Sempra Energy's Stock Climbs 1.47% Amid 33% Drop in Trading Volume Ranks 490th in Equities Activity

Sempra Energy (SRE) rose 1.47% on August 12, 2025, with a trading volume of $210 million, a 33% decline from the previous day’s activity. The stock ranked 490th in trading volume among equities, reflecting mixed investor interest amid earnings-driven sentiment.

The company reported second-quarter non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.89, surpassing analyst estimates by 4.7%. However, GAAP revenue fell to $3.0 billion, missing consensus forecasts and declining modestly year-over-year. The Infrastructure segment, a key revenue driver, saw earnings plummet 75% to $72 million compared to the prior year period, attributed to regulatory and operational challenges. Meanwhile, regulated utility operations in California and Texas demonstrated resilience, with steady customer growth and capital investments in transmission upgrades.

Management highlighted progress in California’s grid modernization, including $600 million in new transmission project awards for SDG&E. In Texas, Oncor’s earnings rose slightly, supported by a 30.7% increase in infrastructure capital expenditures and legislative reforms like the Unified Tracker Mechanism, which aims to expedite cost recovery. Sempra’s strategy to divest non-core assets, including portions of its Infrastructure segment and Ecogas México, is expected to conclude in 2026, with proceeds likely to boost regulated utility earnings as a percentage of total results.

GAAP net income dropped 35.3% to $461 million, driven by higher interest expenses and depreciation costs. The company maintained its quarterly dividend at $0.645 per share, aligning with its long-term capital allocation priorities. Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted EPS guidance of $4.30–$4.70 and raised GAAP EPS targets to $4.05–$4.45, reflecting confidence in regulated utility growth and asset sales.

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