SM Energy Company (SM)
NYSE:SM
SM Stock Chart & Stats
$30.35
-$0.24(-0.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$30.35
-$0.24(-0.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.45 - $31.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume401.40K
Average Volume (3M)7.52M
Market Cap
$7.51B
Enterprise Value$5.55B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$368.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.30B
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.3
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.93Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.83
Shares Outstanding238,359,160
10 Day Avg. Volume6,807,613
30 Day Avg. Volume7,522,435
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.21
Price to Book (P/B)0.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.68
P/FCF Ratio3.75
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.74
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.76
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda2.25
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$30.67Price Target Upside1.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)4.38
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.43B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Capital ReturnsAnalyst points out a major divestiture strengthened the balance sheet and supported an increase in the fixed dividend along with a cash-return framework that prioritizes debt reduction and potential buybacks as leverage improves.
M&A Integration And Operational SynergiesAnalyst highlights that Civitas merger integration has already realized a substantial portion of projected synergies and expanded acreage in core basins, supporting production optionality and potential long-term value creation.
Portfolio TransformationAnalyst notes SM Energy's portfolio transformation following a merger and targeted divestitures creates a cleaner, more focused asset base that could improve strategic flexibility and investor sentiment.
Bears Say
Capital Expenditure PressureAnalyst notes guidance for higher-than-expected capital spending could constrain free cash flow and dampen investor enthusiasm.
Commodity Price RiskAnalyst cautions that a decline in commodity prices would materially reduce cash flows and represents a primary downside risk to the company's valuation and rating.
Operational Execution And Production GuidanceAnalyst reports total and oil production guidance came in well below expectations and maintains a Hold stance pending consistent execution to restore confidence.
SM Energy News
SM FAQ
What was SM Energy Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
SM Energy Company lowest stock price was $17.45 and its highest was $31.67 in the past 12 months.
What is SM Energy Company’s market cap?
SM Energy Company’s market cap is $7.51B.
When is SM Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
SM Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were SM Energy Company’s earnings last quarter?
SM Energy Company released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported $0.83 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.852 by -$0.022.
Is SM Energy Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SM Energy Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SM Energy Company pay dividends?
SM Energy Company pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.38%. See more information on SM Energy Company dividends here
What is SM Energy Company’s EPS estimate?
SM Energy Company’s EPS estimate is 0.93.
How many shares outstanding does SM Energy Company have?
SM Energy Company has 238,359,160 shares outstanding.
What happened to SM Energy Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SM Energy Company reported an EPS of $0.83 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.852. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.171%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SM Energy Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
SM Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$30.67 (1.05% Upside)
$30.67 (1.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 2.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-0.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
14.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SM Energy Company
SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the state of Texas. As of February 24, 2022, it had 492.0 million barrels of oil equivalent of estimated proved reserves. It also has working interests in 825 gross productive oil wells and 483 gross productive gas wells in the Midland Basin and South Texas. The company was formerly known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company and changed its name to SM Energy Company in May 2010. SM Energy Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
SM Company Deck
SM Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized several strong positives — record 2025 results, material deleveraging, nearly $3 billion liquidity, meaningful near-term synergy capture from the Civitas merger, a disciplined capital plan that reduces 2026 CapEx by ~14%, a 10% dividend increase, and a clear focus on maximizing free cash flow and returning capital to shareholders. Notable near-term negatives include front-loaded 2026 CapEx and Q1 production headwinds driven by legacy Civitas timing (including an approximate 14% decline in inherited assets Sep–Jan), reporting changes due to 3-stream to 2-stream conversions that complicate year-over-year production comparisons, and a pro forma leverage profile in the mid-1s with an ~8-year inventory life that could be viewed as shorter than some peers. Overall, the positive items — particularly liquidity, synergy capture, deleveraging progress, and a concrete return-of-capital plan — outweigh the headwinds and execution risks discussed.View all SM earnings summariesSM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$30.67
▲(1.05% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.75% Insiders
16.08% Mutual Funds
9.04% Other Institutional Investors
42.57% Public Companies and Individual Investors