Sempra (SRE) Q2 2026 earnings summary
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Q2 2026 earnings summary
11 Aug, 2026Executive summary
Q2 2026 GAAP earnings rose to $796 million ($1.21/share), up from $461 million ($0.71/share) year-over-year, with adjusted earnings at $762 million ($1.16/share), up from $583 million ($0.89/share), driven by disciplined execution and strong segment performance.
Year-to-date GAAP earnings reached $1.83 billion ($2.80/share), up from $1.37 billion ($2.09/share) in 2025; adjusted earnings were $1.75 billion ($2.67/share), up from $1.53 billion ($2.34/share).
Major divestiture: Agreement to sell 45% of SI Partners for $9.99 billion, expected to close Q3 2026, with Ecogas sale in Mexico also expected to close in August.
Over $6 billion in capital expenditures in the first half of 2026, supporting a five-year $65 billion capital plan focused on Texas and California utilities.
Growth was driven by higher operating margins, favorable regulatory outcomes, and strong equity earnings from Texas utilities.
Financial highlights
Q2 2026 revenues were $2.997 billion (flat YoY) to $6.65 billion (slightly down YoY); net income was $942 million in Q2 (up 81% YoY); operating cash flow was $3.12 billion YTD (up $851 million YoY).
Capital expenditures and investments totaled $6.17 billion YTD (up $560 million YoY); property, plant, and equipment capex was $4.69 billion for the first half.
Debt: $32.2 billion long-term, $3.6 billion short-term at June 30, 2026; total equity at $39.99 billion.
Q2 2026 gross margin improved to 80% due to lower cost of natural gas and electric fuel.
Debt/capitalization ratio below 65%, in compliance with covenants.
Outlook and guidance
Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS guidance affirmed at $4.80–$5.30; GAAP EPS guidance updated to $5.02–$5.55; 2027 EPS guidance at $5.10–$5.70.
Projected long-term EPS growth rate remains at 7%–9%, with 2–4% annual dividend increases targeted.
No need for new common equity issuances to fund the base capital plan.
Capital expenditures for 2026 projected at $11.3 billion, up from prior estimate due to delayed SI Partners sale.
Sale of SI Partners and Ecogas expected to close in Q3 and August 2026, respectively.
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