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Sempra: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 5 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 3 new, 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Quarterly earnings rose year over year: GAAP earnings were $877 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, against $77 million, or $0.12. Adjusted earnings were $917 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, against $728 million, or $1.11. Source
  • Nine-month adjusted EPS rose: Nine-month adjusted EPS was $4.07 against $3.45, and nine-month GAAP EPS was $4.13 against $2.21. Adjusted earnings exclude the items in the reconciliation table. Source
  • Import Path 1 approved, subject to rehearing: The PUCT approved both segments of Import Path 1 in August, supporting timely development of transmission infrastructure identified through ERCOT planning. Source
  • CPUC proposed decision denies correction: A CPUC proposed decision on October 29 denied the request to correct the 2024 GRC capital attrition mechanism to reflect 2027 post-test-year capital revenue requirement. Source
  • Oncor capital plan drivers: The planned Oncor increase is driven by investments to maintain reliability and support load growth across the ERCOT market. Source
  • SI Partners stake sale gain estimated: Estimated gain on the SI Partners sale is $2.00 billion to $2.40 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments, with completion expected in November 2026. Source

“Our year-to-date results reflect disciplined execution across the company and continued progress on our 2026 value creation initiatives,”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
GAAP EPS Sourcefull year 2026$7.41 to $8.41Raised from $5.02 to $5.55
Adjusted EPS Sourcefull year 2026$4.80 to $5.30 (high end)Kept
EPS Source2027$5.10 to $5.70Kept
2027 EPS position within range Source2027lower half of $5.10 to $5.70 range
Long-term EPS growth rate Sourceprojected long-term7% to 9%Kept
Estimated gain on sale of SI Partners Source2026, sale expected to complete November 2026$2.00 billion to $2.40 billionNew
Estimated ancillary costs of SI Partners sale Source2026$325 million to $400 millionNew
Capital plan Source2026-2030$64.9 billionKept
Oncor base capital plan Source2027-2031 versus 2026-2030approximately 20% increaseNew

What changed from last quarter

  • Guidance raised: Full-year 2026 GAAP EPS guidance range raised from $5.02 to $5.55 to $7.41 to $8.41. Source
  • New guidance: GAAP reconciliation now includes estimated ancillary costs of the SI Partners sale. Source
  • Guidance kept: 2027 EPS guidance range affirmed; adjusted EPS range and long-term growth rate also affirmed. Source
  • New: Oncor projects its 2027-2031 base capital plan to rise about 20%, a projection not in the prior release. Source
  • New: Sempra California 2027 earnings expectation now tied to a CPUC proposed decision issued October 29. Source
  • Ended: Ecogas México sale completed in August 2026. Source

Earnings and results

  • Quarterly earnings rose year over year: GAAP earnings were $877 million, or $1.34 per diluted share, against $77 million, or $0.12. Adjusted earnings were $917 million, or $1.40 per diluted share, against $728 million, or $1.11. Source
  • Nine-month adjusted EPS rose: Nine-month adjusted EPS was $4.07 against $3.45, and nine-month GAAP EPS was $4.13 against $2.21. Adjusted earnings exclude the items in the reconciliation table. Source
  • Ecogas sale gain recorded: Gain on sale of Ecogas was $97 million after tax and noncontrolling interests, against an earlier estimate of $57 million to $77 million on that basis. It is excluded from adjusted earnings. Source

Segment earnings and regions

  • Sempra California earnings declined: Sempra California earned $223 million against $370 million a year earlier. Nine-month earnings were $1,240 million against $1,353 million. Source
  • Texas utilities earnings rose: Sempra Texas Utilities earned $460 million against $306 million. Nine-month earnings were $977 million against $660 million. Source
  • Sempra Infrastructure earnings turned positive: Sempra Infrastructure earned $346 million, against a $580 million loss a year earlier. Nine-month earnings were $838 million, against a $362 million loss. Source
  • Parent and other losses widened: Parent and other was a $152 million loss against a $19 million loss, and $345 million for nine months against $207 million. Source

“As a next step, we look forward to completing the planned sale of an equity stake in Sempra Infrastructure Partners, with a view toward supporting strong growth in our Texas and California utilities and strengthening our financial position.”

Jeffrey W. Martin, chairman and CEO of Sempra

Texas demand and transmission

  • Oncor set record peak demand: Oncor set a new all-time system peak of 33.3 GW, a 6% increase from the prior record of 31.4 GW. Source
  • Rising Texas demand builds pipeline: Management said rising demand across Texas is creating a growing pipeline of regulated infrastructure investment. Source
  • Import Path 1 approved, subject to rehearing: The PUCT approved both segments of Import Path 1 in August, supporting timely development of transmission infrastructure identified through ERCOT planning. Source
  • Rehearing motions filed on approval: Motions for rehearing have been filed on the Import Path 1 approval, and the approval is also subject to appeals. Source
  • Batch Zero large-load classifications: ERCOT conditionally classified about 24 GW of Oncor-area large load as base load, including 10 GW already energized, and 21 GW as studied load. Source
  • Oncor submitted 765-kV certificate filings: Oncor submitted Certificates of Convenience and Necessity for 765-kV projects in Import Paths 1 and 2 of the Permian Basin Reliability Plan. Source

Sempra California regulatory matters

  • CPUC proposed decision denies correction: A CPUC proposed decision on October 29 denied the request to correct the 2024 GRC capital attrition mechanism to reflect 2027 post-test-year capital revenue requirement. Source
  • Sempra California pursues other avenues: Sempra California continues to pursue other regulatory avenues with respect to the proposed decision. Source
  • Track 3 and TIMP charge recorded: A $149 million after-tax charge at Sempra California relates to proposed decisions on the Track 3 and TIMP requests, with SoCalGas at $216 million and SDGE at a $67 million benefit. Source
  • Compressor station work began: Construction started on compressor station modernization projects at SoCalGas and SDGE, aimed at reliability and reducing air pollutant emissions. Source
  • SDGE sets peak demand record: SDGE reached a new all-time peak net system energy demand of 5.2 GW during one of the region's most demanding periods in more than a decade. Source

“this historic demand highlights the essential role that a reliable electric grid plays in supporting the health, safety and daily needs of communities during extreme weather.”

Sempra, press release

Customers, deliveries and volumes

  • Oncor deliveries and meters rose: Oncor total deliveries were 55,206 million kWh against 50,761 million, and electric customer meters were 4,155 thousand against 4,100 thousand. Source
  • Sempra California electric deliveries rose: Sempra California total electric deliveries were 5,231 million kWh against 4,571 million, including community choice and direct access volumes. Source
  • Sempra California gas deliveries fell: Sempra California total gas deliveries were 183 Bcf against 197 Bcf; nine-month deliveries were 557 Bcf against 633 Bcf. Source
  • Mexicali and wind-solar output changed: Termoeléctrica de Mexicali output was 1,070 million kWh against 1,001 million, while wind and solar output was 810 million kWh against 643 million. Source

Operating costs, margins and interest

  • Operation and maintenance declined: Operation and maintenance was $1,219 million against $1,349 million; nine-month O&M was $3,712 million against $3,931 million. Source
  • Interest expense declined: Interest expense was $298 million against $403 million in the year-earlier quarter. Source
  • Income tax expense declined: Income tax expense was $14 million against $482 million; the year-earlier quarter included $514 million of tax items related to assets held for sale. Source
  • Franchise fees and taxes increased: Franchise fees and other taxes were $214 million against $194 million, and $618 million for nine months against $555 million. Source

Capital plan and spending

  • Oncor capital plan drivers: The planned Oncor increase is driven by investments to maintain reliability and support load growth across the ERCOT market. Source
  • Capital invested in first nine months: Sempra businesses invested approximately $10 billion in capital in the first nine months of 2026 to serve customers in their communities. Source
  • Nine-month capital deployed: Capital deployed for the nine months was $9.6 billion, built from GAAP capital expenditures of $9.4 billion, adjusted for unconsolidated and noncontrolling-interest amounts. Source
  • Texas investment contributions rose: Capital expenditures for investments at Sempra Texas Utilities were $610 million against $519 million in the quarter, and $2,095 million for nine months against $1,490 million. Source
  • Sempra California nine-month capex fell: Sempra California property, plant and equipment capital expenditures were $1,202 million in the quarter against $1,019 million; nine-month spending was $3,103 million against $3,334 million. Source

Cash, debt and shareholder returns

  • Operating cash flow rose: Nine-month net cash provided by operating activities was $4,680 million, against $3,376 million a year earlier. Source
  • Common dividends paid rose: Common dividends paid were $1,245 million for nine months, against $1,195 million a year earlier. Source
  • Share repurchases fell, debt issuance rose: Share repurchases were $21 million against $58 million; debt issuances with maturities over 90 days were $11,178 million against $8,892 million. Source
  • Long-term debt rose: Long-term debt and finance leases were $31,508 million at September 30, against $28,979 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Oncor Holdings investment rose: Investment in Oncor Holdings was $20,010 million at September 30, against $17,472 million at December 31, 2025. Source

Sempra Infrastructure stake sales

  • SI Partners stake sale gain estimated: Estimated gain on the SI Partners sale is $2.00 billion to $2.40 billion, subject to post-closing adjustments, with completion expected in November 2026. Source
  • Ancillary sale costs estimated: Estimated ancillary costs associated with the sale of SI Partners are $325 million to $400 million. Source
  • Ecogas sale completed in August: Sempra Infrastructure Partners completed the sale of Ecogas México in August 2026. Source

Coming up, as management said on 5 November 2026

  • KKR stake sale closing: Sale of a 45% equity interest in Sempra Infrastructure Partners to KKR affiliates is expected to close in the next two weeks. Source
  • Other regulatory avenues on proposed decision: Sempra California continues to pursue other available regulatory avenues on the October 29 proposed decision. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
Rate cases SourceCPUC proposed decision denying request to correct 2024 GRC capital attrition mechanism
Capital plan SourceOncor 2027-2031 base capital plan up about 20%; Sempra 2026-2030 capital plan $64.9 billion
Load growth SourceOncor all-time system peak 33.3 GW, up 6%
Customer growth SourceOncor electric customer meters 4,155 thousand, against 4,100 thousand
EPS growth target Source7% to 9% projected long-term EPS growth rate, affirmed

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: CPUC proposed decision denies the request to correct the 2024 GRC capital attrition mechanism for 2027. Source
  • Regulatory: Sempra California 2027 earnings could be at the low end of its segment range if the proposed decision is not successfully addressed. Source
  • Regulatory: The Import Path 1 approval is subject to rehearing motions and appeals. Source
  • Demand: The large-load classifications from ERCOT are described as conditional. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the KKR transaction remains on track and is expected to close in the next two weeks. Source
  • Not stated: The prior release expected completion in the third quarter of 2026; the current release gives November 2026 for completion.
  • Met: The prior release expected an August close; the current release reports the sale was completed in August. 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.