Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedTop-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNYSE:SRE Sempra (SRE) Stock Price, News & Analysis $83.17 +0.66 (+0.80%) (As of 09/20/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About Sempra Stock (NYSE:SRE) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$82.09▼$83.4650-Day Range$76.02▼$83.9552-Week Range$63.75▼$84.29Volume4.64 million shsAverage Volume2.90 million shsMarket Capitalization$52.66 billionP/E Ratio18.42Dividend Yield2.98%Price Target$85.00Consensus RatingModerate Buy Company OverviewSempra operates as an energy infrastructure company in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Sempra California, Sempra Texas Utilities, and Sempra Infrastructure. The Sempra California segment provides electric services; and natural gas services to San Diego County. As of December 31, 2023, it offered electric services to approximately 3.6 million population and natural gas services to approximately 3.3 million population that covers 4,100 square miles. 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 incorporated in 1996 and is based in San Diego, California.Read More… Are You Ready for a Small-Cap Rally? (Ad)Jeff Bezos has just made a bold move into Quantum Computing as a Service (QaaS), a technology set to disrupt industries worth over $46 trillion. What's even more intriguing?Click here to uncover how you can get in on the ground floor. Sempra Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 93rd PercentileSempra scored higher than 93% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 9th out of 94 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.5 / 5Analyst RatingModerate Buy Consensus RatingSempra has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.91, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSempra has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Sempra's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth7.10% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sempra are expected to grow by 7.10% in the coming year, from $4.79 to $5.13 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sempra is 18.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.66.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sempra is 18.42, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 92.81.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSempra has a PEG Ratio of 2.65. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSempra has a P/B Ratio of 1.60. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Sempra's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted1.83% 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 4.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sempra has recently increased by 4.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldSempra pays a meaningful dividend of 2.97%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSempra has been increasing its dividend for 21 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sempra is 54.93%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sempra will have a dividend payout ratio of 48.34% next year. This indicates that Sempra will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Sempra's dividend. Sustainability and ESG2.2 / 5Environmental Score-5.04 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.83% 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 4.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sempra has recently increased by 4.51%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. News and Social Media3.4 / 5News Sentiment1.20 News SentimentSempra has a news sentiment score of 1.20. 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 0.57 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Sempra this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search Interest10 people have searched for SRE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 11% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Sempra to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -75% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sempra insiders have not sold or bought any 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.Read more about Sempra's insider trading history. SRE Stock News HeadlinesSempra (NYSE:SRE) Sets New 1-Year High at $84.29September 18 at 10:07 PM | americanbankingnews.comSempra (NYSE:SRE) Research Coverage Started at Bank of AmericaSeptember 15, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAre You Ready for a Small-Cap Rally?Jeff Bezos has just made a bold move into Quantum Computing as a Service (QaaS), a technology set to disrupt industries worth over $46 trillion. What's even more intriguing?September 20, 2024 | InvestorPlace (Ad)Sempra (NYSE:SRE) PT Raised to $93.00 at BMO Capital MarketsSeptember 14, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBig three California utilities reinstated with Buy ratings at BofASeptember 12, 2024 | msn.comSempra Energy: A Strong Buy Amidst Regulatory Changes and Promising Growth ProspectsSeptember 12, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAssessing Sempra: Insights From 6 Financial AnalystsSeptember 12, 2024 | benzinga.comBoyle Heights Solis S.T.E.M. Magnet High School's First All-Girls Team Competes on International Stage at the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix World FinalsSeptember 10, 2024 | prnewswire.comSee More Headlines SRE Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SRE shares performed this year? Sempra's stock was trading at $74.73 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, SRE stock has increased by 11.3% and is now trading at $83.17. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Sempra's earnings last quarter? Sempra (NYSE:SRE) posted its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 6th. The utilities provider reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.92 by $0.03. The business's revenue was down 9.7% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. When did Sempra's stock split? Sempra shares split on Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. The 2-1 split was announced on Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. The newly issued shares were issued to shareholders after the market closes on Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. Does Sempra have any subsidiaries? Sempra subsidiaries include Oncor Electric Delivery Company, EnergySouth, San Diego Gas & Electric Company, Sempra Texas Intermediate Holding Company LLC, and Southern California Gas Company. Who are Sempra's major shareholders? Sempra's top institutional shareholders include Newport Trust Company LLC (2.19%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (2.13%), Legal & General Group Plc (1.19%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.82%). Insiders that own company stock include Karen L Sedgwick, Justin Christopher Bird, Diana L Day, Peter R Wall, Trevor I Mihalik, Richard J Mark and Jeffrey W Martin. 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. What other stocks do shareholders of Sempra own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sempra investors own include AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), RTX (RTX), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ), Walmart (WMT) and Chevron (CVX). Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/27/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Last Earnings8/06/2024Today9/20/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend9/26/2024Dividend Payable10/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/01/2024Fiscal 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$85.00 High Stock Price Target$94.00 Low Stock Price Target$76.00 Potential Upside/Downside+3.4%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.91 Research Coverage11 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.5150 Trailing P/E Ratio18.21 Forward P/E Ratio17.16 P/E Growth2.84Net Income$3.08 billion Net Margins22.31% Pretax Margin13.27% Return on Equity8.58% Return on Assets3.24% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.84 Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.41 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$16.72 billion Price / Sales3.11 Cash Flow$8.30 per share Price / Cash Flow9.90 Book Value$52.03 per share Price / Book1.58Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares633,150,000Free Float628,630,000Market Cap$52.05 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.75 Social Links Should I Buy Sempra Stock? SRE Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Sempra pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Sempra Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Sempra: Strong Financial Performance: Sempra has shown consistent financial growth, with a solid return on equity and a healthy net margin, indicating financial stability. Diverse Portfolio: Sempra has a diverse portfolio of assets in the utilities sector, providing stability and potential for growth across different segments. Stable Stock Price: Despite market fluctuations, Sempra has maintained a relatively stable stock price, offering investors a sense of security. Strategic Investments: Sempra has made strategic investments in its infrastructure and technology, positioning itself for long-term success and growth. Resilience to Market Volatility: Sempra has demonstrated resilience to market volatility, making it a reliable investment option during uncertain times. Sempra Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Sempra for these reasons: Regulatory Risks: The utilities sector, where Sempra operates, is subject to stringent regulations that could impact the company's operations and profitability. Market Dependency: Sempra's performance is closely tied to market conditions, making it susceptible to economic downturns and industry-specific challenges. Debt Levels: Sempra's debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high, which could pose risks in case of economic instability or rising interest rates. Revenue Decline: Sempra has experienced a decline in revenue in recent quarters, which may raise concerns about its ability to sustain growth in the future. Competition: Sempra faces competition from other utility providers, which could impact its market share and profitability in a competitive landscape. This page (NYSE:SRE) was last updated on 9/20/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersHow the US Will Win the Great Lithium RaceChina spent $60B+ on lithium infrastructure in the past decade. It possesses 7.9% of the world’s supply, but i...DealMaker | SponsoredThe Perfect Storm for an EV RevoltWith constant talk about Artifical Intelligence, inflation, and the upcoming election clogging the airwaves......Eagle Publishing | SponsoredTrump’s “Tax Free” Retirement StrategySince 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. If you're planning on re...Gold Safe Exchange | SponsoredThe election trade you can't losePolitics is an unpredictable game. 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