Sempra Energy Stock Rating Upgraded by Argus

Analysts see growth potential for the San Diego-based energy infrastructure company.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE), a San Diego-based energy infrastructure company, has had its stock rating upgraded from "hold" to "buy" by Argus, an equity research firm. The upgrade comes as Sempra Energy continues to develop, own, and operate businesses delivering electricity and natural gas, including regulated utility services and non-regulated infrastructure projects.

Why it matters

Sempra Energy's diverse portfolio of electricity, natural gas, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets positions the company well to benefit from the ongoing energy transition and infrastructure investment needs. The stock rating upgrade by a respected research firm signals potential growth opportunities ahead for the company.

The details

Argus cited Sempra Energy's strong financial performance and growth potential as reasons for the rating upgrade. The company has a product and service portfolio spanning electricity and natural gas delivery, transmission and storage, LNG facilities, power generation, and electric transmission projects. Several other equity analysts have also issued positive ratings and price targets on Sempra Energy in recent months.

  • Argus upgraded Sempra Energy's stock rating on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Sempra Energy

A San Diego-based energy infrastructure company that develops, owns and operates businesses delivering electricity and natural gas, including regulated utility services and non-regulated infrastructure projects.

Argus

An equity research firm that provides independent research, data, and investment recommendations to institutional and individual investors.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

Sempra Energy's diverse energy infrastructure assets and growth potential have caught the attention of Wall Street analysts, signaling the company may be well-positioned to benefit from the ongoing shift towards cleaner energy sources and infrastructure investment.