Short Interest in Sempra Energy Rises 19.8%

Increased short selling activity suggests bearish sentiment on the utility stock

Apr. 18, 2026 at 2:56am

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An extreme close-up of intricate, industrial machinery in shades of dark grey, conveying the complex financial infrastructure underlying the utility company's operations.Increased short selling activity on Sempra Energy stock suggests growing bearish sentiment among investors.San Diego Today

Sempra Energy (NYSE:SRE) saw a 19.8% increase in short interest during March, with 10.6 million shares now sold short. This represents 1.6% of the company's total shares outstanding and suggests growing bearish sentiment among investors.

Why it matters

Short interest levels and changes can provide insight into market sentiment and expectations for a stock. The nearly 20% jump in short interest for Sempra Energy indicates some investors are betting against the utility company's near-term performance, which could impact the stock price.

The details

As of March 31st, Sempra Energy had 10,624,752 shares sold short, up from 8,870,993 shares on March 15th. With an average daily trading volume of 3,784,831 shares, the current short interest ratio is 2.8 days, meaning it would take short sellers less than 3 days to cover their positions at the current pace of trading.

  • Short interest data is reported as of March 31, 2026.
  • Short interest increased by 19.8% from the March 15, 2026 reporting period.

The players

Sempra Energy

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

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The takeaway

The sharp rise in short interest for Sempra Energy suggests some investors are growing more bearish on the utility stock, potentially due to concerns about its near-term performance or broader market conditions. This increased short selling activity is worth monitoring as it could lead to increased volatility in the share price.