Sempra cuts its earnings guidance due to ‘regulatory matters and a higher-cost environment.'
Sempra (SRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.63 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.13 per share a year ago.
Sempra is a solid dividend growth stock with a BBB+ credit rating and undervalued shares, making it a buy. Despite a 16.7% revenue decline in Q3, SRE's long-term EPS growth rate of 6-8% remains strong, driven by Texas growth. SRE's 3% dividend yield is secure, with a low payout ratio and a 14-year growth streak, ensuring dividend consistency.
SRE is expected to gain from its systematic investment plan and higher demand. Yet, restoration expenses may hurt the company.
Sempra Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Martin joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, competition in the space, the state of the utilities sector and more.
Sempra (SRE) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
Sempra Energy offers diversified revenue streams through regulated utilities and energy infrastructure. Despite short-term earnings pressure from declining revenues in California and rising costs, its strategic investments in LNG and various renewable projects promise significant growth. Management is projecting 6-8% annual earnings growth, supported by a $48B five-year capital plan focusing on modernization and expansion efforts.
Sempra's diversified operations in California, Texas, and its Port Arthur LNG projects offer strong growth prospects moving forward. Despite recent earnings misses, Sempra reaffirmed its FY2024 and FY2025 guidance, highlighting bullish updates on Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 and Phase 2. Trading in line with the utility sector, Sempra's higher growth potential makes it a buy, but I recommend starting small and adding on dips.
SRE is expected to benefit from its systematic investment plan and higher demand. However, restoration expenses may hurt the company.
Sempra (NYSE:SRE ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Glen Donovan - SVP, Finance Jeff Martin - Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Karen Sedgwick - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Justin Bird - Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of Sempra Infrastructure Allen Nye - Chief Executive Officer of Oncor Conference Call Participants Nick Campanella - Barclays Shar Pourreza - Guggenheim Partners Julien Dumoulin-Smith - Jefferies Carly Davenport - Goldman Sachs Durgesh Chopra - Evercore ISI Steve Fleishman - Wolfe Operator Good day, and welcome to Sempra's Third Quarter Earnings Call. Today's conference is being recorded.
SRE's total revenues of $2.78 billion decline 16.7% from the year-ago level. The top line also misses the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 27.5%.
Sempra (SRE) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.89 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.08 per share a year ago.