SRE
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Sempra (SRE) closed at $94.67 as of 2026-05-01, trading 26.4% above its 200-week moving average of $74.93. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 24.6% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 62, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.23 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1404 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 +24.1%.
With a market cap of $61.9 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 5.2%. The stock trades at 2.0x book value.
Share count has increased 3.9% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 26.9 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SRE would have grown to $2131, compared to $842 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.0% vs 8.2% for the index — confirming SRE as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
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 +21.8% after 12 months (median +20.0%), compared to +17.7% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 80% 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 +24.1% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1999 | Jul 1999 | 4 | 7.0% | -7.6% | +2155.3% |
| Jul 1999 | Sep 2000 | 62 | 19.2% | -14.6% | +2019.0% |
| Jan 2001 | Jan 2001 | 3 | 6.9% | +32.7% | +2147.0% |
| Jul 2002 | Jul 2002 | 4 | 13.8% | +45.8% | +1929.0% |
| Sep 2002 | Oct 2002 | 5 | 10.9% | +56.4% | +1987.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Jun 2009 | 35 | 20.8% | +41.9% | +763.8% |
| Jul 2009 | Jul 2009 | 1 | 1.6% | +6.8% | +572.5% |
| Feb 2010 | Mar 2010 | 3 | 1.3% | +11.0% | +536.9% |
| Mar 2010 | Mar 2010 | 1 | 0.7% | +10.3% | +536.2% |
| Apr 2010 | Aug 2010 | 16 | 10.9% | +13.1% | +536.9% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 1.2% | +50.1% | +528.1% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 4 | 12.0% | +24.9% | +116.9% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 1.0% | +26.4% | +103.8% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 1 | 0.3% | +26.1% | +92.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 6 | 6.6% | +38.0% | +42.1% |
| Average | 10 | — | +24.1% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SRE below its 200-week moving average?
No. Sempra (SRE) is currently 26.4% above its 200-week moving average of $74.93. It would need to fall to $74.93 to cross below the line.
What is SRE's 200-week moving average price?
Sempra's 200-week moving average is $74.93 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SRE drops below its 200-week moving average?
SRE has crossed below its 200-week moving average 15 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +24.1%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 10 weeks on average.
Is SRE a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SRE as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 62. Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is 5.2%. Price-to-book is 2.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SRE compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 26.9 years, $100 invested in SRE would have grown to $2131, compared to $842 for the S&P 500. That's 12.0% annualized vs 8.2% for the index. SRE has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does SRE pay a dividend?
Yes. Sempra currently pays a dividend yield of 278.00%.
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 week of 2026-05-01