By Denny Jacob


Sempra posted a decline in earnings per-share as revenue plummeted in its latest quarter.

The San Diego-based electric and gas company logged earnings per-share of $1.26 for the first quarter ended March 31, down from earnings per-share of $1.53 a year earlier. Adjusted earnings were $1.34 a share, matching analysts' estimates.

Revenue plummeted to $3.64 billion from $6.56 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $5.58 billion.

"We are seeing strong economic growth in our core markets with increased interest in renewables, electric vehicles, digital infrastructure and the continued electrification of the economy," said Chief Executive Jeffrey Martin.


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