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Andrew Bischof, CFA
EUR 98.48 For Business Accounts Only

Sempra's Earnings Growth Translates Into Top-Tier Dividend Growth

We are maintaining our $110 fair value estimate and stable, narrow moat rating for Sempra Energy after the company reported first-quarter ongoing earnings per share of $1.74 compared with $1.60 in the year-ago period. Management reaffirmed 2017 ongoing EPS guidance of $4.85-$5.25, consistent with our $5.07 estimate.
Management also reaffirmed its 10%-11% earnings growth estimate, in line with our 11% estimate. We remain confident that management will meet and potentially exceed our forecast. Man...
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Sempra Energy

Sempra Energy is an energy-services holding company. The company's segments are: San Diego Gas & Electric Company, which provides electric services and natural gas services in Southern California; Southern California Gas Company, which owns and operates a natural gas distribution, transmission and storage system that supplies natural gas in Southern California and portions of central California; Sempra Texas Utilities, which includes Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC that provides electricity to consumers; Sempra Mexico, which develops, owns and operates, or holds interests in, energy infrastructure in Mexico; and Sempra LNG, which develops projects for the export of liquefied natural gas.

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Morningstar
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Andrew Bischof, CFA

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