Oncor's Texas capex and rate base gains lift Sempra earnings
Nov 5, 2026, 8:14 AM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Stronger Oncor earnings, record capex and anticipated rate-base growth bolster SRE's consolidated earnings power and long-term value; regulatory progress supports visibility on future returns.
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Oncor reported Q3 2026 net income of $572 million, up from $380 million a year earlier, led by higher regulated revenues from new base rates, UTM and SRP. The company plans about $9 billion of capex in 2026 and a 2027–2031 plan that’s up roughly 20%. As Sempra owns Oncor, rising Texas capex and rate-base growth support SRE's earnings trajectory.
Oncor Q3 2026 net income $572m, up from $380m.
Growth driven by new base rates and UTM/SRP revenues.
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