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01 Jul 2026, 17:45 UTC · 3h ago
Can SR's Regulated Utility Focus Deliver Consistent Earnings Growth?
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Zacks Investment Research
01 Jul 2026, 17:45 UTC · 3h ago
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Spire Inc. plans to invest $11.2 billion over 10 years to support 5-7% adjusted EPS growth. — A multi-billion dollar investment plan with specific EPS growth targets provides strong long-term visibility for shareholders.
+0.50Spire acquired Piedmont Natural Gas Tennessee, adding 200,000 customers and $1.6 billion to its rate base. — Expanding the regulated footprint directly increases the company's earning capacity without requiring the issuance of new common equity.
+0.40Spire is divesting non-core assets, including a $650 million sale of storage businesses and a $215 million sale of Spire Marketing. — Divestitures reduce business risk and provide liquidity to fund strategic acquisitions.
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Spire agreed to sell its Mississippi natural-gas business to Delta Utilities for $75 million, expected to close in fiscal 2027. — Further streamlines the portfolio toward a pure-play regulated model, though the impact is smaller due to the deal size and distant closing date.
+0.20ONE Gas is executing a $4.3 billion five-year investment plan targeting 5-7% EPS growth. — Provides a positive growth outlook for a peer company, though mentioned as a secondary point in the text.
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The company is transforming into a pure-play regulated utility, reducing risk and improving long-term earnings growth.
The company benefits from a fully regulated model and a strong five-year investment plan targeting EPS growth.
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