Sempra (SRE) Dividend
Sempra · Utilities · Utilities - Diversified · quarterly payer
As of Nov 5, 2026, Sempra (SRE) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.6580 per share, or $2.63 a year, a 3.17% yield at its $79.80 share price. It pays every quarter, usually in January, April, July and October. It has raised its dividend 15 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of A.
Forward Yield
3.17%
Annual Dividend
$2.63
Payout Ratio
75%
5-Yr Growth
4.3%
Ex-Date
Sep 24, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about SRE's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Nov 5, 2026, Sempra (SRE) has a forward dividend yield of 3.17%, based on an annual dividend of $2.63 per share and a share price of $79.80.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (88 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Sempra (SRE) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
- SRE last cut its regular dividend in 2000.
- SRE's most recent ex-dividend date was Sep 24, 2026, for a dividend of $0.66 per share.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE pays out 75% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- SRE's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.3% a year over the past five years.
- As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SRE is $74.68 per share, 6% below the $79.80 share price, so SRE screens as fairly valued.
- Sempra (SRE) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Sempra (SRE) has raised its regular dividend 22 times and cut it 1 time across the 114 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 2.0% increase to $0.658 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 19, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 16, 2000.
- Sempra (SRE) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in February in 5 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 2.0%, was declared on Feb 25, 2026.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "SRE Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SRE
Is SRE a good dividend stock?
YesSempra (SRE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.17% ($2.63/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- 15 consecutive years of dividend growth
- 44% total price return over 5 years
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2000
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 3.17%
- Payout Ratio
- 75%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.63
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 4.3%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Sep 24, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 15
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 0.55
- Market Cap
- $52.2B
- P/E Ratio
- 23.1
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 44%
- 52-Week Range
- $76.21 – $101.04
- Dividend Safety
- A · 88/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2000)
SRE dividend raises and cuts
Sempra (SRE) has raised its regular dividend 22 times and cut it 1 time across the 114 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 2.0% increase to $0.658 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 19, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Mar 16, 2000.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Raise | $0.645 → $0.658 | +2.0% |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Raise | $0.620 → $0.645 | +4.0% |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Raise | $0.595 → $0.620 | +4.2% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Raise | $0.573 → $0.595 | +3.9% |
| Mar 24, 2022 | Raise | $0.550 → $0.573 | +4.1% |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Raise | $0.523 → $0.550 | +5.3% |
| Mar 19, 2020 | Raise | $0.484 → $0.523 | +8.0% |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Raise | $0.448 → $0.484 | +8.2% |
| Mar 22, 2018 | Raise | $0.412 → $0.448 | +8.7% |
| Mar 21, 2017 | Raise | $0.378 → $0.412 | +9.0% |
| Mar 22, 2016 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.378 | +7.9% |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Raise | $0.330 → $0.350 | +6.1% |
Show all 23 changes since 2000
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2014 | Raise | $0.315 → $0.330 | +4.8% |
| Mar 26, 2013 | Raise | $0.300 → $0.315 | +5.0% |
| Mar 22, 2012 | Raise | $0.240 → $0.300 | +25.0% |
| Mar 16, 2011 | Raise | $0.195 → $0.240 | +23.1% |
| Mar 17, 2009 | Raise | $0.175 → $0.195 | +11.4% |
| Jun 17, 2008 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.175 | +9.4% |
| Mar 18, 2008 | Raise | $0.155 → $0.160 | +3.2% |
| Mar 20, 2007 | Raise | $0.150 → $0.155 | +3.3% |
| Mar 21, 2006 | Raise | $0.145 → $0.150 | +3.4% |
| Mar 22, 2005 | Raise | $0.125 → $0.145 | +16.0% |
| Mar 16, 2000 | Cut | $0.195 → $0.125 | −35.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SRE a good dividend stock?
Yes. Sempra (SRE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.17% ($2.63/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is SRE undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SRE's fair value is about $74.68 versus a $79.80 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-6% vs. fair value).
Is SRE's dividend safe?
SRE has a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 15-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2000, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is SRE's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for SRE is about $74.68 per share, about 6% below the current $79.80 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is SRE a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SRE screens as "yes" and fairly valued. Sempra (SRE) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.17% ($2.63/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will SRE cut its dividend?
SRE earns a dividend-safety grade of A (88/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2000). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does SRE pay a dividend?
Yes. Sempra pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.63 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 3.17%.
How much dividend does 100 shares of SRE pay?
At $2.63 per share a year, 100 shares of SRE pay $263.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $65.75 each quarter. Buying them costs about $7,980 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.
What is SRE's dividend yield?
As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE's forward dividend yield is 3.17%, based on a $2.63 annual dividend and a $79.80 share price.
What is SRE's dividend per share?
As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE pays $2.63 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is SRE's dividend payout ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE's payout ratio is 75% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.
How many years has SRE grown its dividend?
As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
When is the next SRE ex-dividend date?
As of Nov 5, 2026, SRE's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Sep 24, 2026, for $0.66 per share.
SRE Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-9%
3 Years
+18%
5 Years
+44%
52-Week Range
$76.21 – $101.04
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is SRE worth?
Fairly valuedmedium confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Sempra is $74.68 per share, versus a market price of $79.80. That implies the stock is roughly fairly priced.
Fair Value
$74.68
Current Price
$79.80
Gap
-6%
Margin of Safety
-7%
How we get there
Dividend discount
Discounts the future dividend stream back to today.
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
Assumptions: 8.0% discount rate (CAPM), 8.5% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $3.46 EPS, $2.63 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
SRE Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full SRE dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.6580 | regular |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.6580 | regular |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.6580 | regular |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.6450 | regular |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.6450 | regular |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.6450 | regular |
| Mar 20, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.6450 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.6200 | regular |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.6200 | regular |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.6200 | regular |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.6200 | regular |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 | $0.5950 | regular |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | $0.5950 | regular |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 | $0.5950 | regular |
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