Sempra Energy Upgraded to Hold Rating

Wall Street Zen cites improved outlook for the energy infrastructure company

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:24am

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Wall Street Zen has upgraded shares of Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a report published on Saturday. The report cited an improved outlook for the San Diego-based energy infrastructure company, which develops, owns and operates businesses delivering electricity and natural gas.

Why it matters

Sempra Energy is a major player in the energy infrastructure space, with operations spanning electricity and natural gas delivery, transmission and storage, liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities, power generation and electric transmission projects. The upgrade from Wall Street Zen reflects a more positive view on the company's prospects, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock price.

The details

In addition to the upgrade from Wall Street Zen, other analysts have also recently issued research reports on Sempra Energy. Morgan Stanley restated an 'overweight' rating and issued a $101.00 price target on shares, while UBS Group reaffirmed a 'neutral' rating and set a $100.00 price target (up from $96.00). Argus also raised shares from a 'hold' rating to a 'buy' rating, and Barclays set a $95.00 price target and gave the stock an 'overweight' rating.

  • The Wall Street Zen report was published on Saturday, March 22, 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 businesses.

Wall Street Zen

A financial research and analysis firm that provides investment ratings and recommendations.

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What they’re saying

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The takeaway

The upgrade of Sempra Energy by Wall Street Zen reflects a more positive outlook for the company's energy infrastructure business, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock price going forward. This highlights the importance of closely following analyst ratings and recommendations when evaluating investment opportunities in the energy sector.