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SEMPRA (SRE)·Q2 2025 Earnings Summary
Executive Summary
- Q2 2025 adjusted EPS was $0.89, flat year over year and a modest beat versus consensus $0.85; GAAP EPS was $0.71, down year over year due to FX/inflation impacts in Mexico and discrete tax items . Results vs estimates: EPS $0.89 vs $0.85*, Revenue $3.00B vs $3.12B*, EBITDA $1.206B vs $1.396B* (small EPS beat, revenue and EBITDA misses; see Estimates Context). Values retrieved from S&P Global.
- Total revenue was $3.00B, down 0.4% YoY and down 21% sequentially versus Q1 seasonality; segment earnings: California $259M, Texas $208M, Infrastructure $72M .
- Guidance: GAAP EPS updated to $4.05–$4.45 (from $4.25–$4.65 in Q1); adjusted EPS affirmed at $4.30–$4.70; 2026 EPS affirmed at $4.80–$5.30; long-term EPS CAGR 7–9% targeted at the high end or above .
- Catalysts: Texas Unified Tracker Mechanism (HB 5247) passed, expected to improve Oncor earned ROE by ~50–100 bps over time; Oncor filed a comprehensive base rate review; LNG progress (DOE non‑FTA authorization for Port Arthur Phase 2; HOA/SPAs with JERA) supports Infrastructure momentum and potential FID in 2025 .
What Went Well and What Went Wrong
What Went Well
- “We are pleased to report another solid quarter,” with adjusted earnings up YoY YTD ($1.525B H1 2025 vs $1.421B H1 2024) and adjusted EPS guidance affirmed; management reiterated rotation to a more utility‑centric model .
- Texas regulatory wins: HB 5247 (UTM) enacted, allowing interim rate adjustments to reduce regulatory lag; management expects Oncor’s earned ROE to increase 50–100 bps over time as capital is deployed under the UTM .
- LNG momentum: Port Arthur Phase 2 received DOE non‑FTA export authorization (13.5 mtpa) and executed a 20‑year SPA framework with JERA for 1.5 mtpa; Phase 1 construction surpassing 50% complete, with Train 1/2 CODs targeted for 2027/2028 .
What Went Wrong
- GAAP EPS declined to $0.71 from $1.12 YoY, driven by $97M FX/inflation impacts in Mexico and $26M tax expense related to holding Ecogas for sale; revenue modestly missed consensus and fell QoQ with typical seasonality . EPS/Revenue consensus values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- Sempra Infrastructure segment earnings fell sharply YoY ($72M vs $291M), reflecting lower equity earnings/non‑controlling interests and mixed commodity/derivative marks despite stronger volumes; EBITDA missed consensus . EBITDA consensus values retrieved from S&P Global*.
- California affordability and cost pressures: lower CPUC base operating margin and lower authorized cost of capital contributed to segment variance; management is executing Fit‑for‑2025 to offset O&M and improve productivity .
Financial Results
Segment Earnings and Revenues
Non‑GAAP Adjustments (Q2 2025, after‑tax)
KPIs and Operating Statistics
Balance Sheet Highlights (as of June 30, 2025)
Cash Flow (Six Months Ended June 30)
Guidance Changes
Reconciliation of Adjusted to GAAP EPS Guidance (FY 2025)
Earnings Call Themes & Trends
Management Commentary
- “We remain focused on the disciplined execution of our value creation initiatives for 2025, with a view toward continuing to rotate capital into a more utility‑centric business model.” — CEO Jeffrey W. Martin .
- “HB 5247… allows qualifying electric utilities… to record costs to a regulatory asset arising from eligible capital investments and apply for interim rate adjustments through an annual UTM filing… expected to help reduce regulatory investment lag and improve the earned ROE.” — CFO Karen Sedgwick .
- “Port Arthur LNG Phase II… received… non‑FTA export authorization… and we executed a 20‑year SPA with JERA for 1.5 mtpa… remain focused on advancing commercial progress and financing… expecting to take FID in 2025.” — CFO Karen Sedgwick and CEO Jeffrey W. Martin .
Q&A Highlights
- Sempra Infrastructure equity sale: LOI with KKR contemplates 15–30% stake; flexibility on size to optimize valuation, tax leakage, use of proceeds, and credit profile; deconsolidation and improved downgrade thresholds are being evaluated with rating agencies .
- Matching proceeds to Texas CapEx: management aims to time transaction closings and proceeds to fund increased utility‑weighted capital plan, minimizing future common equity issuance .
- Texas demand: Oncor reported >200 GW interconnection requests across data centers and industrials; high confidence load of ~38 GW by 2031; strong West Texas peaks; substantial CCN filings planned .
- California wildfire/affordability: constructive engagement on AB1054 improvements; immediate bill savings prioritized (e.g., $300M program reduction; climate credits), while opposing shareholder‑funded solutions on principle .
- Port Arthur Phase 2 feasibility: all major permits in hand, JERA offtake progress, financing advancing; still targeting 2025 FID .
Estimates Context
Note: Values with asterisk retrieved from S&P Global.
Estimate trajectory across recent quarters
Note: Values with asterisk retrieved from S&P Global.
Implications: Small EPS beat driven by disciplined cost execution and regulatory awards in California; revenue/EBITDA shortfalls reflect lower CPUC base margin, FX/inflation headwinds in Mexico, and derivative marks offsetting Infrastructure volumes .
Key Takeaways for Investors
- Utility‑centric pivot accelerating: Texas legislative UTM and Oncor base rate review underpin earned ROE uplift and rate base growth; expect capital plan skew toward Texas through decade .
- Near‑term Infrastructure volatility vs long‑term optionality: Q2 Infrastructure earnings down YoY, but DOE/SPA milestones at Port Arthur and ECA progress support future cash flow step‑ups; monitor 2025 Phase 2 FID .
- Guidance quality: Adjusted EPS range maintained, GAAP EPS lowered to reflect H1 actuals and discrete items; long‑term EPS CAGR target at high end or above re‑affirmed .
- Credit strategy: Equity sale at SI (15–30% or potentially above) and Ecogas divestiture designed to enhance credit and reduce reliance on common equity; potential deconsolidation of SI assessed with agencies .
- California affordability execution: $300M program phase‑outs proposed, CAISO transmission awards to SDGE, Fit‑for‑2025 productivity/AI adoption — watch for 2026 cost of capital decisions .
- Trading setup: Modest EPS beat vs revenue/EBITDA miss suggests limited near‑term estimate upgrades; stock narrative likely driven by Texas regulatory catalysts (UTM/base rate review timeline), LNG FID headline risk, and progress on capital recycling .
- Medium‑term thesis: Regulated earnings mix trending toward ≥90% as transactions close; Texas demand tailwinds (data centers/LC&I), transmission CCNs, and UTM should support multi‑year EPS growth with improving earned returns .
Additional Detail and Cross-References
- Condensed Statement of Operations and Reconciliation tables (EPS, Adjusted items): .
- Segment financials and operating statistics: .
- Guidance reconciliation (Adjusted to GAAP): .
- Texas UTM legislation and Oncor base rate review details: .
- LNG milestones: DOE non‑FTA permit and JERA HOA/SPAs: ; PA Phase 1 construction status: .
- Q1 2025 baseline (for trend): EPS/segment/revenue: .