Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) Announces Dividend Increase – $0.66 Per Share

Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 25th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 19th will be given a dividend of 0.6575 per share by the utilities provider on Wednesday, April 15th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 19th. This is a 1.9% increase from Sempra Energy’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.65.

Sempra Energy has raised its dividend by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years and has increased its dividend every year for the last 22 years. Sempra Energy has a dividend payout ratio of 51.6% meaning its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Equities analysts expect Sempra Energy to earn $5.14 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $2.58 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 50.2%.

Sempra Energy Price Performance

Shares of SRE stock opened at $96.04 on Friday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $89.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $88.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 1.59 and a quick ratio of 1.56. Sempra Energy has a one year low of $61.90 and a one year high of $97.44. The company has a market capitalization of $62.68 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.46, a P/E/G ratio of 3.57 and a beta of 0.74.

Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The utilities provider reported $1.28 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.16. The company had revenue of $3.75 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.82 billion. Sempra Energy had a return on equity of 8.67% and a net margin of 15.63%.Sempra Energy’s quarterly revenue was down .2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.50 EPS. As a group, equities analysts anticipate that Sempra Energy will post 4.76 EPS for the current year.

Sempra Energy News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Sempra Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat — Sempra reported $1.28 EPS vs. ~ $1.12 consensus, beating estimates and showing underlying profitability despite lower top-line. Sempra (SRE) Q4 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its five‑year capital plan (about +16% to ~$65B) and issued a stronger 2030 EPS outlook — a sign management is prioritizing growth (grid modernization, power demand) that supports long‑term earnings. Sempra lifts capital spending plan, beats quarterly profit estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised — Sempra declared a quarterly payout of $0.6575 (1.9% increase), continuing a shareholder‑friendly policy and supporting income investors (yield ~2.8%).
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Broader brokerage consensus is a “Moderate Buy,” and Morgan Stanley separately kept an Overweight and raised its price target, reinforcing buy‑side confidence. Sempra Energy Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages Morgan Stanley Keeps an Overweight Rating on Sempra (SRE)
• Neutral Sentiment: Guidance updates are mixed — Sempra gave FY2026–2027 ranges (FY26: 4.80–5.30 EPS; FY27: 5.10–5.70) and a 2030 range that’s constructive long term; short‑term guidance range and macro/regulatory execution will determine near‑term investor reaction. Sempra 2025 Results & Guidance (press release/slide deck)
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry context article discussing what Sempra’s updates mean for utilities/Russell 1000 — useful for sector positioning but not an immediate stock mover. What Sempra Energy Updates Mean For Utilities Sector
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and cash nuance — revenue was slightly below estimates and down year‑over‑year; commentary on tighter cash levels may raise near‑term concerns about margin sustainability. Sempra Energy’s Q4 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Fall Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: Short interest jumped roughly 30% in February — while still a small percent of float, the increase could add downward pressure or volatility if sentiment shifts.

Sempra Energy Company Profile

Sempra Energy is a San Diego–based energy infrastructure company that develops, owns and operates businesses delivering electricity and natural gas. Its operations include regulated utility services that provide electric and gas distribution to residential, commercial and industrial customers, as well as non‑regulated infrastructure businesses that develop and manage large-scale energy assets.

The company’s product and service portfolio spans electricity and natural gas delivery, transmission and storage, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, power generation and electric transmission projects.