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Sempra: Q3 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2025: press release. Guidance figures: 1 lowered, 1 new, 3 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Adjusted EPS rose, GAAP EPS fell: Third-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.12 against $1.00 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $1.11 against $0.89. Adjusted earnings were $728 million against $566 million. Diluted shares were 654 million. Source
  • Large-load interconnection queue grew: Oncor's large commercial and industrial queue held over 600 requests at quarter-end, up about 60% year on year. About 210 gigawatts came from data centers and over 16 gigawatts from other industrial sectors. Source
  • Port Arthur Phase 2 is subscribed: The phase is subscribed, with long-term offtake under 20-year sales and purchase agreements. Source
  • Cost-saving programs await CPUC approval: SDG&E proposes to discontinue select energy efficiency programs to cut administrative expenses, while SoCalGas plans to close remaining branch offices and move to digital-first service. Source
  • Tax swung to expense on held-for-sale: Income tax was $482 million expense against a $105 million benefit a year earlier. The quarter includes $514 million of net tax expense tied to classifying SI Partners as held for sale. Source

“We are pleased with another solid quarter of financial performance”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
GAAP EPS, full year 2025 Sourcefull year 2025$3.05 to $3.45Lowered from $4.05 to $4.45
Adjusted EPS, full year 2025 Sourcefull year 2025$4.30 to $4.70Kept
EPS, full year 2026 Sourcefull year 2026$4.80 to $5.30Kept
Long-term EPS compound annual growth rate Source2025 through 20297% to 9%Kept
Oncor base capital plan Source2026-2030 roll-forwardmore than 30% increaseNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance lowered: Full-year 2025 GAAP EPS range was $4.05 to $4.45 in the prior release and is now $3.05 to $3.45.
  • New guidance: Oncor now anticipates a more than 30% increase in its 2026-2030 roll-forward base capital plan. Source
  • New: Sempra announced a transaction to sell a 45% equity interest in SI Partners to affiliates of KKR; the prior release described a non-binding letter of intent. Source
  • New: California enacted Senate Bill 254 in September, creating an up to $18 billion continuation account for the state wildfire fund. Source
  • New: Sempra Infrastructure reached a final investment decision on Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 in the third quarter. Source
  • New: SDG&E and SoCalGas are pursuing CPUC approval for cost-saving measures aimed at affordability. Source

Quarterly results and EPS

  • Adjusted EPS rose, GAAP EPS fell: Third-quarter GAAP EPS was $0.12 against $1.00 a year earlier; adjusted EPS was $1.11 against $0.89. Adjusted earnings were $728 million against $566 million. Diluted shares were 654 million. Source
  • Nine-month adjusted EPS rose to $3.45: For the first nine months, adjusted EPS was $3.45 against $3.12, and GAAP EPS was $2.21 against $3.38. Nine-month GAAP earnings were $1.444 billion. Source
  • Revenue grew on gas and electric: Total revenues were $3,151 million against $2,776 million. Natural gas revenue was $1,363 million against $1,195 million, and electric revenue was $1,260 million against $1,069 million. Source

Segment earnings

  • Sempra California earnings rose: Sempra California earned $370 million attributable to common shares, against $247 million a year earlier. Nine-month earnings were $1,353 million against $1,145 million. Source
  • Texas utilities earnings rose: Sempra Texas Utilities earned $306 million against $261 million. Nine-month earnings were $660 million against $646 million. Source
  • Segment earnings fell, parent loss narrowed: Segment earnings attributable to common shares were $96 million against $738 million. Parent and other losses narrowed to $19 million from $100 million. Source

“We continue to make significant progress on our near-term value creation initiatives and we are pleased with our year-to-date financial results”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Oncor demand and growth

  • Large-load interconnection queue grew: Oncor's large commercial and industrial queue held over 600 requests at quarter-end, up about 60% year on year. About 210 gigawatts came from data centers and over 16 gigawatts from other industrial sectors. Source
  • Oncor built more lines and premises: Oncor built, rebuilt or upgraded about 660 circuit miles of transmission and distribution lines in the quarter and increased premises by nearly 16,000, citing population and business growth in North Texas. Source
  • Oncor deliveries and meters rose: Oncor deliveries were 50,761 million kWh against 46,208 million kWh, and total electric customer meters were 4,100 thousand against 4,027 thousand. Source
  • ERCOT 765-kV plan share above half: Oncor expects to be responsible for more than half of the investment in the ERCOT 765-kV Strategic Transmission Expansion Plan, alongside new distribution grid capital. Source

Asset sales in progress

  • Ecogas sale process advancing: The Ecogas sale process continues to advance, with interest from strategic and financial buyers. Source

Sempra Infrastructure projects

  • Port Arthur Phase 2 is subscribed: The phase is subscribed, with long-term offtake under 20-year sales and purchase agreements. Source
  • Six major projects advancing: With construction started on Phase 2, Sempra Infrastructure is advancing six major projects, including LNG developments on the Pacific and Gulf Coasts of North America. Source
  • Infrastructure capital spending rose: Sempra Infrastructure capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $1,541 million in the quarter, against $816 million a year earlier. Source
  • Mexicali and wind-solar output lower: Termoeléctrica de Mexicali generated 1,001 million kWh against 1,081 million, and wind and solar output was 643 million kWh against 687 million. Source

California and Texas regulation

  • Cost-saving programs await CPUC approval: SDG&E proposes to discontinue select energy efficiency programs to cut administrative expenses, while SoCalGas plans to close remaining branch offices and move to digital-first service. Source
  • Customer savings projected above $300 million: The two measures are projected to save customers over $300 million between 2026 and 2031. Source
  • Oncor interim rate settlement approved: In September, an administrative law judge approved an interim-rate settlement. If the case is still pending on January 1, 2026, Oncor can surcharge or refund final rates back to that date. Source

Costs, interest and tax

  • Tax swung to expense on held-for-sale: Income tax was $482 million expense against a $105 million benefit a year earlier. The quarter includes $514 million of net tax expense tied to classifying SI Partners as held for sale. Source
  • Mexico currency effect of $32 million: The after-tax impact from foreign currency and inflation on monetary positions in Mexico was $32 million, which the company excludes from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Derivative losses and TCJA tax allowance: After-tax net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives were $26 million. A $78 million tax expense reflected a foreign tax credit valuation allowance related to TCJA. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Nine-month capital expenditures rose: Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $7,201 million for the nine months against $5,765 million, and investments were $1,492 million against $588 million. Source
  • Operating cash flow was lower: Net cash from operating activities was $3,376 million for nine months against $3,542 million a year earlier. Source
  • Cash balance fell to $5 million: Cash and cash equivalents were $5 million at September 30, against $1,565 million at December 31, 2024. Source
  • Dividends and buybacks rose: Common dividends paid were $1,195 million for nine months against $1,121 million, and common stock repurchases were $58 million against $41 million. Source
  • Noncontrolling interest contributions added cash: Contributions from the contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest, net of transaction costs, were $3,212 million for nine months. Source
  • Held-for-sale balances on balance sheet: Assets held for sale were $28,465 million and liabilities held for sale were $11,175 million at September 30. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2025

  • SI Partners sale closing window: The SI Partners sale is expected to close in Q2 to Q3 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions. Source
  • Oncor hearing on merits in November: A hearing on the merits in Oncor's base rate review is scheduled for mid-November, and settlement discussions continue. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate cases SourceOncor base rate review pending; hearing on the merits set for mid-November
Capital plan Source$36 billion 2025-2029 base capital plan; more than 30% increase in 2026-2030 roll-forward
Customer growth SourcePremises up nearly 16,000 in the quarter; 4,100 thousand electric customer meters
Load growth SourceOver 600 large commercial and industrial requests, up about 60%; about 210 GW from data centers
EPS growth target Source7% to 9% long-term EPS compound annual growth, 2025 through 2029

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Oncor's base rate review remains pending, with a hearing on the merits in mid-November and settlement talks ongoing. Source
  • Financial: Income tax amounts tied to the held-for-sale classification of SI Partners may change until the sale date. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The SI Partners sale is described as directly supporting the five value creation initiatives. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release targeted a final investment decision on Phase 2 in 2025; the current release reports one was reached in the third quarter.
  • Not stated: The prior release expected a final order in Q1 2026; the current release sets a hearing on the merits for mid-November.

Other quarters

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