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Sempra: Q4 FY2025 earnings call

What management said about Q4 FY2025, from the documents filed with the SEC on 26 February 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 2 raised, 3 new, 1 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Full-year GAAP EPS was $2.75: Full-year 2025 GAAP earnings were $1.80 billion, or $2.75 per diluted share, against $2.82 billion, or $4.42, in 2024. Adjusted full-year earnings were $3.07 billion, or $4.69 per diluted share, against $2.97 billion or $4.65. Source
  • Track 2 disallowance drove the gap: Fourth-quarter GAAP results include a $432 million after-tax charge from regulatory disallowances at Sempra California, excluded from adjusted earnings. The pre-tax amount was $605 million. Source
  • Texas utilities earnings rose for the year: Sempra Texas Utilities earned $861 million in 2025 against $781 million, and $201 million in the fourth quarter against $135 million. The release cites greater capital efficiency at Oncor after the Unified Tracker Mechanism. Source
  • Five-year capital plan raised to $65 billion: The 2026 to 2030 capital plan is about $65 billion, up from $56 billion for 2025 to 2029. Over 95% of projected capital expenditures are for regulated utility investments in Texas and California. Source
  • KKR to buy 45% of SI Partners: Sempra agreed to sell a 45% equity stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to KKR affiliates for $10 billion, as part of unlocking value in its LNG franchise. Closing is subject to price adjustments and approvals. Source
  • Ecogas sale agreed in fourth quarter: SI Partners agreed in the fourth quarter to sell Ecogas México, the fifth largest distribution network in Mexico, for approximately $500 million U.S. dollar-equivalent. Source

“In addition to posting strong financial results, we took important steps in 2025 to simplify our business, improve capital efficiency and strengthen our balance sheet”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EPS Sourcefull-year 2026$4.80 to $5.30Kept
Adjusted EPS Sourcefull-year 2027$5.10 to $5.70New
EPS range Source2030$6.70 to $7.50New
Capital plan Source2026 to 2030approximately $65 billionRaised from $56 billion (2025 to 2029 plan)
Potential incremental capital expenditures Sourcethrough 2030$9 billionNew
Quarterly dividend Sourcepayable April 15, 2026$0.6575 per share quarterly ($2.63 annualized)Raised from $2.58 per share annualized in 2025

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: A 2027 adjusted EPS guidance range of $5.10 to $5.70 was added. Source
  • New guidance: A 2030 EPS range of $6.70 to $7.50 was issued. The prior release referred to a 2025 to 2029 EPS compound annual growth rate of 7% to 9%. Source
  • Guidance raised: The five-year capital plan rose from $56 billion for 2025 to 2029 to about $65 billion for 2026 to 2030. Source
  • Guidance kept: The 2026 adjusted EPS range of $4.80 to $5.30 was affirmed, as in the prior release. Source
  • New: An agreement to sell Ecogas to Gas Natural del Noroeste was entered into in December 2025. Source
  • New: A $432 million after-tax Track 2 disallowance charge was recorded. The prior release listed a $25 million COVID-19 cost disallowance and no Track 2 charge. Source
  • New: Sempra identified about $9 billion of potential additional capital expenditures through 2030. Source
  • New: Management classified SI Partners and Ecogas as held for sale, which the prior release did only for SI Partners. Source

Full-year and fourth-quarter results

  • Full-year GAAP EPS was $2.75: Full-year 2025 GAAP earnings were $1.80 billion, or $2.75 per diluted share, against $2.82 billion, or $4.42, in 2024. Adjusted full-year earnings were $3.07 billion, or $4.69 per diluted share, against $2.97 billion or $4.65. Source
  • Fourth-quarter adjusted EPS was $1.28: Fourth-quarter 2025 GAAP earnings were $352 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, against $665 million, or $1.04. Adjusted earnings were $841 million, or $1.28, against $960 million, or $1.50. Source
  • Track 2 disallowance drove the gap: Fourth-quarter GAAP results include a $432 million after-tax charge from regulatory disallowances at Sempra California, excluded from adjusted earnings. The pre-tax amount was $605 million. Source
  • Electric revenue rose for the year: Total revenues were $13,702 million for 2025 against $13,185 million in 2024, and $3,749 million in the fourth quarter against $3,758 million. Electric revenues rose to $4,552 million from $4,296 million. Source

Segment earnings and regions

  • Sempra California earnings fell: Sempra California earned $75 million in the fourth quarter, against $701 million a year earlier, and $1,428 million for 2025, against $1,846 million for 2024. Source
  • Texas utilities earnings rose for the year: Sempra Texas Utilities earned $861 million in 2025 against $781 million, and $201 million in the fourth quarter against $135 million. The release cites greater capital efficiency at Oncor after the Unified Tracker Mechanism. Source
  • Sempra Infrastructure posted a full-year loss: Sempra Infrastructure earned $202 million in the fourth quarter, against $259 million a year earlier, and recorded a full-year loss of $(160) million against earnings of $911 million in 2024. Source
  • Parent and other losses narrowed: Parent and other losses were $(126) million in the fourth quarter, against $(430) million, and $(333) million for the year, against $(721) million in 2024. Source

“The strength of Sempra’s execution in 2025, backed by a portfolio of new investment opportunities principally led by Oncor, has improved our expectation of long-term value creation”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Capital plan and investment

  • Five-year capital plan raised to $65 billion: The 2026 to 2030 capital plan is about $65 billion, up from $56 billion for 2025 to 2029. Over 95% of projected capital expenditures are for regulated utility investments in Texas and California. Source
  • Additional $9 billion identified through 2030: Sempra also identified an additional $9 billion of potential incremental capital expenditures through 2030, with the majority intended to support Oncor’s grid expansion. Source
  • About $13 billion invested in 2025: The company invested about $13 billion in 2025 to modernize energy infrastructure, mainly in Texas and California. Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $10,612 million in 2025, against $8,215 million in 2024. Source
  • Texas holds the largest share of plan: Of the $64.9 billion capital plan in the reconciliation table, Sempra California accounts for 36%, Sempra Texas Utilities for 59% and Sempra Infrastructure for 5%. Source

Sempra California regulatory matters

  • Further Track 2 charge for 2025: A $28 million after-tax charge covers the first nine months of 2025 under the Track 2 decision at Sempra California. It is also excluded from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Full-year disallowances totaled $457 million: Full-year 2025 regulatory disallowances at Sempra California were $457 million after tax. They included $25 million for recovery of COVID-19 costs. Source
  • Senate Bill 254 aided wildfire fund: The release credits California Senate Bill 254 with strengthening the long-term stability of the state’s wildfire fund and improving liquidity for claims. Source

“That is why we believe Sempra continues to be a great place to work and grow as we invest for the future.”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Strategy and transactions

  • KKR to buy 45% of SI Partners: Sempra agreed to sell a 45% equity stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to KKR affiliates for $10 billion, as part of unlocking value in its LNG franchise. Closing is subject to price adjustments and approvals. Source
  • Ecogas sale agreed in fourth quarter: SI Partners agreed in the fourth quarter to sell Ecogas México, the fifth largest distribution network in Mexico, for approximately $500 million U.S. dollar-equivalent. Source
  • Five initiatives frame 2025 campaign: The enterprise-wide campaign rests on five initiatives to simplify the business model, concentrate investment in utilities, modernize operations, and enhance safety and service quality. Source
  • SI Partners and Ecogas held for sale: The full-year $512 million tax expense from the held-for-sale decision is excluded from adjusted earnings. The release says the amounts could change until the sale dates. Source

Costs, currency and derivatives

  • Mexico currency and inflation effects: Currency and inflation effects on monetary positions in Mexico were $(59) million in the fourth quarter and $(180) million for 2025. Both are excluded from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Commodity derivative losses for the year: Net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives were $(7) million in the fourth quarter and $(43) million for 2025. Both are excluded from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Operation and maintenance costs declined: Operation and maintenance expense was $1,350 million in the fourth quarter, against $1,465 million, and $5,281 million for 2025, against $5,336 million. Regulatory disallowances in the quarter were $651 million. Source
  • Interest expense rose year on year: Interest expense was $337 million in the fourth quarter, against $105 million, and $1,532 million for 2025, against $1,049 million in 2024. Source

Cash flow, balance sheet and dividends

  • Operating cash flow edged lower: Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,565 million in 2025, against $4,907 million in 2024. Source
  • Noncontrolling interest contributions of $5.3 billion: Contributions from the contingently redeemable noncontrolling interest, net of transaction costs, were $5,294 million in 2025. The 2024 figure is shown as a dash. Source
  • Year-end cash fell, short-term debt rose: Cash and cash equivalents were $29 million at December 31, 2025, against $1,565 million. Short-term debt was $4,166 million, against $2,016 million. Source
  • Quarterly dividend rate rises to $2.63: The declared quarterly dividend of $0.6575 per share gives a $2.63 annualized rate, up from $2.58 per share in 2025. Source
  • Preferred stock redeemed for $900 million: Common dividends paid were $1,603 million for 2025, against $1,499 million. Preferred stock of $900 million was redeemed in 2025, with no redemption shown for 2024. Source

Operations and reliability

  • SDG&E reliability award for 20th year: San Diego Gas & Electric received the ReliabilityOne Award for Outstanding Reliability Performance in the Western Region for the 20th consecutive year. Source
  • Oncor deliveries and meters grew: Oncor total deliveries were 172,775 million kWh in 2025, against 162,691 million kWh, and 40,782 million kWh in the fourth quarter, against 38,827. Electric meters reached 4,111 thousand, against 4,046 thousand. Source
  • Mexicali and wind-solar output declined: Termoeléctrica de Mexicali generated 3,464 million kWh in 2025, against 3,675 million kWh. Wind and solar output was 2,796 million kWh, against 2,888 million kWh. Source
  • California gas volumes fell: Sempra California gas sales were 333 Bcf in 2025, against 349 Bcf. Transportation volumes were 505 Bcf, against 560 Bcf. Source

Coming up, as management said on 26 February 2026

  • Ecogas and SI Partners sales expected to close: Management expects both sales to close in the second to third quarter of 2026, subject to price adjustments, approvals and closing conditions. Source
  • Quarterly dividend payable April 15: The $0.6575 quarterly dividend is payable April 15, 2026, to holders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2026. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate case disallowance Source$432 million after-tax charge for 2019 through 2024
Capital plan 2026 to 2030 Sourceapproximately $65 billion, up from $56 billion
Capital Plan growth rate Source17%
Oncor electric customer meters Source4,111 thousand (2025) vs 4,046 thousand (2024)
Oncor total deliveries (load) Source172,775 million kWh (2025) vs 162,691 million kWh (2024)
EPS range for 2030 Source$6.70 to $7.50

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: A regulatory disallowance from the Track 2 final decision reduced recovery of costs at Sempra California for 2019 through 2024. Source
  • Financial: The SI Partners and Ecogas sales remain subject to price adjustments, approvals and closing conditions before closing. Source
  • External: Currency and inflation effects on monetary positions in Mexico produced a charge in 2025 that is excluded from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Financial: Net unrealized losses on commodity derivatives were recorded in 2025 and are excluded from adjusted earnings. Source
  • Financial: The tax expense tied to the held-for-sale classification may change until the sale dates. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Not stated: The 2025 campaign of five strategic initiatives was described as intended to create long-term value for shareholders. Source
  • Not stated: The company said it continues to prioritize capital allocation over five years to Texas investment opportunities, consistent with commitments made in 2025. Source
  • Not stated: Management affirmed its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance range of $4.80 to $5.30. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.