Trailing Dividend / Share
$3.10
Spire Inc. (SR) Dividend History
Income profile from 1973 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
4.0%
Payout Ratio
67.1%
Watch
Dividend Streak
14 years
SR Dividend Income Check
Safety
67.1% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
14 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is rising.
SR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield4.0%
Trailing DPS$3.10
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout67.1%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak14 years
3Y CAGR4.6%
5Y CAGR4.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return10.9%
5Y Total Return26.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)20.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,68010Y ago$15,35120Y ago$37,362
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
SR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Spire Inc. distributes 67.1% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SR has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.6% and 5-year CAGR of 4.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 4.0% dividend yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 26.8%, with dividends contributing 20.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,351 today.
SR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$14.91
Avg/Payment$0.7453
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026Latest | $0.8250 | — | 4.19% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | $0.8250 | — | 3.58% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | $0.8250 | ↑ +5.1% | 3.87% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | $0.7850 | — | 4.12% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | $0.7850 | — | 4.25% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.7850 | — | 4.09% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | $0.7850 | ↑ +4.0% | 4.44% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 11, 2024 | $0.7550 | — | 4.66% | Oct 2, 2024 |
SR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
4.0%
#2 of 9
Safety
Watch
67.1% payout
Streak
14Y
4.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#2 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd SRSpire Inc. | $4.6B | 4.0% | 67.1% | 14 | Watch |
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 NFGNational Fuel Gas Co… | $7.2B | 2.7% | 36.3% | 39 | Sustainable |
3rd  NWNNorthwest Natural Ho… | $2.1B | 3.9% | 68.2% | 24 | Watch |
 ATOAtmos Energy Corpora… | $28.4B | 2.0% | 46.2% | 38 | Sustainable |
 SWXSouthwest Gas Holdin… | $6.4B | 2.8% | 40.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 CNPCenterPoint Energy, … | $28.0B | 2.0% | 54.6% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NINiSource Inc. | $22.7B | 2.4% | 57.1% | 14 | Sustainable |
1st  UGIUGI Corporation | $7.3B | 4.3% | 47.5% | 0 | Sustainable |
SR Annual Dividend History (1973–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.65 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.6% |
| 2025 | $3.18 | 4.3% | 4 | $4.37 | 72.8% | 1.37x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $3.05 | 4.6% | 4 | $4.19 | 72.8% | 1.37x | 4.8% |
| 2023 | $2.92 | 5.0% | 4 | $3.85 | 75.7% | 1.32x | 4.6% |
| 2022 | $2.78 | 5.3% | 4 | $3.95 | 70.3% | 1.42x | 4.4% |
| 2021 | $2.64 | 4.7% | 4 | $4.96 | 53.1% | 1.88x | 4.2% |
| 2020 | $2.52 | 4.9% | 4 | $1.44 | 174.8% | 0.57x | 4.0% |
| 2019 | $2.40 | 5.3% | 4 | $3.52 | 68.2% | 1.47x | 3.8% |
| 2018 | $2.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $4.34 | 52.5% | 1.90x | 3.6% |
| 2017 | $2.14 | 7.1% | 4 | $3.44 | 62.1% | 1.61x | 3.4% |
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SR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SR stock.
How much dividend does SR pay per share?
Spire Inc. (SR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $3.10 per share, with a current dividend yield of +4.0%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SR's next ex-dividend date?
SR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SR's dividend safe?
SR's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +67.1% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 14 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Spire Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 14 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.8%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does SR pay dividends?
Spire Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $3.10 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 53+ years from 1973 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SR five years ago would be worth approximately $12,680 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +4.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.