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SDG&E parent Sempra reports ‘strong’ second-quarter earnings led by Texas

Sempra reported second-quarter earnings of $796 million, or $1.21 per share, up from $461 million, or $0.71 per share, a year earlier. Revenue was about $3.0 billion. Texas contributed $346 million to earnings, while SDG&E and Southern California Gas combined for $297 million. Sempra forecast 2026 EPS of $5.02 to $5.55 and long-term growth of 7% to 9% annually.

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Published Aug 7, 2026, 3:45 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$SREBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The key tradable inputs are the Q2 earnings growth, the Texas-led earnings contribution, and the explicit 2026 EPS guidance range, which can shift valuation expectations for the regulated utility business.

02

Market read

Company-specific earnings and forward EPS guidance provide a fresh catalyst for Sempra’s valuation and positioning versus other regulated utilities.

03

What to watch

Revenue is described as essentially unchanged, so traders may focus on whether earnings growth is sustainable versus one-off drivers not detailed in the article.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 7/10Timing: reported Q2 results and 2026 EPS guidance on Thursday

Background

Sempra is a utility holding company with major operations in California (SDG&E and Southern California Gas) and Texas (Oncor).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$SREBullishMedium confidence
Context

Sempra reported Q2 earnings of $796M and guided 2026 EPS to $5.02 to $5.55, with Texas growth tied to Oncor transmission plans.

Expected impact

Moderately positive bias for the next few sessions as traders digest the EPS range and Texas growth narrative.

Evidence & confidence

The article provides fresh, decision-relevant guidance (2026 EPS range) plus segment earnings mix, which typically drives re-rating for regulated utilities.

Market effects

Sector

Reinforces the utility narrative that data-center driven power demand in Texas can translate into transmission capex and earnings visibility.

Regional

Highlights Texas as a growth engine for Sempra’s earnings versus slower/steadier California contributions.

Global

Limited, as the disclosure is company-specific and US-regulated utility focused.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Strong headline earnings may be less durable if Texas demand growth or transmission project timelines slip, while California affordability and safety initiatives could pressure margins.

Key entities

  • company
    Sempra

    Parent of SDG&E and Oncor; reported Q2 earnings growth and provided 2026 EPS guidance.

  • utility
    Oncor

    Texas transmission utility referenced as planning major new transmission lines for data centers.

  • utility
    SDG&E

    California utility segment referenced as contributing to Q2 earnings.

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