$797 million (continuing operations)

Risks management discussed

  • External: Lower weather-related usage in Missouri was not fully mitigated, which management said weighed on results and on performance against expectations. Source
  • Regulatory: Spire Alabama recognized a customer refund provision in fiscal 2026 under the RSE framework. Source
  • Operational: Acquisition activities carried transaction, transition and financing costs of $30.8 million pre-tax in the quarter, excluded from adjusted earnings. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: The acquisition, expected to close after standard regulatory review, was completed on March 31, 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management reaffirmed the 5-7% long-term adjusted earnings growth target. Source
  • Not stated: Agreements to sell both businesses were announced; this release gives no closing timing. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.