SRE
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Sempra (SRE) closed at $87.36 as of 2026-02-02, trading 18.1% above its 200-week moving average of $73.97. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 17.7% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 43, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1392 weeks of data, SRE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times. On average, these episodes lasted 10 weeks. Historically, investors who bought SRE at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +23.1%.
With a market cap of $57.0 billion, SRE is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at 6.8%. The stock trades at 1.8x book value.
Share count has increased 2.6% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 26.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SRE would have grown to $1953, compared to $807 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.7% vs 8.1% for the index — confirming SRE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Growth of $100: SRE vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SRE Crosses Below the Line?
Across 15 historical episodes, buying SRE when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.4% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +17.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 79% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +45.9% vs +22.2% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SRE crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SRE has crossed below its 200-week MA 15 times with an average 1-year return of +23.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Jul 1999 | 4 | 7.0% | -7.6% | +1966.8% |
| Jul 1999 | Sep 2000 | 62 | 19.2% | -14.6% | +1841.8% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 3 | 6.9% | +32.7% | +1959.2% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 4 | 13.8% | +45.8% | +1759.4% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 5 | 10.9% | +56.4% | +1812.9% |
| Oct 2008 | Jun 2009 | 35 | 20.8% | +41.9% | +691.6% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 1.6% | +6.8% | +516.3% |
| Feb 2010 | Mar 2010 | 3 | 1.3% | +11.0% | +483.7% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 0.7% | +10.3% | +483.0% |
| Apr 2010 | Aug 2010 | 16 | 10.9% | +13.1% | +483.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 1.2% | +50.1% | +475.6% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 4 | 12.0% | +24.9% | +98.7% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 1.0% | +26.4% | +86.8% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | +26.1% | +76.7% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 6 | 6.6% | N/A | +30.2% |
| Average | 10 | — | +23.1% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02