Sempra Energy Tumbles 0.74% with $420M in Volume, Ranked 287th as Earnings Face Mixed Outlook

Sempra Energy (SRE) fell 0.74% on August 5, 2025, with a trading volume of $420 million, ranking 287th in the market. The company is set to release its Q2 2025 earnings on August 7, with analysts expecting mixed outcomes based on recent performance and operational challenges.

Warmer-than-expected temperatures in SRE’s service territories during Q2 likely boosted electricity demand for cooling, supporting revenue growth. However, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms disrupted service, causing outages and potentially reducing revenue. Infrastructure investments and customer growth in Texas and California are seen as positive drivers, though rising operating costs from weather-related damage and higher interest expenses could pressure margins.

Analysts highlight favorable factors, including tax benefits in California, new interim rate implementations, and returns from prior investments, which may offset some headwinds. The Zacks Consensus Estimate forecasts $3.15 billion in revenue and $0.83 earnings per share, reflecting 4.7% year-over-year sales growth but a 6.7% decline in earnings. A proprietary model predicts an earnings beat, supported by a positive Earnings ESP of +0.60% and a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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