Sempra (SRE) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sempra (SRE) have what it takes?
Sempra is a utility with a 15-year dividend growth streak. The company's management had the confidence to issue a forecast of 7% to 9% annual adjusted EPS growth through 2029. Sempra is trading 9% below our fair value estimate.
Sempra is undergoing a major investment cycle, targeting growth in key markets, with a $56 billion plan focused on regulated utilities. Despite recent earnings disappointments and regulatory risks, Sempra's long-term EPS growth target of 7-9% CAGR and attractive valuation present a compelling opportunity. I rate Sempra a Buy for its growth potential, exposure to vital energy markets, and favorable risk/reward, while acknowledging execution and regulatory risks.
SRE is expected to gain from planned investments and LNG projects. Yet, valuation concerns and wildfire events may impact its operations.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Glen Donovan - SVP, Finance Jeff Martin - Chairman and CEO Karen Sedgwick - EVP and CFO Allen Nye - CEO, Oncor Caroline Winn - CEO of SDG&E Conference Call Participants Ross Fowler - Bank of America Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Steve Fleishman - Wolfe Research Nicholas Campanella - Barclays Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Anthony Crowdell - Mizuho David Arcaro - Morgan Stanley Operator Good day, and welcome to Sempra's First Quarter Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded.
SRE's Q1 earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19%. The top line increases 4.5% from the year-ago level.
Sempra (SRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.34 per share a year ago.
SRE's Q1 results are likely to reflect the benefits of rising electricity demand in California amid the impacts of higher insurance premiums and operating expenses.
Sempra (SRE) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
Sempra and Dominion Energy are focusing on capital discipline and regulated growth following a period of sharp share price declines. Sempra's hybrid model offers greater upside but comes with execution risks; Dominion's simpler, defensive strategy focuses on data center-driven load growth. Both companies have guided to mid-to-high single-digit EPS growth off a lowered 2025 base, supported by recent rate case wins.
I reiterate a hold rating on Sempra Energy due to weak momentum, concerning chart patterns, and fundamental risks ahead of earnings. Sempra's Q4 2024 results missed expectations, leading to a significant stock drop; FY 2025 EPS guidance was also lowered, impacting investor sentiment. Despite a favorable valuation and attractive dividend yield, regulatory challenges, rising costs, and competitive threats pose significant risks to Sempra's outlook.