Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedTop-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:SRE Sempra (SRE) Stock Price, News & Analysis → AI Bubble Now at Critical Mass (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free SRE Stock Alerts $71.86 +0.61 (+0.86%) (As of 01:58 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$71.07▼$71.8650-Day Range$69.25▼$73.5552-Week Range$63.75▼$79.51Volume691,123 shsAverage Volume2.88 million shsMarket Capitalization$45.43 billionP/E Ratio15.00Dividend Yield3.45%Price Target$82.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Sempra alerts: Email Address Sempra MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.90 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside14.8% Upside$82.14 Price TargetShort InterestBearish1.95% of Shares Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-5.04Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment1.02Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$11.09 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.64%From $4.82 to $5.14 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.95 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector3rd out of 89 stocksGas & Other Services Combined Industry1st out of 5 stocks 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSempra has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.90, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $82.14, Sempra has a forecasted upside of 14.8% from its current price of $71.57.Amount of Analyst CoverageSempra has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.95% of the outstanding shares of Sempra have been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSempra has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sempra has recently increased by 7.40%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 5.0 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSempra is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.58%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSempra has been increasing its dividend for 21 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sempra is 51.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sempra will have a dividend payout ratio of 48.25% next year. This indicates that Sempra will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSempra has received a 5.67% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Societal infrastructure" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Refined natural gas", "Construction of power lines", "Renovation of power lines", "Natural gas pipes", "LNG terminals", and "Natural gas distribution services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Sempra is -5.04. Previous Next 3.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSempra has a news sentiment score of 1.02. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.47 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Sempra this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search Interest20 people have searched for SRE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 82% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows17 people have added Sempra to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 89% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sempra insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $11,089,713.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.24% of the stock of Sempra is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions89.65% of the stock of Sempra is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sempra are expected to grow by 6.64% in the coming year, from $4.82 to $5.14 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sempra is 14.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.13.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sempra is 14.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 74.40.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSempra has a PEG Ratio of 2.90. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSempra has a P/B Ratio of 1.38. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. 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This segment owns and operates a natural gas distribution, transmission, and storage system that supplies natural gas. As of December 31, 2023, it serves a population of 21 million covering an area of 24,000 square miles. The Sempra Texas Utilities segment engages in the regulated electricity transmission and distribution. As of December 31, 2023, its transmission system included 18,298 circuit miles of transmission lines; 1,257 transmission and distribution substations; interconnection to 173 third-party generation facilities totaling 54,277 MW; and distribution system included approximately 4.0 million points of delivery and consisted of 125,116 miles of overhead and underground lines. The Sempra Infrastructure segment develops, builds, operates, and invests in energy infrastructure to help enable the energy transition in North American markets and worldwide. The company was formerly known as Sempra Energy and changed its name to Sempra in May 2023. Sempra was founded in 1998 and is based in San Diego, California.Read More SRE Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SRE Stock News HeadlinesMarch 27, 2024 | marketbeat.comA 4.7%-Paying “Mini” Portfolio Set to Soar (and a Unique Tool to Manage It)March 25, 2024 | marketbeat.comAI’s “Hidden” Dividends (3 Payers With Payouts Soaring 88%+)March 28, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)Top Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…According to a recently published report… One DeFi protocol boasted gains over 100% during one of the biggest crashes the crypto market has ever seen. And now, this crypto coin is set to soar in the parabolic bull run projected in 2024.March 16, 2024 | insidertrades.comSempra (NYSE:SRE) VP Sells $4,063,936.89 in StockMarch 11, 2024 | insidertrades.comSempra (NYSE:SRE) Insider Diana L. 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 1/15 Dividend12/05/2023Dividend Payable1/15/2024Last Earnings2/27/2024Ex-Dividend for 4/15 Dividend3/20/2024Today3/28/2024Dividend Payable4/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)5/02/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorUtilities Industry Gas & other services combined Sub-IndustryMulti-Utilities Current SymbolNYSE:SRE CUSIP81685110 CIK1032208 Webwww.sempra.com Phone(619) 696-2000Fax619-696-2374Employees16,835Year Founded1998Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$82.14 High Stock Price Target$89.00 Low Stock Price Target$75.00 Potential Upside/Downside+15.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.91 Research Coverage10 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.79 Trailing P/E Ratio14.87 Forward P/E Ratio14.78 P/E Growth2.92Net Income$3.08 billion Net Margins18.26% Pretax Margin15.71% Return on Equity9.45% Return on Assets3.50% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.85 Current Ratio0.54 Quick Ratio0.49 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$16.72 billion Price / Sales2.69 Cash Flow$8.44 per share Price / Cash Flow8.44 Book Value$52.03 per share Price / Book1.37Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares632,150,000Free Float630,633,000Market Cap$45.04 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.71 Social Links 5G Stocks: The Path Forward is ProfitableClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in 5G and which 5G stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Jeffrey Walker Martin (Age 61)Chairman, President & CEO Comp: $6.49MMs. Karen L. Sedgwick (Age 56)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.04MMr. Peter Ronan Wall (Age 51)Senior VP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer Comp: $849.53kMr. Trevor Ian Mihalik (Age 57)Executive VP & Group President Comp: $2.5MMr. Glen DonovanVice President of Investor RelationsMs. Diana L. Day (Age 58)Chief Legal Counsel Mr. Paul H. YongChief Tax Counsel & VPMr. Justin Christopher Bird (Age 52)Executive VP & CEO of Sempra Infrastructure Ms. Lisa M. Larroque Alexander (Age 50)Senior VP of Corporate Affairs & Chief Sustainability Officer Mr. Sandeep K. MorSenior Vice President of FinanceMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAmerican Electric PowerNASDAQ:AEPPG&ENYSE:PCGDominion EnergyNYSE:DNational GridNYSE:NGGExelonNASDAQ:EXCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsHighPoint Advisor Group LLCBought 9,774 shares on 3/26/2024Ownership: 0.002%PNC Financial Services Group Inc.Bought 9,088 shares on 3/22/2024Ownership: 0.049%Grayhawk Investment Strategies Inc.Bought 17,294 shares on 3/21/2024Ownership: 0.003%Ariston Services GroupBought 7,240 shares on 3/21/2024Ownership: 0.001%B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.Sold 3,658 shares on 3/15/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions Should I Buy Sempra Stock? SRE Pros and Cons Explained These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Sempra was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:13 PM. Pros Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sempra: Sempra's stock price has shown consistent growth over the past year, indicating a positive trend in the market. Recent acquisitions by Sempra have expanded its market presence and diversified its revenue streams, reducing risk. Strong financial performance with steady revenue growth and healthy profit margins, providing stability for investors. Investments in renewable energy projects position Sempra well for the future, aligning with the global shift towards sustainable practices. Sempra's strategic partnerships and collaborations enhance its competitive advantage and open up new growth opportunities. Cons Investors should be bearish about investing in Sempra for these reasons: Regulatory challenges in the energy sector could impact Sempra's operations and profitability, leading to uncertainties. Fluctuations in commodity prices, such as natural gas, could affect Sempra's financial performance and stock value. Debt levels of Sempra may be a concern for some investors, as high debt can restrict future growth opportunities. Market competition in the energy industry is intense, which could pressure Sempra's market share and margins. Economic downturns or global crises may impact Sempra's business operations and financial results negatively. SRE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sempra stock right now? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sempra in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 9 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SRE shares. View SRE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Sempra's stock price target for 2024? 10 Wall Street analysts have issued 1 year price targets for Sempra's stock. Their SRE share price targets range from $75.00 to $89.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $82.14 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 14.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SRE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SRE shares performed in 2024? Sempra's stock was trading at $74.73 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SRE stock has decreased by 4.2% and is now trading at $71.57. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Sempra's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 2nd 2024. View our SRE earnings forecast. How were Sempra's earnings last quarter? Sempra (NYSE:SRE) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February, 27th. The utilities provider reported $1.13 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.02. The utilities provider earned $3.49 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.01 billion. Sempra had a net margin of 18.26% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.45%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 1.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.17 EPS. Read the conference call transcript. How often does Sempra pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sempra? Sempra announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 21st will be given a dividend of $0.62 per share on Monday, April 15th. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.47%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, March 20th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.60. Read our dividend analysis for SRE. Is Sempra a good dividend stock? Sempra (NYSE:SRE) pays an annual dividend of $2.48 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.58%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 21 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 51.77%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SRE will have a dividend payout ratio of 48.25% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SRE. What ETFs hold Sempra's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Sempra (NYSE:SRE) stock in their portfolio include Virtus Reaves Utilities ETF (UTES), Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure Fund (EMLP), Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF (FUTY), Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU), ClearBridge Focus Value ESG ETF (CFCV), iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (IDU) and Direxion Daily Utilities Bull 3X Shares (UTSL). When did Sempra's stock split? Sempra's stock split before market open on Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What guidance has Sempra issued on next quarter's earnings? Sempra issued an update on its FY24 earnings guidance on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $4.60 to $4.90 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of $4.83. What is Jeffrey W. Martin's approval rating as Sempra's CEO? 18 employees have rated Sempra Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey W. Martin on Glassdoor.com. Jeffrey W. Martin has an approval rating of 81% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Sempra own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sempra investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), RTX (RTX), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walmart (WMT), Chevron (CVX), Walt Disney (DIS), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO). Who are Sempra's major shareholders? Sempra's stock is owned by a variety of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.68%), Vanguard Group Inc. (9.72%), Capital International Investors (8.73%), Wellington Management Group LLP (4.29%), Newport Trust Company LLC (2.26%) and Norges Bank (2.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Diana L Day, Jeffrey W Martin, Justin Christopher Bird, Karen L Sedgwick, Peter R Wall and Trevor I Mihalik. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Sempra? Shares of SRE stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. Does Sempra have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiares of Sempra: EnergySouth, Oncor Electric Delivery Company, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Sempra Texas Intermediate Holding Company LLC, and Southern California Gas Company.Read More This page (NYSE:SRE) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy Gold Safe ExchangeGrab Your Free Bitcoin Today!Crypto Swap ProfitsTop Project Outperforms BTC in 2023…Crypto 101 MediaMake This $3 Trade the Instant the Opening Bell RingsMonument Traders AllianceForget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 YearsBanyan Hill PublishingFed launches fourth dollar overhaulStansberry ResearchForget Bitcoin. Crypto Millionaire Predicts 8,788% Gains For THISParadigm PressThis AI Trade Machine Made 1,729%* (With 89% Wins)Prosper Trading Academy Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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