Spire Inc. Receives Moderate Buy Rating from Analysts

Twelve ratings firms cover the utility company, with most recommending a buy or strong buy.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 7:24am

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Shares of Spire Inc. (NYSE:SR) have received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the twelve ratings firms currently covering the company, according to Marketbeat. Four analysts have rated the stock as a hold, six have assigned a buy recommendation, and two have given it a strong buy rating. The average 12-month price target among the brokerages is $90.70.

Why it matters

Spire's Moderate Buy rating from analysts suggests the utility company's stock is viewed positively, with the majority of firms recommending investors buy or strongly buy the shares. This could indicate Spire is performing well and has a favorable outlook, which is important information for investors considering the stock.

The details

Several equity analysts have weighed in on Spire's stock recently. UBS Group raised its target price on the shares from $95 to $100 and maintained a buy rating. Mizuho increased its price target from $93 to $96 and also rated the stock as outperform. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a buy rating and $99 price target, while Morgan Stanley reissued an overweight rating and $100 price objective.

  • Spire's stock closed at $92.66 on Friday, March 15, 2026.

The players

Spire Inc.

A regulated natural gas distribution company headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri that serves over 1.7 million customers across the central and southern United States.

UBS Group

A global financial services firm that has rated Spire's stock as a buy and raised its price target.

Mizuho

A Japanese financial services group that has an outperform rating and increased price target on Spire's shares.

Jefferies Financial Group

An investment banking firm that has reiterated a buy rating and $99 price target on Spire's stock.

Morgan Stanley

A global financial services company that has an overweight rating and $100 price objective on Spire's shares.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Spire's Moderate Buy rating from a dozen analysts, with the majority recommending investors buy or strongly buy the stock, suggests the utility company is performing well and has a favorable outlook. This information is valuable for investors considering adding Spire to their portfolios.