Spire Inc. - SR STOCK NEWS

Spire has published its third annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting success in environmental, social, and governance metrics. The report showcases Spire's commitment to becoming carbon neutral by mid-century, with a target of a 57% reduction in methane emissions by 2025. The company's community support during the pandemic totaled $5.9 million, including financial aid and volunteer efforts. Additionally, Spire aims to enhance workforce diversity and reduce employee injuries. The full CSR report is available at spireenergy.com/csr.

Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) reported a strong second quarter for fiscal 2021, with net income reaching $187.4 million ($3.55 per diluted share), up from $133.6 million ($2.54 per share) the previous year.

Net economic earnings (NEE) also increased to $195.6 million ($3.71 per share) from $144.0 million ($2.75 per share), driven largely by robust performance in Spire Marketing amid severe winter weather. The fiscal 2021 NEE guidance is now raised to between $4.30 and $4.50 per share.

The company maintains a solid capital structure and liquidity, while announcing a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.

Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) announced a conference call on May 7, 2021 to discuss its fiscal 2021 Q2 financial results. The earnings news release will be issued before the market opens, available at Investors.SpireEnergy.com. The call will start at 8:00 a.m. CT (9:00 a.m. ET) and can be accessed via phone or webcast. A replay will be available from 10 a.m. CT that day until June 7, 2021. Spire serves 1.7 million customers across Alabama, Mississippi, and Missouri, positioning itself as the fifth largest publicly traded natural gas company in the U.S.

Origin Holdings has announced a $20,000 donation to Spire's DollarHelp program, which assists limited-income customers with energy bills. This contribution is made through Origin's LillieMon Foundation. Origin supports Spire, a consulting client, in initiatives that provide essential services to communities, particularly during the ongoing challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. Spire's DollarHelp program, in operation since 1982, allows customers to contribute to helping others maintain access to affordable and reliable natural gas. This partnership underscores the commitment to community support in times of need.

Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) announced the pricing of a public offering of 3.2 million equity units, totaling $160 million, up from 3.0 million units. Each unit, priced at $50, consists of a common stock purchase contract and a beneficial interest in a senior note due 2026. The offering will close on February 16, 2021. The annual distribution is set at 7.50%, and proceeds will be used for corporate purposes and to repay short-term debt, estimated at $154 million, increasing to $168.5 million if additional units are purchased.

Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) announced a planned public offering of $150 million in equity units. Each unit, priced at $50, comprises a future common stock purchase contract and a 5% interest in a senior note due 2026. The company may offer an additional $15 million for overallotments. Proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes and to repay short-term debts. This move follows filing under an effective shelf registration statement with the SEC.

Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) reported a strong fiscal Q1 2021, with net income rising to $88.9 million ($1.65 per diluted share), compared to $67.0 million ($1.24 per share) last year. Net economic earnings increased to $76.9 million ($1.42 per share) from $71.8 million ($1.33 per share), driven by higher Gas Utility earnings. Operating expenses fell by $5.6 million to $103.0 million. The company reaffirmed its long-term targets for earnings growth and capital expenditures of $3.0 billion through fiscal 2025. A quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share was declared for April 2021.

Spire (NYSE: SR) has joined the ONE Future Coalition, a collective of 37 energy companies aimed at reducing methane emissions to 1% or less by 2025. The company aims for carbon neutrality by midcentury, having reduced methane emissions by over 39% since 2005, with projections of nearly 54% by 2025. Spire appointed its first Head of Environmental Commitment, strengthening its sustainability initiatives. This partnership will help Spire measure its environmental impact and strategies, fostering collaboration in reducing emissions across the natural gas industry.

Spire has announced the appointment of Nick Popielski as its first Head of Environmental Commitment on February 1, 2021. This position aims to enhance the company's environmental strategies, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2050. In the previous year, Spire saw a 19.2% reduction in methane emissions through infrastructure upgrades and has already reduced emissions by over 39% since 2005, targeting a 54% reduction by 2025. The company received accolades, being named one of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for two consecutive years.