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Energy company Sempra's ( SRE ) stock was the biggest decliner in the S&P 500 Tuesday afternoon after its fourth-quarter results and profit projections fell short of expectations.

The gas and electric holding company earlier Tuesday reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.50 on $3.76 billion in revenue, each up year-over-year but below analysts' estimates compiled by Visible Alpha.

Sempra Cites 'Regulatory Matters,' Higher Costs for EPS Outlook Cut

Sempra cut its 2025 EPS outlook to $4.30 to $4.70 from the prior range of $4.90 to $5.25 because of "recent and planned regulatory matters and the backdrop of a higher-cost environment." The new 2025 EPS outlook and projected 2026 range of $4.80 to $5.30 are both well below expectations.

"With the reset of our guidance in 2025, we are setting a new foundation for a decisive decade of growth," Sempra CEO Jeffrey Martin said.

Sempra shares were recently down 19% at $70.57, their lowest point since last April. The stock, which reached a record high in November, now is trading in negative territory for the last year.

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