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Spire (SR) Retained Earnings : $997 Mil (As of Dec. 2023)


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What is Spire Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Spire's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 was $997 Mil.

Spire's quarterly retained earnings declined from Jun. 2023 ($1,028 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($958 Mil) but then increased from Sep. 2023 ($958 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($997 Mil).

Spire's annual retained earnings increased from Sep. 2021 ($843 Mil) to Sep. 2022 ($906 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2022 ($906 Mil) to Sep. 2023 ($958 Mil).


Spire Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Spire's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Spire Retained Earnings Chart

Spire Annual Data
Trend Sep14 Sep15 Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23
Retained Earnings
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 775.50 720.70 843.00 905.50 958.00

Spire Quarterly Data
Mar19 Jun19 Sep19 Dec19 Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23
Retained Earnings Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 953.00 1,089.50 1,028.40 958.00 997.30

Spire Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.


Spire  (NYSE:SR) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.


Spire (SR) Business Description

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Address
700 Market Street, Saint Louis, MO, USA, 63101
Spire Inc is a public utility holding company with three reportable business segments: Gas Utility , Gas Marketing and Midstream. The Gas Utility segment includes the regulated operations of Laclede Gas, Alabama Gas Corporation (Alagasco), and EnergySouth Inc. The Utilities businesses operations include the purchase, retail, distribution, and sale of natural gas in Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi. The Gas Utility segment generates a majority of the company's revenue but is subject to seasonal fluctuations. The Gas Marketing segment includes Laclede Energy Resources, Inc, whose operations include the marketing of natural gas and related activities on a non-regulated basis and the Midstream segment includes transportation and storage of natural gas.
Executives
Paul D Koonce director P O BOX 26532, RICHMOND VA 23261
Adam W. Woodard officer: Treasurer 700 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63101
Steven P Rasche officer: Executive Vice President 700 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63101
Stephen M Mills officer: Senior Vice President 700 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63101
Vincent J Ferrari director 12555 MANCHESTER ROAD, DES PERES MO 63131
Brenda D Newberry director 700 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63101
Carrie J Hightman director C/O NISOURCE INC., 801 E. 86TH AVENUE, MERRILLVILLE IN 46410
Stupp John P Jr director STUPP JOHN P JR, #18 ST. ANDREWS DR., ST LOUIS MO 63124
Joseph B. Hampton officer: President, AL & MS 700 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63101
Scott B. Carter officer: SVP, COO of Distribution Ops 700 MARKET STREET, ST. LOUIS MO 63101
Stephen S Schwartz director 46897 BAYSIDE PARKWAY, FREMONT CA 94538
Rob L. Jones director 555 EAST AIRTEX DRIVE, HOUSTON TX 77073
Edward L Glotzbach director C/O VISUAL NETWORKS INC, 2092 GAITHER ROAD, ROCKVILLE MD 20850
Mark A Borer director
Van Lokeren Mary Ann director

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