SM Energy (SM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.62 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.52 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.73 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 6.58%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this independent oil and gas company would post earnings of $1.57 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.85, delivering a surprise of 17.83%.Over the last four quarter ...