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Sempra: Q2 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q2 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 6 August 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 1 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • GAAP EPS of $1.21: GAAP earnings were $796 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, against $461 million, or $0.71, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $1.16: Adjusted earnings were $762 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, against $583 million, or $0.89 a year earlier. Source
  • Oncor surcharge took effect August 1: The surcharge recovers the gap between the new base rates and prior rates for January 1 to June 1, 2026, and took effect August 1. Source
  • ERCOT set new peak demand: ERCOT set an all-time peak load of 91 gigawatts in July, which the release links to continued growth in electric demand in Texas. Source
  • Transmission projects exceed $7 billion: ERCOT endorsed high-voltage projects with in-service dates from 2026 to 2034, supporting about 16 GW of new demand. Oncor expects to build most of them, subject to approval. Source
  • First-half capex over $6 billion: In the first half, Sempra's businesses invested capital expenditures of over $6 billion to support safe, reliable and affordable energy for the communities served. Source

“Across our management team, there is a consistent emphasis on execution, and our progress through the first half of the year is reflected in strong financial performance,”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
GAAP EPS for full-year 2026 Sourcefull-year 2026$5.02 to $5.55Raised from $4.87 to $5.37
Adjusted EPS for full-year 2026 Sourcefull-year 2026$4.80 to $5.30Kept
EPS for full-year 2027 Sourcefull-year 2027$5.10 to $5.70Kept
Long-term EPS growth rate Sourcelong-term7% to 9%Kept
Gain on sale of Ecogas Source2026, sale expected to complete in August 2026$165 million to $205 million pretax ($57 million to $77 million after tax and NCI)New
Capital plan Source2026 to 2030approximately $65 billionKept

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance range raised at both ends, to $5.02 to $5.55 from $4.87 to $5.37. Source
  • Guidance kept: Full-year 2026 adjusted EPS, full-year 2027 EPS and long-term EPS growth guidance affirmed without change. Source
  • New guidance: A range for the estimated Ecogas gain on sale appears for the first time in the guidance reconciliation. Source
  • New: Oncor's new base rates became effective June 1, 2026. Source
  • New: FERC approved the SDG&E electric transmission rate (TO6) settlement. The first-quarter release had said a final decision was expected in the second half of 2026. Source
  • New: The Ecogas sale received Mexican antitrust approval without condition. Source
  • New: SDG&E and SoCalGas filed their 2028 General Rate Case applications during the quarter. Source
  • New: The Public Utility Commission of Texas approved the ERCOT Batch Zero process for large-load interconnections. Source

Second-quarter results and EPS

  • GAAP EPS of $1.21: GAAP earnings were $796 million, or $1.21 per diluted share, against $461 million, or $0.71, a year earlier. Source
  • Adjusted EPS of $1.16: Adjusted earnings were $762 million, or $1.16 per diluted share, against $583 million, or $0.89 a year earlier. Source
  • First-half GAAP EPS of $2.80: First-half GAAP EPS was $2.80 against $2.09. First-half adjusted EPS was $2.67 against $2.34. Source
  • Excluded items separate GAAP from adjusted: Adjusted results exclude $82 million of after-tax net unrealized gains on commodity derivatives, a $71 million Mexico currency and inflation impact, and a $20 million tax benefit on held-for-sale assets. Source

Sempra Texas and Oncor

  • Texas earnings rose to $346 million: Sempra Texas Utilities earned $346 million attributable to common shares, against $208 million. First-half earnings were $517 million against $354 million. Source
  • Oncor surcharge took effect August 1: The surcharge recovers the gap between the new base rates and prior rates for January 1 to June 1, 2026, and took effect August 1. Source
  • ERCOT set new peak demand: ERCOT set an all-time peak load of 91 gigawatts in July, which the release links to continued growth in electric demand in Texas. Source
  • Transmission projects exceed $7 billion: ERCOT endorsed high-voltage projects with in-service dates from 2026 to 2034, supporting about 16 GW of new demand. Oncor expects to build most of them, subject to approval. Source
  • Large-load requests reach 44 GW: About 44 GW of large-load requests in Oncor's territory are expected to be eligible, including 8 GW already interconnected and ramping. Oncor's current system peak is 31 GW. Source

“I could not be more proud of our employees and their commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, as we look to find new and better ways to serve customers.”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Sempra California utilities

  • California earnings rose to $297 million: Sempra California earned $297 million attributable to common shares, against $259 million. First-half earnings were $1,017 million against $983 million. Source
  • FERC approves TO6 transmission settlement: The FERC-approved TO6 settlement provides an authorized base return on equity of about 10.28% for SDG&E's transmission business. Source
  • CAISO reliability projects for SDG&E: The California ISO 2025 to 2026 Transmission Plan includes over $160 million of reliability-driven projects for SDG&E. Source
  • Efficiency savings and battery expansion: SoCalGas estimates its energy efficiency programs saved customers over $100 million last year. SDG&E expanded battery energy storage capacity in the second quarter. Source
  • Qualcomm and Scripps AI collaboration: SDG&E launched a collaboration to develop edge-based artificial intelligence for extreme-weather response capabilities. Source

Sempra Infrastructure and sales

  • Infrastructure earnings rose to $230 million: Sempra Infrastructure segment earnings were $230 million attributable to common shares, against $72 million. First-half earnings were $492 million against $218 million. Source
  • SI Partners sale expected to be accretive: Management expects the SI Partners sale to be accretive. Adjusted guidance excludes related gains and ancillary sale costs. Source
  • Capital plan ownership assumption: The capital plan assumes Sempra holds 70% consolidated ownership of SI Partners in the first quarter of 2026, and 25% afterward. Source

Cash flow and balance sheet

  • Operating cash flow rose to $3.1 billion: First-half net cash provided by operating activities was $3,117 million against $2,266 million. Source
  • PP&E spending $4.7 billion in first half: First-half expenditures for property, plant and equipment were $4,687 million against $4,640 million. Expenditures for investments were $1,485 million against $972 million. Source
  • Debt issuance rose to $8.1 billion: Debt issuance was $8,092 million against $5,458 million. Debt payments were $4,544 million against $3,411 million, and short-term debt fell by $600 million. Source
  • Dividends paid rose; buybacks fell: Common dividends paid were $826 million against $787 million. Repurchases of common stock were $21 million against $58 million. Source
  • Assets held for sale grew: Assets held for sale were $32,939 million at June 30, against $31,024 million at December 31. Liabilities held for sale were $12,992 million against $11,704 million. Source
  • Oncor investment carrying value rose: The investment in Oncor Holdings was $19,002 million at June 30, against $17,472 million at December 31. Source

Capital plan and spending

  • First-half capex over $6 billion: In the first half, Sempra's businesses invested capital expenditures of over $6 billion to support safe, reliable and affordable energy for the communities served. Source
  • Capital deployed $6.1 billion: Capital deployed was $6.1 billion after adjusting for unconsolidated entities and noncontrolling interests, against GAAP capital expenditures of $6.2 billion. Source
  • Plan split across three segments: The 2026 to 2030 capital plan totals $64.9 billion: California $23.5 billion, Texas $38.2 billion and Infrastructure $3.2 billion. Source
  • California capex lower: Sempra California capital expenditures were $934 million against $1,221 million in the quarter, and $1,901 million against $2,315 million in the first half. Source
  • Infrastructure capex higher: Sempra Infrastructure capital expenditures were $1,291 million against $1,081 million in the quarter, and $2,784 million against $2,322 million in the first half. Source

Demand and operating volumes

  • Oncor deliveries rose in quarter: Oncor deliveries were 44,595 million kWh in the quarter against 42,226 million, and 84,784 million kWh in the first half against 81,232 million. Source
  • Oncor electric meters grew: Oncor total electric customer meters were 4,141 thousand against 4,084 thousand a year earlier. Source
  • California gas deliveries declined: Sempra California total gas deliveries were 174 Bcf against 189 Bcf in the quarter. Gas sales were 68 Bcf against 75 Bcf. Source
  • Mexicali plant output fell: Termoeléctrica de Mexicali output was 492 million kWh in the quarter against 776 million kWh a year earlier. Source
  • Wind and solar output rose: Wind and solar output was 971 million kWh in the quarter against 842 million kWh a year earlier. Source

Strategy and value creation

  • Value creation initiatives simplify strategy: The company describes its value creation initiatives as designed to simplify its strategy, strengthen its financial position and support long-term utility growth. Source
  • Asset sales framed as capital recycling: The company says the SI Partners and Ecogas transactions further its capital recycling program. Source
  • Stated mission of utility growth: The company states its mission is to build America's leading utility growth business. Source

Coming up, as management said on 6 August 2026

  • SI Partners sale expected to close Q3: Sale of a 45% equity interest in SI Partners to KKR affiliates is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to approvals and closing conditions. Source
  • Ecogas sale expected to close in August: The Ecogas sale continues to advance after Mexican antitrust approval, and is expected to close in August 2026. Source
  • Batch Zero timeline not yet set: The timeline of the Batch Zero process is still to be determined. About 44 GW of large-load requests in Oncor's territory are expected to be eligible. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate cases SourceOncor new base rates effective June 1; surcharge effective August 1; SDG&E and SoCalGas 2028 GRC applications filed
Capital plan Source$64.9 billion for 2026 to 2030
Customer growth SourceOncor electric meters 4,141 thousand, up from 4,084 thousand
Load growth SourceERCOT peak 91 GW in July; Oncor quarterly deliveries 44,595 million kWh, up from 42,226 million
EPS growth target Source7% to 9% projected long-term EPS growth, affirmed

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Oncor's expected construction of most ERCOT transmission projects is subject to regulatory approval. The Batch Zero timeline has not been set. Source
  • Financial: Mexico currency and inflation effects and unrealized derivative gains and losses are excluded from adjusted results and are expected to vary between periods. Source
  • Financial: Tax items tied to the held-for-sale classification of SI Partners and Ecogas could change until the sale dates. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management says the SI Partners sale remains on track for a third-quarter 2026 close, subject to approvals. Source
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said both sales were expected to close in the second or third quarter. The second-quarter release gives an August Ecogas close and a third-quarter SI Partners close.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release said Oncor would begin recognizing accounting impacts of its base rate order in the second quarter. The second-quarter release does not state whether this occurred.
  • Not stated: The first-quarter release expected a final TO6 decision in the second half of 2026. The second-quarter release reports FERC approval of the settlement.

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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.