Despite the coronavirus crisis, S&P has rallied 50% in the last 12 months and thus it is now trading at a new all-time high, at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 42.2
Lock In The 3.3% Dividend Yield Of Sempra Energy Before It Drops Further
Summary
- SRE is essentially immune to the pandemic.
- SRE is offering a 3.3% dividend yield and is likely to continue raising its dividend at a 5%-8% annual rate for many more years.
- SRE is reasonably valued.
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