Sempra’s (SRE) Dividend Yield: What Makes it Stand Out This Month

Group 1 - Sempra (NYSE:SRE) is recognized as one of the Best High Yield Stocks to Buy in October, highlighting its attractiveness for income-focused investors [1] - The company operates in regulated utilities, providing electricity and natural gas in California and Texas, which ensures stable income and secure cash flows due to government-regulated pricing structures [2] - Sempra announced a quarterly dividend of $0.645, maintaining the previous payout, with a recent increase of 4% in February, resulting in a dividend yield of 2.91% as of September 27 [3] Group 2 - In addition to its utility operations, Sempra is a significant investor in energy infrastructure, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects and energy networks in Mexico and the US, with success dependent on regulatory approvals and capital cost management [4] - The company has increasingly relied on regulated utility expansion for stability, reducing vulnerability to non-regulated business fluctuations [4]