SM Energy (SM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.28 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for nonrecurring items. This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 17.83%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this independent oil and gas company would post earnings of $1.28 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.41, delivering a surprise of 10.16%. Over the last four quart ...