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Civitas Resources Gains Antitrust Clearance for SM Energy Merger

Story Highlights
  • On December 18, 2025, Civitas secured early HSR termination for its pending SM Energy merger.
  • This regulatory clearance removes a key hurdle and advances Civitas’s planned expansion in U.S. oil and gas.
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Civitas Resources Gains Antitrust Clearance for SM Energy Merger

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The latest update is out from Civitas Resources ( (CIVI) ).

On December 18, 2025, Civitas Resources, Inc. received early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act for its pending merger with SM Energy Company, satisfying a key regulatory condition required for closing the transaction. The clearance marks a significant step toward completion of the deal, reducing antitrust uncertainty around the combination and potentially accelerating Civitas’s efforts to grow its operational footprint and competitive position in the U.S. oil and gas market.

The most recent analyst rating on (CIVI) stock is a Hold with a $27.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Civitas Resources stock, see the CIVI Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CIVI Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CIVI is a Outperform.

Civitas Resources receives a strong overall score driven by attractive valuation and positive corporate events, particularly the merger with SM Energy. While financial performance shows resilience, concerns about revenue decline and increased leverage remain. Technical indicators suggest cautious optimism with short-term bullish momentum.

To see Spark’s full report on CIVI stock, click here.

More about Civitas Resources

Civitas Resources, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating in the U.S. upstream energy sector, focused on developing hydrocarbon resources and expanding its scale through strategic transactions.

Average Trading Volume: 2,051,700

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Sell

Current Market Cap: $2.43B

See more insights into CIVI stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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