Sempra Energy Director Buys 1,000 Shares

Insider transaction disclosed in SEC filing as company increases quarterly dividend

Mar. 14, 2026 at 12:50pm

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Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) Director Jennifer Kirk acquired 1,000 shares of the company's stock on March 12 at an average price of $93.44 per share, for a total transaction of $93,440. This transaction was disclosed in an SEC filing. Sempra Energy also recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.6575 per share (annualized $2.63), with an ex-dividend date of March 19, implying a yield of about 2.8% and a payout ratio near 95%.

Why it matters

Insider buying can be a positive signal for investors, as it suggests company leadership has confidence in the stock's future performance. Sempra Energy's dividend increase also indicates the company's financial strength and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

The details

Director Jennifer Kirk purchased 1,000 shares of Sempra Energy on March 12 at $93.44 per share. Sempra Energy has a market cap around $62.2 billion, reported quarterly EPS of $1.28 (above estimates), and holds an average analyst consensus of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target near $100.

  • On March 12, 2026, Director Jennifer Kirk acquired 1,000 shares of Sempra Energy.
  • Sempra Energy increased its quarterly dividend to $0.6575 per share with an ex-dividend date of March 19, 2026.

The players

Jennifer Kirk

Director of Sempra Energy.

Sempra Energy

A San Diego-based energy infrastructure company that develops, owns and operates businesses delivering electricity and natural gas.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

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

The takeaway

This insider transaction and dividend increase suggest Sempra Energy's leadership sees continued growth and financial stability ahead for the company, which could be positive signals for investors.