Sempra's 45.48% Volume Surge to $330M Ranks 316th as Divergent Earnings Emerge

Sempra (SRE) saw its trading volume surge 45.48% on August 15, 2025, reaching $0.33 billion, ranking 316th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.79% amid mixed earnings performance and operational updates.

Second-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.89 exceeded Wall Street estimates by 4.7%, driven by regulated utility operations. However, GAAP revenue fell to $3.0 billion, below the $3.10 billion consensus, while infrastructure segment profits plummeted 75% year-over-year to $72 million. The Texas Utilities division posted $208 million in earnings, supported by $485 million in capital investments for grid expansion and regulatory reforms under House Bill 5247, which aims to accelerate cost recovery for new projects.

California operations showed mixed signals: SDG&E secured $600 million in transmission project awards, but gas deliveries declined 5.6% year-to-date. Sempra’s infrastructure segment faced ongoing challenges, with $1.08 billion in capital expenditures and delays in asset sales expected to conclude in late 2026. Management reaffirmed 2025 adjusted EPS guidance at $4.30–$4.70 and highlighted long-term goals of achieving 90%+ regulated utility earnings through asset divestitures.

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