Spire reports Q2 NEE $3.45, consensus $3.72

Reports Q2 revenue $1.13B, consensus $1.23B. “Despite a warmer than normal winter and higher interest costs, we continue to expect to meet our full year earnings target,” said CEO Steve Lindsey. “We are making progress on our robust capital expenditure plan, and looking ahead, we remain focused on execution of our growth strategy and operational excellence in all of our businesses. This positions us well to continue providing safe, reliable and affordable natural gas to our customers.”