Spire reports FY25 third quarter results

Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) today reported results for its fiscal 2025 third quarter ended June 30. Highlights include:

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— Third quarter net income of $20.9 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $12.6 million, or $(0.28) per share, a year ago

— Third quarter adjusted earnings* of $4.1 million, or $0.01 per share, compared to a loss of $4.3 million, or $(0.14) per share, a year ago

— Reaffirm fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings guidance range of $4.40-$4.60

— Entered into an agreement to acquire the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business from Duke Energy for $2.48 billion; expected to close in first quarter calendar 2026

— Unanimous stipulation and agreement filed in Spire Missouri rate case, subject to approval by the Missouri Public Service Commission

For fiscal 2025 third quarter, Spire reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.01, an increase of $0.15 compared to last year, reflecting improved results across all segments. Gas Utility earnings benefited from new rates mostly offset by higher operation and maintenance expenses and depreciation expense. Gas Marketing earnings were higher as a result of being well-positioned to create value. Finally, Midstream earnings increased reflecting storage growth due to additional capacity and asset optimization.

“We delivered strong third quarter earnings, reflecting the consistent execution of our long-term strategy centered on investment in infrastructure and operational excellence,” said Scott Doyle, president and chief executive officer of Spire. “As a result, we continue to expect to deliver 2025 adjusted earnings per share in a range of $4.40 to $4.60. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our ability to drive sustainable growth and create long-term value for both our customers and shareholders.

“The acquisition of the Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee business represents a compelling strategic fit for Spire-expanding our regulated utility footprint in a high-quality jurisdiction while delivering financial benefits. This transaction supports our long-term adjusted earnings per share growth of 5-7% and reinforces our commitment to delivering value to our customers, communities, and shareholders,” Doyle said.

“The unanimous stipulation and agreement filed in the Spire Missouri rate case represents a constructive step forward for our customers and stakeholders. While it remains subject to approval by the Missouri Public Service Commission, we believe this outcome reflects a shared commitment to safely delivering reliable and affordable energy. We appreciate the collaborative engagement of all parties and look forward to the Commission's review,” Doyle added.

Third Quarter Results Three Months Ended June 30, (Millions) (Per Diluted Common Share) 2025 2024 2025 2024Adjusted (Loss) Earnings* by SegmentGas Utility $ (10.0) $ (11.0)Gas Marketing 5.3 1.0Midstream 16.2 13.9Other (7.4) (8.2)Total $ 4.1 $ (4.3) $ 0.01 $ (0.14)Fair value and timing adjustments, pre-tax 22.4 (6.2) 0.37 (0.11)Acquisition and restructuring activities, pre-tax – (4.8) – (0.08)Income tax effect of adjustments (5.6) 2.7 (0.09) 0.05Net Income (Loss) $ 20.9 $ (12.6) $ 0.29 $ (0.28)Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 59.1 57.7*Non-GAAP, see “Adjusted Earnings and Reconciliation to GAAP.”

Adjusted earnings excludes from net income, as applicable, the impacts of fair value accounting and timing adjustments associated with energy-related transactions, the impacts of acquisition, divestiture and restructuring activities, and the largely non-cash impacts of other non-recurring or unusual items such as impairments and certain regulatory, legislative, or GAAP standard-setting actions.

Gas Utility

Gas Utility reported a loss on an adjusted earnings basis of $10.0 million, compared to a loss of $11.0 million in the year-ago period, reflecting improvement at both Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama.

Contribution margin was $4.2 million higher primarily due to higher Spire Missouri Infrastructure System Replacement Surcharge (ISRS) revenues partially offset by lower usage net of weather mitigation at Spire Missouri.

After adjusting for the impact of a pension reclass and bad debt expense, operation and maintenance expense was $5.3 million higher than a year ago, reflecting higher employee costs partially offset by lower insurance claims.

Depreciation expense increased $3.3 million from last year reflecting increased capital investment. Interest expense decreased $1.7 million as a result of lower rates partially offset by higher average debt balances. Gas carrying cost credits decreased by $1.5 million compared to the prior year due to lower gas cost balances.

Gas Marketing

Gas Marketing fiscal 2025 third quarter adjusted earnings were $5.3 million compared to $1.0 million in the prior year. Earnings increased due to the business being well-positioned to create value.

Midstream

Midstream fiscal 2025 third quarter adjusted earnings were $16.2 million, up from $13.9 million in the year-ago period. The improvement was driven by higher storage earnings due to additional capacity and asset optimization, partially offset by higher operation and maintenance expenses.

Other

Spire's other activities reported an adjusted loss of $7.4 million compared to a loss of $8.2 million in the prior year. The variance in earnings is primarily due to higher returns on non-qualified benefit plans. This benefit was partially offset by higher interest expense reflecting higher short-term balances partially offset by lower short-term rates.

Year-to-Date Results Nine Months Ended June 30, (Millions) (Per Diluted Common Share) 2025 2024 2025 2024Adjusted Earnings (Loss)* by SegmentGas Utility $ 263.0 $ 252.8Gas Marketing 22.3 23.7Midstream 44.0 20.1Other (29.7) (21.6)Total $ 299.6 $ 275.0 $ 4.93 $ 4.73Fair value and timing adjustments, pre-tax 15.8 9.2 0.27 0.16Acquisition and restructuring activities, pre-tax – (6.7) – (0.12)Income tax effect of adjustments (3.9) (0.7) (0.07) (0.01)Net Income $ 311.5 $ 276.8 $ 5.13 $ 4.76Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 58.5 55.7*Non-GAAP, see “Adjusted Earnings and Reconciliation to GAAP.”

For the first nine months of fiscal 2025, Spirereported consolidated net income of $311.5million($5.13per diluted share)compared to prior-year net income of $276.8million ($4.76per diluted share). Adjusted earningswere$299.6million ($4.93per share)compared to $275.0million ($4.73per share)last year.The results reflect growthat the Gas Utility and Midstream segments, partially offset by lower Gas Marketing earnings.

GasUtility results reflect higher earnings at Spire Missouri and Spire Alabama. Earnings increased due to new rates at Spire Alabama and Spire Missouri ISRS revenues. These items were offset, in part, by unfavorable usage net of impact of weather mitigation at Spire Alabama, higher operation and maintenance expenses and increased depreciation expense.

Gas Marketing adjusted earnings were lower compared to a year ago due to higher storage and transportation fees.

Midstream adjusted earnings increased driven by additional storage capacity, contract renewals at higher rates, asset optimization and the acquisition of MoGas. These items were offset, in part, by higher operation and maintenance expenses due to scale.

Spire's other activities reflect higher interest expense in the current year and the absence of a prior-year benefit of an interest rate hedge.

Guidance and Outlook

Spire is reaffirming its fiscal 2025 adjusted earnings per share guidance range of $4.40-$4.60 per share. We remain confident in our ability to grow long-term adjusted earnings per share 5-7% driven by an expected long-term 7-8% annualized rate base growth at Spire Missouri, reflecting our robust capital investment plan, and 6% equity growth at Spire Alabama and Spire Gulf.

Our 10-year $7.4 billion capital investment target through fiscal 2034 is driven by investment in infrastructure upgrades and new business in the Gas Utility segment. Expected total capital expenditures for fiscal 2025 has increased to $875 million from $840 million.

Conference Call and Webcast

Spire will host a conference call and webcast today to discuss its fiscal 2025 third quarter financial results. To access the call, please dial the applicable number approximately 5-10 minutes in advance.

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 5 10 a.m. CT (11 a.m. ET)Phone Numbers: U.S. and Canada: 844-824-3832 International: 412-317-5142

The webcast can be accessed at Investors.SpireEnergy.comunder Events & Presentations. A replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call until August 12, 2025, by dialing 877-344-7529 (U.S.), 855-669-9658 (Canada), or 412-317-0088 (international). The replay access code is 7161404.

About Spire

At Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR) we believe energy exists to help make people's lives better. It's a simple idea, but one that's at the heart of our company. Every day we serve 1.7 million homes and businesses making us one of the largest publicly traded natural gas companies in the country. We help families and business owners fuel their daily lives through our gas utilities serving Alabama, Mississippi and Missouri. Our natural gas-related businesses include Spire Marketing and Spire Midstream. We are committed to transforming our business through growing organically, investing in infrastructure, and advancing through innovation. Learn more at SpireEnergy.com.

Forward-Looking Information and Non-GAAP Measures

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Spire's future operating results may be affected by various uncertainties and risk factors, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including weather conditions, economic factors, the competitive environment, governmental and regulatory policy and action, and risks associated with acquisitions. More complete descriptions and listings of these uncertainties and risk factors can be found in the Company's annual (Form 10-K) and quarterly (Form 10-Q) filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

This news release includes the non-GAAP financial measures of “adjusted earnings,” “adjusted earnings per share,” and “contribution margin.” Management also uses these non-GAAP measures internally when evaluating the Company's performance and results of operations. Adjusted earnings exclude from net income, as applicable, the impacts of fair value accounting and timing adjustments associated with energy-related transactions, the impacts of acquisition, divestiture and restructuring activities and the largely non-cash impacts of impairments and other non-recurring or unusual items such as certain regulatory, legislative, or GAAP standard-setting actions. The fair value and timing adjustments, which primarily impact the Gas Marketing segment, include net unrealized gains and losses on energy-related derivatives resulting from the current changes in the fair value of financial and physical transactions prior to their completion and settlement, lower of cost or market inventory adjustments, and realized gains and losses on economic hedges prior to the sale of the physical commodity. Management believes that excluding these items provides a useful representation of the economic impact of actual settled transactions and overall results of ongoing operations. Contribution margin adjusts revenues to remove the costs that are directly passed on to customers and collected through revenues, which are the wholesale cost of natural gas and gross receipts taxes. These internal non-GAAP operating metrics should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, GAAP measures such as operating income, net income, or earnings per share.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income – Unaudited(In Millions, except per share amounts) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2025 2024Operating Revenues $ 421.9 $ 414.1 $ 2,142.3 $ 2,299.2Operating Expenses:Natural gas 103.2 140.9 828.1 1,048.7Operation and maintenance 130.6 126.7 399.3 395.2Depreciation and amortization 75.7 71.4 221.7 207.3Taxes, other than income taxes 43.2 44.4 168.8 179.5Total Operating Expenses 352.7 383.4 1,617.9 1,830.7Operating Income 69.2 30.7 524.4 468.5Interest Expense, Net 49.9 48.8 145.3 151.6Other Income, Net 4.6 2.4 8.2 27.2Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes 23.9 (15.7) 387.3 344.1Income Tax Expense (Benefit) 3.0 (3.1) 75.8 67.3Net Income (Loss) 20.9 (12.6) 311.5 276.8Provision for preferred dividends 3.7 3.7 11.1 11.1Income allocated to participating securities – – 0.4 0.4Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Shareholders $ 17.2 $ (16.3) $ 300.0 $ 265.3Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding:Basic 58.9 57.7 58.3 55.6Diluted 59.1 57.7 58.5 55.7Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share $ 0.29 $ (0.28) $ 5.14 $ 4.77Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share $ 0.29 $ (0.28) $ 5.13 $ 4.76Dividends Declared Per Common Share $ 0.785 $ 0.755 $ 2.355 $ 2.265Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – Unaudited(In Millions) June 30, September 30, June 30, 2025 2024 2024ASSETSUtility Plant $ 9,236.2 $ 8,779.1 $ 8,612.9Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization 2,571.8 2,535.8 2,510.4Net Utility Plant 6,664.4 6,243.3 6,102.5Non-utility Property 1,011.2 955.3 917.9Other Investments 125.4 115.3 112.1Total Other Property and Investments 1,136.6 1,070.6 1,030.0Current Assets:Cash and cash equivalents 13.1 4.5 7.4Accounts receivable, net 358.0 277.4 318.6Inventories 224.9 263.9 230.1Other 184.1 225.5 269.7Total Current Assets 780.1 771.3 825.8Deferred Charges and Other Assets 2,815.2 2,775.5 2,752.6Total Assets $ 11,396.3 $ 10,860.7 $ 10,710.9CAPITALIZATION AND LIABILITIESCapitalization:Preferred stock $ 242.0 $ 242.0 $ 242.0Common stock and paid-in capital 2,038.2 1,959.9 1,959.2Retained earnings 1,179.5 1,018.7 1,093.4Accumulated other comprehensive income 20.5 12.1 38.6Total Shareholders' Equity 3,480.2 3,232.7 3,333.2Temporary equity 5.2 8.6 8.6Long-term debt (less current portion) 3,498.4 3,704.4 3,422.3Total Capitalization 6,983.8 6,945.7 6,764.1Current Liabilities:Current portion of long-term debt 392.5 42.0 307.0Notes payable 1,009.5 947.0 771.0Accounts payable 240.2 237.2 205.2Accrued liabilities and other 444.3 477.7 426.6Total Current Liabilities 2,086.5 1,703.9 1,709.8Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities:Deferred income taxes 900.4 808.4 819.6Pension and postretirement benefit costs 105.0 146.7 128.5Asset retirement obligations 598.6 579.9 596.0Regulatory liabilities 582.0 535.5 547.5Other 140.0 140.6 145.4Total Deferred Credits and Other Liabilities 2,326.0 2,211.1 2,237.0Total Capitalization and Liabilities $ 11,396.3 $ 10,860.7 $ 10,710.9Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Unaudited(In Millions) Nine Months Ended June 30, 2025 2024Operating Activities:Net Income $ 311.5 $ 276.8Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization 221.7 207.3Deferred income taxes and investment tax credits 73.5 66.4Changes in assets and liabilities (30.0) 273.0Other 6.2 6.0Net cash provided by operating activities 582.9 829.5Investing Activities:Capital expenditures (699.7) (631.5)Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired – (175.9)Other 3.0 5.4Net cash used in investing activities (696.7) (802.0)Financing Activities:Issuance of long-term debt 150.0 175.0Repayment of long-term debt (7.0) (156.6)Issuance (repayment) of short-term debt, net 62.5 (184.5)Issuance of common stock 76.0 287.2Dividends paid on common stock (135.8) (124.3)Dividends paid on preferred stock (11.1) (11.1)Other (7.6) (5.3)Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 127.0 (19.6)Net Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash 13.2 7.9Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period 34.9 25.8Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period $ 48.1 $ 33.7Adjusted Earnings and Reconciliation to GAAP(In Millions, except per share amounts) Gas Gas Midstream Other Total Per Utility Marketing Diluted Common Share(2)Three Months Ended June 30, 2025Net (Loss) Income [GAAP] $ (10.0) $ 22.1 $ 16.2 $ (7.4) $ 20.9 $ 0.29Adjustments, pre-tax:Fair value and timing adjustments – (22.4) – – (22.4) (0.37)Income tax effect of adjustments (1) – 5.6 – – 5.6 0.09Adjusted (Loss) Earnings [Non-GAAP] $ (10.0) $ 5.3 $ 16.2 $ (7.4) $ 4.1 $ 0.01Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Net (Loss) Income [GAAP] $ (14.4) $ (3.6) $ 13.8 $ (8.4) $ (12.6) $ (0.28)Adjustments, pre-tax:Fair value and timing adjustments 0.1 6.1 – – 6.2 0.11Acquisition activities 4.4 – 0.2 0.2 4.8 0.08Income tax effect of adjustments (1) (1.1) (1.5) (0.1) – (2.7) (0.05)Adjusted (Loss) Earnings [Non-GAAP] $ (11.0) $ 1.0 $ 13.9 $ (8.2) $ (4.3) $ (0.14) Gas Gas Midstream Other Total Per Utility Marketing Diluted Common Share(2)Nine Months Ended June 30, 2025Net Income (Loss) [GAAP] $ 263.0 $ 34.2 $ 44.0 $ (29.7) $ 311.5 $ 5.13Adjustments, pre-tax:Fair value and timing adjustments – (15.8) – – (15.8) (0.27)Income tax effect of adjustments (1) – 3.9 – – 3.9 0.07Adjusted Earnings (Loss) [Non-GAAP] $ 263.0 $ 22.3 $ 44.0 $ (29.7) $ 299.6 $ 4.93Nine Months Ended June 30, 2024Net Income (Loss) [GAAP] $ 249.4 $ 30.7 $ 18.5 $ (21.8) $ 276.8 $ 4.76Adjustments, pre-tax:Fair value and timing adjustments 0.1 (9.3) – – (9.2) (0.16)Acquisition activities 4.4 – 2.1 0.2 6.7 0.12Income tax effect of adjustments (1) (1.1) 2.3 (0.5) – 0.7 0.01Adjusted Earnings (Loss) [Non-GAAP] $ 252.8 $ 23.7 $ 20.1 $ (21.6) $ 275.0 $ 4.73(1) Income tax adjustments include amounts calculated by applying federal, state, and local income tax rates applicable to ordinary income to the amounts of the pre-tax reconciling items.(2) Adjusted earnings per share is calculated by replacing consolidated net income with consolidated adjusted earnings in the GAAP diluted EPS calculation, which includes reductions for cumulative preferred dividends and participating shares.Contribution Margin and Reconciliation to GAAP(In Millions) Gas Gas Midstream Other Elimi- Consoli- Utility Marketing nations datedThree Months Ended June 30, 2025Operating Income [GAAP] $ 16.6 $ 28.7 $ 23.8 $ 0.1 $ – $ 69.2Operation and maintenance expenses 114.1 4.1 11.4 5.5 (4.5) 130.6Depreciation and amortization 70.0 0.2 5.4 0.1 – 75.7Taxes, other than income taxes 41.9 0.3 1.1 – (0.1) 43.2Less: Gross receipts tax expense (19.6) – – – – (19.6)Contribution Margin [Non-GAAP] 223.0 33.3 41.7 5.7 (4.6) 299.1Natural gas costs 104.9 9.8 0.5 – (12.0) 103.2Gross receipts tax expense 19.6 – – – – 19.6Operating Revenues $ 347.5 $ 43.1 $ 42.2 $ 5.7 $ (16.6) $ 421.9Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Operating Income (Loss) [GAAP] $ 17.0 $ (5.2) $ 18.8 $ 0.1 $ – $ 30.7Operation and maintenance expenses 114.4 4.3 8.0 4.5 (4.5) 126.7Depreciation and amortization 66.7 0.3 4.2 0.2 – 71.4Taxes, other than income taxes 43.1 0.3 1.2 – (0.2) 44.4Less: Gross receipts tax expense (22.4) – – – – (22.4)Contribution Margin [Non-GAAP] 218.8 (0.3) 32.2 4.8 (4.7) 250.8Natural gas costs 131.5 21.5 0.3 – (12.4) 140.9Gross receipts tax expense 22.4 – – – – 22.4Operating Revenues $ 372.7 $ 21.2 $ 32.5 $ 4.8 $ (17.1) $ 414.1Nine Months Ended June 30, 2025Operating Income [GAAP] $ 416.4 $ 43.8 $ 62.9 $ 1.3 $ – $ 524.4Operation and maintenance expenses 351.9 14.8 32.2 13.7 (13.3) 399.3Depreciation and amortization 207.6 0.9 12.9 0.3 – 221.7Taxes, other than income taxes 165.0 0.9 3.0 – (0.1) 168.8Less: Gross receipts tax expense (101.4) (0.2) – – – (101.6)Contribution Margin [Non-GAAP] 1,039.5 60.2 111.0 15.3 (13.4) 1,212.6Natural gas costs 790.3 69.3 3.1 – (34.6) 828.1Gross receipts tax expense 101.4 0.2 – – – 101.6Operating Revenues $ 1,931.2 $ 129.7 $ 114.1 $ 15.3 $ (48.0) $ 2,142.3Nine Months Ended June 30, 2024Operating Income (Loss) [GAAP] $ 401.1 $ 39.5 $ 29.5 $ (1.6) $ – $ 468.5Operation and maintenance expenses 352.7 14.9 26.0 14.2 (12.6) 395.2Depreciation and amortization 196.3 1.1 9.5 0.4 – 207.3Taxes, other than income taxes 175.4 1.1 3.0 – – 179.5Less: Gross receipts tax expense (113.3) (0.2) – – – (113.5)Contribution Margin [Non-GAAP] 1,012.2 56.4 68.0 13.0 (12.6) 1,137.0Natural gas costs 1,035.1 46.9 0.9 – (34.2) 1,048.7Gross receipts tax expense 113.3 0.2 – – – 113.5Operating Revenues $ 2,160.6 $ 103.5 $ 68.9 $ 13.0 $ (46.8) $ 2,299.2

Investor Contact:Megan L. McPhail314-309-6563Megan.McPhail@SpireEnergy.com

Media Contact:Jason Merrill314-342-3300Jason.Merrill@SpireEnergy.com

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