Sempra (NYSE:SRE) Stock

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Sempra Energy serves one of the largest utility customer bases in the United States. It distributes natural gas and electricity in Southern California and owns 80% of Oncor, a transmission and distribution business in Texas. SoCalGas and San Diego Gas & Electric distribute gas to more than 20 million customers, while Oncor serves more than 10 million Texas customers. Sempra Infrastructure partners, of which Sempra holds a controlling ownership, owns and operates liquefied natural gas facilities in North America and infrastructure in Mexico.

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In the current session, the stock is trading at $76.47, after a 0.05% increase. Over the past month, Sempra Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) stock increased by 0.92%, and in the past year, by 1.51%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1749146420_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>How Does Sempra P/E Compare to Other Companies?</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 19.23 in the Multi-Utilities industry, Sempra Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 16.8. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Sempra Infrastructure, A Subsidiary Of Sempra, Obtains Permit From DOE For Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 Development

Sempra's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) short percent of float has risen 20.0% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.45 million shares sold short, which is 1.14% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.79 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sempra Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sempra has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sempra's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sempra's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.23%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Sempra?

JPMorgan&#8217;s Carly Davenport revised her estimates for four major U.S. utilities following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/62fe1e3886af260001885587/carly-davenport">their first-quarter earnings</a>.
The analyst cited new capital expenditure opportunities tied to load growth, evolving regulatory and legislative developments, and the broader impact of policy uncertainty and macroeconomic conditions.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Duke Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DUK#NYSE">DUK</a>)</h2>
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<li>Duke Energy maintained a Neutral rating, while raising the price target from $122 to $125.</li>
<li>The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company highlighted an incremental nuclear license renewal at the Oconee plant that it could operate into the 2050s, along with upgrades at existing gas, hydro, and nuclear units to add more than 1 gigawatts of capacity, Davenport stated.</li>
<li>"Duke plans to file a merger application for the DEC and DEP utilities to streamline operations and realize cost efficiencies," she wrote.</li>
<li>The company expects the tariff impact at 1%-3% of its five-year capital plan, the analyst added.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>)</h2>
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<li>Sempra reiterated a Neutral rating, while lifting the price target from $76 to $78.</li>
<li>The San Diego-based company plans to add $12 billion to Oncor's capex plan, Davenport said.</li>
<li>"In California, SDG&amp;E and SoCalGas filed their 2026-2028 cost of capital applications with the CPUC and are anticipating a final decision by the end of 2025 with rates effective by the start of 2026," the analyst wrote.</li>
<li>The company estimates tariff risk as 2%-3% of its base capital plan, given its diverse supply chain, she added.</li>
</ul>
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WEC Energy Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEC#NYSE">WEC</a>)</h2>
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<li>WEC Energy Maintained a Neutral rating, while raising the price target from $101 to $106.</li>
<li>The Milwaukee-based company is bullish about economic growth in its service territories, "especially around the I-94 corridor," Davenport said.</li>
<li>"The company recently filed a new tariff with regulators in Wisconsin specifically for customers with 500 MW or higher loads," the analyst wrote.</li>
<li>The company estimates a 2-3% cost impact from tariffs, she added.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dominion Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/D#NYSE">D</a>)</h2>
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<li>Dominion Energy reiterated a Neutral rating, while lifting the price target from $60 to $61.</li>
<li>Davenport said the company has 40 gigawatts of data center capacity in its pipeline and has not witnessed any slowdown in demand in its service territory.</li>
<li>"The company's Virginia Biennial Review filing was submitted at the end of 1Q25, and through the filing, D also proposed a new rate structure for high-volume customers (such as data centers)," the analyst wrote.</li>
<li>The Richmond, Virginia-based company indicated that it was difficult to quantify the tariff impact, as it would depend on the rates at the time of delivery, which is uncertain, she added.</li>
</ul>
At the time of publication on Tuesday:
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<li>Shares of Duke Energyhad declined by 1.60% to $114.01.</li>
<li>Shares of Semprahad risen by 0.44% to $76.03.</li>
<li>Shares of WEC Energyhad declined by 0.65% to $104.29.</li>
<li>Shares of Dominion Energy had declined by 1.06% to $54.30.</li>
</ul>
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/05/45311929/plug-power-partners-up-with-basf-will-use-german-companys-purification-tech-to-liquify-hydrogen">Duke Energy&#8217;s Segment Strength Fuels Q1 Beat, Reaffirms Guidance</a></li>
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4 Energy Companies Project Tariff Impact, Analyst Raises Price Targets After Q1 Results

14 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $79.57, with a high estimate of $88.00 and a low estimate of $70.00. This current average represents a 13.04% decrease from the previous average price target of $91.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747072869_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
The standing of Sempra among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>James Thalacker</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ryan Levine</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$93.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Arcaro</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Thalacker</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julien Dumoulin-Smith</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nicholas Campanella</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carly Davenport</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Anthony Crowdell</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shahriar Pourreza</td>
<td>Guggenheim</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Arcaro</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Ford</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sarah Akers</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$96.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sempra. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Sempra compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Sempra's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Sempra's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Sempra analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Sempra Better</h2>
Sempra Energy serves one of the largest utility customer bases in the United States. It distributes natural gas and electricity in Southern California and owns 80% of Oncor, a transmission and distribution business in Texas. SoCalGas and San Diego Gas &amp; Electric distribute gas to more than 20 million customers, while Oncor serves more than 10 million Texas customers. Sempra Infrastructure partners, of which Sempra holds a controlling ownership, owns and operates liquefied natural gas facilities in North America and infrastructure in Mexico.
<h3>Sempra: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Sempra's remarkable performance in 3M is evident. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.45%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Utilities sector.
Net Margin: Sempra's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 23.83%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sempra's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.97%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sempra's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.93%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.23, Sempra adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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The Analyst Verdict: Sempra In The Eyes Of 14 Experts

BMO Capital analyst James Thalacker maintains Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $78 to $81.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Sempra, Raises Price Target to $81

U.S. stocks rallied Thursday after the Trump administration signed its first major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, igniting optimism about further global deals — especially with China — and lifting investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">appetite for riskier assets.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.3% to close at 5,700, led by gains in technology stocks. The Russell 2000 soared 2.1%, outperforming larger-cap counterparts and fully recovering the losses triggered by the April 2 tariff announcement.
Under the deal, the U.S. slashed tariffs on UK-made vehicles from 25% to 10%, granting British carmakers a 100,000-vehicle quota. In return, the UK reduced tariffs on American beef to near-zero levels and pledged to purchase $10 billion worth of Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) aircraft. Trump confirmed that the 10% tariff would remain the baseline for now, though he suggested other nations with large trade surpluses should expect higher rates.
During a press briefing, Trump hinted at the &#8220;biggest tax cuts in history&#8221; and urged investors to act: "You better go out and buy stock. This country will be like a rocket ship," he said.
The president also responded to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who noted a day earlier he hadn't been invited to meet with Trump. "I could call him from a meeting, but it's like talking to a wall," Trump said. 
"He's always too late [in cutting interest rates]. But in this case, it's not going to matter that much because our country is so strong."
Markets reflected that strength. The U.S. dollar rallied sharply as the new trade deal and reduced economic uncertainty boosted confidence. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) jumped to its highest level since April 11, climbing over 1% against the Japanese yen.
Treasury yields rose across the curve, with the 10-year yield adding 7 basis points to reach 4.34%.
In commodities, gold prices dropped as investors rotated out of safe havens. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) fell 1.5%, trimming its weekly gains. Oil prices rose 3.5%, with West Texas Intermediate crude topping $60 per barrel.
Crypto markets erupted higher. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) broke above $100,000 for the first time since February, rising 4.1%. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) surged 13%, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) gained 10%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
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</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,030.85</td>
<td>+2.1%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,218.21</td>
<td>+1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,683.40</td>
<td>+1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,707.58</td>
<td>+1.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 1.4% to $569.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.4% to $416.94.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.8% to $491.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.2% to $201.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 2.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
<ul>
<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) down 9.5%</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) down 0.6%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>) up 6.2%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) up 6.3%</li>
<li>Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>) up 1.5%</li>
<li>Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>) up 0.6%</li>
<li>Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) down 7.0%</li>
<li>Western Gas Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) up 2.9%</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) down 1.85%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) up 4.30%</li>
<li>Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) up 4.93%</li>
<li>Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) up 0.79%</li>
<li>Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) up 0.83%</li>
<li>Cenovus Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVE#NYSE">CVE</a>) up 8.87%</li>
<li>Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) up 4.26%</li>
<li>Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) down 3.44%</li>
<li>Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) down 0.60%</li>
<li>PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) up 1.64%</li>
<li>Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBI#NYSE">HBI</a>) up 5.21%</li>
<li>Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>) up 3.81%</li>
<li>Global Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLP#NYSE">GLP</a>) down 2.15%</li>
<li>NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYX#NYSE">VYX</a>) up 15.14%</li>
<li>Owens &amp; Minor, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMI#NYSE">OMI</a>) down 7.16%</li>
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Sempra Sees FY25 Adj EPS Of $4.30 - $4.70 Vs. $4.52 Est.

Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.44 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.32 by 9.09 percent. This is a 7.46 percent increase over earnings of $1.34 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.80 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.92 billion by 2.94 percent. This is a 4.45 percent increase over sales of $3.64 billion the same period last year.

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U.S. stocks traded mixed at midday Wednesday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the Federal Reserve&#8217;s upcoming policy decision, with Chair Jerome Powell set to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45258146/all-eyes-on-powell-betting-markets-reveal-what-the-fed-chair-is-most-likely-to-say-on-wednesday">speak at 2:30 p.m. ET.</a>
Trade developments continued to influence market sentiment. During a Senate hearing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that initial talks with China will begin in Switzerland later this week, though he emphasized they are only preliminary.
Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) led notable decliners, plunging over 7% after a Bloomberg report indicated an Apple executive's testimony suggested AI may be eroding traditional search market share.
The Dow Jones outperformed, while tech-heavy indexes like the Nasdaq 100 and S&amp;P 500 lagged under pressure from Alphabet&#8217;s sharp decline. Sector performance was positive overall, with modest gains led by financials.
In commodities, U.S. natural gas prices at the Henry Hub surged over 5% to $3.640 per million British units, driven by recovering feedgas flows to Freeport LNG and forecasts for early-season heat boosting demand.
Gold retreated 1.5% after a strong two-day rally, while oil dipped 1.2% to $58.30 following a brief spike to $60 overnight.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) held steady at around $96,800.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>1,993.68</td>
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<td>5,619.12</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.2% up to $559.98.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.7% to $410.96.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;fell 0.2% to $480.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rose 0.6% to $197.89.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financials&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLF#NYSE">XLF</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Communication Services&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLC#NYSE">XLC</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings included:
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<li>Arista Networks Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>) down 6.84%</li>
<li>Gen Digital Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEN#NASDAQ">GEN</a>) up 9.16%</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) up 0.89%</li>
<li>International Flavors &amp; Fragrances Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IFF#NYSE">IFF</a>) down 6.09%</li>
<li>Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EA#NASDAQ">EA</a>) up 0.41%</li>
<li>Mosaic Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOS#NYSE">MOS</a>) up 3.58%</li>
<li>Corpay Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CPAY#NYSE">CPAY</a>) down 1.80%</li>
<li>Wynn Resorts Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) up 0.56%</li>
<li>Jack Henry &amp; Associates Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JKHY#NASDAQ">JKHY</a>) down 0.67%</li>
<li>Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVN#NYSE">DVN</a>) down 0.16%</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) down 6.04%</li>
<li>Coty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COTY#NYSE">COTY</a>) down 9.09%</li>
<li>Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) down 2.90%</li>
<li>The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) up 11.46%</li>
<li>Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) down 2.02%</li>
<li>Emerson Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EMR#NYSE">EMR</a>) up 2.72%</li>
<li>Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) up 1.52%</li>
<li>Vistra Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VST#NYSE">VST</a>) down 4.78%</li>
<li>Verisk Analytics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSK#NASDAQ">VRSK</a>) up 4.22%</li>
<li>Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROK#NYSE">ROK</a>) up 12.29%</li>
<li>Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CQP#NYSE">CQP</a>) down 0.82%</li>
<li>CDW Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDW#NASDAQ">CDW</a>) up 6.90%</li>
<li>NiSource Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NI#NYSE">NI</a>) up 3.13%</li>
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Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAXN#NASDAQ">AAXN</a>), Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>), Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>), Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>), and Western Gas Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>).
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Sempra's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 20.17% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.18 million shares sold short, which is 0.95% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.08 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sempra Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1746021631_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sempra has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sempra's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sempra's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Is the Market Bullish or Bearish on Sempra?

Companies with a long history of paying dividends and consistently hiking them remain appealing to income-focused investors. Evergy, Sempra, and Philip Morris have rewarded shareholders for years and recently announced dividend increases. These companies currently offer dividend yields of over 3%.
Evergy
Evergy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVRG#NASDAQ">EVRG</a>) engages in the generation, transmission, distribution, and sale of electricity in the U.S. It generates electricity through coal, landfill gas, uranium, and natural gas and oil sources, as well as solar, wind, and other renewable sources.
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Evergy has raised its dividends consecutively for the last seven years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Nov. 7, the company's board increased the quarterly payout by 4% to $0.6675 per share, equal to an annual figure of $2.67 per share. The current dividend yield is 3.93%.
Evergy's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $5.85 billion. According to its most recent release on Feb. 27, it posted Q4 2024 revenues of $1.26 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $1.24 billion, while EPS of $0.35 came in below the consensus of $0.37.
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Sempra
Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) operates as an energy infrastructure company in the U.S. and internationally.
The company increased its dividends consecutively for the last 15 years. In its most recent dividend hike announcement on Feb. 25, it raised the quarterly payout from $0.62 to $0.645 per share, which is equal to an annual figure of $2.58 per share. The current yield on the dividend is 3.67%.
Sempra's annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $13.19 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings announcement on Feb. 25, the company posted revenues of $3.76 billion and EPS of $1.50. Both figures came in below expectations.
Check out this <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/analyst-ratings/25/04/44812332/analyst-expectations-for-sempras-future">article by Benzinga</a> for 14 analysts' insights on Sempra.
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Philip Morris
Philip Morris International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) operates as a tobacco company. The company offers cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heat-not-burn, vapor, and oral nicotine products under the IQOS and ZYN brands; and consumer accessories, such as lighters and matches.
Philip Morris has raised its dividends every year for the past 17 years. In the company&#8217;s most recent dividend hike announcement on Sept. 12, it increased the quarterly payout from $1.30 to $1.35 per share, equaling an annual figure of $5.40 per share. More recently, in its dividend announcement on March 6, the company maintained the payout at the same level. The current dividend yield on the stock is 3.37%.
The company&#8217;s annual revenue as of Dec. 31 stood at $37.88 billion. In its Q4 2024 earnings release on Feb. 6, it posted revenues of $9.71 billion and EPS of $1.55, both above the consensus estimates.
Evergy, Sempra, and Philip Morris are good choices for investors seeking reliable passive income. Their dividend yields of over 3% and long history of consistent hikes make them attractive to income-focused investors.
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<li>Citigroup cut Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADM#NYSE">ADM</a>) price target from $51 to $49. Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer maintained a Neutral rating. Archer-Daniels-Midland shares closed at $46.43 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ADM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Keybanc slashed the price target for DoorDash, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>) from $240 to $230. Keybanc analyst Justin Patterson maintained an Overweight rating. DoorDash shares closed at $181.85 on Monday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DASH/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
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14 analysts have shared their evaluations of Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $80.57, along with a high estimate of $95.00 and a low estimate of $70.00. A decline of 13.37% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744722086_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
A clear picture of Sempra's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;---------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Julien Dumoulin-Smith&#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $75.00&#x7C;$77.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Ryan Levine &#x7C;Citigroup &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $70.00&#x7C;$93.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sarah Akers &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$88.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Arcaro &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $86.00&#x7C;$85.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;James Thalacker &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $78.00&#x7C;$92.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Julien Dumoulin-Smith&#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $77.00&#x7C;$96.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Nicholas Campanella &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $72.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Carly Davenport &#x7C;Goldman Sachs &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $76.00&#x7C;$99.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Anthony Crowdell &#x7C;Mizuho &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $76.00&#x7C;$92.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Shahriar Pourreza &#x7C;Guggenheim &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $87.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;David Arcaro &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $85.00&#x7C;$100.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Ford &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $78.00&#x7C;$95.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Sarah Akers &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $88.00&#x7C;$96.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Eric Beaumont &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $95.00&#x7C;$99.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Sempra. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Sempra compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts gauge the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Sempra's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Sempra's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SRE/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Sempra analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Sempra: A Closer Look</h2>
Sempra Energy serves one of the largest utility customer bases in the United States. It distributes natural gas and electricity in Southern California and owns 80% of Oncor, a transmission and distribution business in Texas. SoCalGas and San Diego Gas &amp; Electric distribute gas to more than 20 million customers, while Oncor serves more than 10 million Texas customers. Sempra Infrastructure partners, of which Sempra holds a controlling ownership, owns and operates liquefied natural gas facilities in North America and infrastructure in Mexico.
<h3>Key Indicators: Sempra's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization: Boasting an elevated market capitalization, the company surpasses industry averages. This signals substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3M period, Sempra showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 7.65% as of 31 December, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Utilities sector.
Net Margin: Sempra's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 17.7% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sempra's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 2.25%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.7%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Sempra's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.18, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Expectations For Sempra's Future

Jefferies analyst Julien Dumoulin-Smith maintains Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $77 to $75.

Jefferies Maintains Hold on Sempra, Lowers Price Target to $75

Citigroup analyst Ryan Levine maintains Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $93 to $70.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Sempra, Lowers Price Target to $70

In the current session, Sempra Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) is trading at $64.89, after a 1.50% decrease. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 7.40%, and in the past year, by 11.13%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744038020_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Sempra P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Sempra has a lower P/E than the aggregate P/E of 65.35 of the Multi-Utilities industry. Ideally, one might believe that the stock might perform worse than its peers, but it's also probable that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744038020_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

A Look Into Sempra Inc's Price Over Earnings

Sempra's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) short percent of float has fallen 24.03% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.89 million shares sold short, which is 1.17% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.14 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Sempra Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743709529_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sempra has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sempra's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sempra's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.96%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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What Does the Market Think About Sempra?

Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) today announced several strategic actions to advance its ongoing commitment to simplify the company's portfolio and recycle capital in support of strong growth in its Texas and California utilities. Sempra intends to sell certain energy infrastructure assets in Mexico, as well as a minority stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners (Sempra Infrastructure). The sales proceeds are expected to be recycled into the company's five-year capital campaign, with a focus on its U.S. utilities.&nbsp;
"At Sempra, we continually review opportunities to realign our portfolio to support the growth and expansion of our Texas and California utilities, while also maintaining a strong balance sheet," said Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra. "With today's announcement, we believe we can successfully accomplish both objectives as we continue our work to drive enhanced long-term value for our shareholders. Further, these actions are designed to advance our company's broader effort to simplify the business and minimize reliance on future issuances of common equity to fund the company's five-year capital plan."
Sale of Assets in Mexico Sempra Infrastructure is targeting&nbsp;the sale of <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4394471-1&amp;h=99221799&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Furldefense.com%2Fv3%2F__https%3A%2Fsemprainfrastructure.com%2Fwhat-we-do%2Fenergy-networks%2F&#x2A;ECOGAS__%3BIw!!DHZoJIs!pyxyCUhRmkLJa9ScbtvbMqVfruxHf6Mp0JWYaOip5Ijf5OLgSd3QYYQqg63CknDTp6dtvcxaXcdHJsZ9uQ_iV6Q%24&amp;a=Ecogas+M%C3%A9xico%2C+S.+de+R.L.+de+C.V.">Ecogas México, S. de R.L. de C.V.</a> (Ecogas), which holds three utility franchises and provides natural gas distribution service to Mexico's Mexicali, Chihuahua and La Laguna-Durango regions. Ecogas is the fifth largest distribution network in Mexico with more than 5,000 kilometers of distribution pipelines serving natural gas to more than 600,000 residential, commercial and industrial consumers. Serving the northern region of Mexico, Ecogas provides reliable natural gas services while supporting local and cross-border trade and economic growth. Moreover, the regions served by Ecogas continue to benefit from strong industrial demand growth from nearshoring of various industries.
Opportunity to Highlight Value in LNG Franchise The company is also initiating a process to sell a minority interest in Sempra Infrastructure, which is one of the leading energy infrastructure platforms in North America with a market leadership position in liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets and related pipeline and storage infrastructure. The proposed sale follows Sempra's previous divestiture of a 20% non-controlling interest in 2021 to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts &amp; Co. L.P. for an implied equity value of approximately $16.9 billion. That transaction was followed by a second sale of a non-controlling interest of 10% in 2022 to the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority for an implied equity value of approximately $17.9 billion.
Since that time, Sempra Infrastructure has continued to increase its market value through the expansion of its LNG franchise, which enjoys geographic advantages on both the Pacific and Gulf Coasts of North America. For instance, Energía Costa Azul LNG Phase 1 continues to target the commencement of commercial operations in spring of 2026, and construction at Port Arthur LNG Phase 1 remains on time and on budget with Trains 1 and 2 expected to come online in 2027 and 2028, respectively.
Moreover, the company continues to advance development of Port Arthur LNG Phase 2, which is receiving strong commercial interest. Sempra Infrastructure is under active commercial discussions with world-class companies for participation in the Phase 2 development project, which is anchored by a non-binding Heads of Agreement for LNG offtake and a proposed equity investment with a subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, as well as a fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel Energy. The company is targeting a final investment decision in 2025, pending the execution of definitive commercial agreements, obtaining permits and securing financing, among other factors.
"At Sempra Infrastructure, we are pursuing a series of exciting LNG growth opportunities that are expected to further America's position as a global leader in LNG exports," said Justin Bird, chief executive officer of Sempra Infrastructure. "By focusing on the critical need for new energy infrastructure in North America, our company's pipeline of development projects is expected to provide benefits to a broader base of customers and differentiated growth for decades to come."
Opportunity to Increase Long-Term Value The sale processes being announced today are part of a broader set of five value creation initiatives for 2025, which aim to increase long-term value for shareholders, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more about Sempra's value creation initiatives, visit <a href="https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4394471-1&amp;h=2883783892&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sempra.com%2Fannualreport%232025-Value-Initiatives&amp;a=sempra.com%2Fannualreport">sempra.com/annualreport</a>. Taken together, these initiatives are designed to:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Divest non-core assets in support of recycling proceeds into new investments in the company's Texas and California utilities;</li>
<li>Strengthen the company's balance sheet, while efficiently funding growth and improving the quality and affordability of services; and</li>
<li>Reward&nbsp;Sempra's owners with improved visibility to consistent growth in earnings and cash flows and long-term value creation.</li>
</ul>
Upon completion, these transactions are expected to be accretive to the company's earnings-per-share forecast, while also enhancing credit. The sales transactions referenced in today's announcement are expected to be completed over the next 12-18 months. These transactions are subject to reaching agreement on acceptable pricing and other terms, securing required regulatory and other approvals, finalizing definitive contracts and other factors and considerations.

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