SR
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Spire Inc. (SR) closed at $88.44 as of 2026-03-20, trading 37.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.31. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 43.2% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 67, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.05 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 2721 weeks of data, SR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times. On average, these episodes lasted 11 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SR at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +13.6%.
With a market cap of $5.2 billion, SR is a mid-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 8.5%. The stock trades at 1.6x book value.
Share count has increased 12.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SR would have grown to $1901, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. SR has returned 9.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been volatile over the past several years, making the quality of earnings harder to assess.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SR vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SR Crosses Below the Line?
Across 24 historical episodes, buying SR when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +12.8% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +19.3% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 88% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +26.0% vs +34.1% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SR crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SR has crossed below its 200-week MA 38 times with an average 1-year return of +13.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1974 | May 1975 | 69 | 33.0% | -8.1% | +13084.5% |
| Jul 1975 | Nov 1975 | 19 | 6.4% | +5.0% | +13837.9% |
| Dec 1975 | Dec 1975 | 1 | 1.3% | +16.7% | +14039.9% |
| Jun 1978 | Jun 1978 | 1 | 0.2% | +20.3% | +13084.5% |
| Sep 1978 | Sep 1978 | 1 | 0.9% | +20.0% | +12908.7% |
| Oct 1978 | Jan 1979 | 11 | 7.0% | +8.7% | +12908.7% |
| Oct 1979 | Nov 1979 | 5 | 3.5% | N/A | +12095.6% |
| Dec 1979 | Jan 1980 | 6 | 6.0% | +13.4% | +12328.7% |
| Feb 1980 | Nov 1980 | 39 | 23.6% | +5.8% | +12570.8% |
| Mar 1981 | Nov 1981 | 35 | 16.6% | -7.4% | +11945.1% |
| Dec 1981 | Dec 1981 | 3 | 5.4% | +28.7% | +12908.7% |
| Jan 1982 | May 1982 | 16 | 7.1% | +31.6% | +12489.0% |
| Sep 1988 | Sep 1988 | 1 | 1.0% | +16.8% | +3856.2% |
| Mar 1989 | Mar 1989 | 1 | 0.6% | +21.8% | +3697.3% |
| Jan 1995 | Jan 1995 | 1 | 0.3% | +23.7% | +1833.6% |
| May 1995 | May 1995 | 1 | 0.1% | +29.7% | +1777.9% |
| Apr 1999 | May 1999 | 5 | 3.6% | +1.4% | +1265.2% |
| Dec 1999 | Dec 1999 | 2 | 3.2% | +19.1% | +1225.7% |
| Jan 2000 | Aug 2000 | 31 | 15.2% | +21.0% | +1225.7% |
| May 2009 | Jun 2009 | 3 | 10.1% | +17.9% | +443.9% |
| Jun 2009 | Jul 2009 | 3 | 4.3% | +5.5% | +418.2% |
| Aug 2009 | Aug 2009 | 1 | 2.9% | +14.1% | +425.3% |
| Aug 2009 | Dec 2009 | 14 | 7.3% | +9.7% | +412.9% |
| Jan 2010 | Mar 2010 | 8 | 5.1% | +16.9% | +399.1% |
| May 2010 | May 2010 | 1 | 0.1% | +21.2% | +393.6% |
| May 2010 | Jun 2010 | 3 | 1.2% | +17.5% | +392.1% |
| Jun 2010 | Jul 2010 | 1 | 0.3% | +22.6% | +391.4% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 1 | 0.2% | +13.8% | +387.2% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 4 | 9.1% | +17.1% | +72.1% |
| May 2020 | May 2020 | 1 | 4.7% | +16.9% | +69.4% |
| Jun 2020 | Mar 2021 | 38 | 25.0% | +16.3% | +68.1% |
| Aug 2021 | Feb 2022 | 27 | 10.6% | +14.0% | +62.7% |
| Mar 2022 | Mar 2022 | 1 | 1.2% | +9.8% | +58.5% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 7.6% | -5.1% | +65.5% |
| Dec 2022 | Dec 2022 | 1 | 1.0% | +0.1% | +55.2% |
| Jun 2023 | Dec 2023 | 25 | 12.8% | -4.5% | +57.4% |
| Jan 2024 | Apr 2024 | 14 | 5.7% | +14.5% | +62.4% |
| May 2024 | Jul 2024 | 7 | 4.2% | +30.9% | +61.5% |
| Average | 11 | — | +13.6% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SR below its 200-week moving average?
No. Spire Inc. (SR) is currently 37.5% above its 200-week moving average of $64.31. It would need to fall to $64.31 to cross below the line.
What is SR's 200-week moving average price?
Spire Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $64.31 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SR drops below its 200-week moving average?
SR has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +13.6%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 11 weeks on average.
Is SR a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SR as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 67. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 8.5%. Price-to-book is 1.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SR compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in SR would have grown to $1901, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 9.3% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. SR has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SR pay a dividend?
Yes. Spire Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 373.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20