SM Energy Company (SM)
NYSE:SM
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SM Stock Chart & Stats
$25.97
-$0.24(-0.56%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$25.97
-$0.24(-0.56%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$17.45 - $35.88
Previous CloseN/A
Volume401.40K
Average Volume (3M)3.92M
Market Cap
$6.83B
Enterprise Value$13.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$449.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.7
Beta0.59
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
2.01Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.15
Shares Outstanding239,748,700
10 Day Avg. Volume3,545,339
30 Day Avg. Volume3,921,052
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 Cap1.91
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.43
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.61
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.32
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.00Price Target Upside46.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)7.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.41B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Merger Synergy CaptureRapid capture of about $300M of synergies and an increased year-end target (PV ~$1.8B) is a durable structural improvement to cost and operating bases. Lasting synergy gains lower unit costs, bolster margin sustainability, and materially support deleveraging and future cash returns.
Upgraded Production OutlookHigher production guidance at a steady CapEx level implies improved operational productivity and capital efficiency across basins. Durable volume growth with controlled capex enhances long-term cash generation potential and supports margin recovery if realized across commodity cycles.
Material Deleveraging Via Asset SaleApplying ~$900M of sale proceeds to debt meaningfully reduces near-term maturities and interest burden. This structural balance-sheet repair, plus a reaffirmed $5B borrowing base, improves financial flexibility and credit standing, enabling sustainable capital allocation shifts later.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigher net leverage (~1x debt-to-equity) materially constrains financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to commodity shocks. Even with recent redemptions, sustained earnings improvement is required to convert leverage into a durable, lower-risk capital structure and restore historical returns.
Negative Trailing Free Cash FlowPersistent negative free cash flow despite strong operating cash flow suggests heavy investment, integration costs or working capital pressure. Until FCF turns and remains positive, self-funding of buybacks, sustained debt paydown, and reinvestment remain constrained without further asset monetizations.
Significant Margin CompressionA sharp drop in net margin erodes the company's ability to generate durable returns and fund growth internally. Unless structural cost reductions or higher realized pricing persist, compressed margins will limit cashflow resiliency and prolong recovery of returns and balance-sheet metrics.
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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 $35.88 in the past 12 months.
What is SM Energy Company’s market cap?
SM Energy Company’s market cap is $6.83B.
When is SM Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
SM Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 49 days.
How were SM Energy Company’s earnings last quarter?
SM Energy Company released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.124 by $0.426.
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 $0.22 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 2.01.
How many shares outstanding does SM Energy Company have?
SM Energy Company has 239,748,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to SM Energy Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SM Energy Company reported an EPS of $1.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.124. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.929%.
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:
$38.00 (46.32% Upside)
$38.00 (46.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 72%
Sector Average 72%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 17.5M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $834.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
117.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
SM Energy Company
SM Energy Company is an independent firm dedicated to the exploration, development, acquisition, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its operations are exclusively concentrated within the state of Texas. As of February 24, 2022, the company reported an impressive 492.0 million barrels of oil equivalent in estimated proved reserves. Furthermore, it holds working stakes in 825 active oil wells and 483 active gas wells, primarily situated in the Midland Basin and South Texas regions. Established in 1908, the company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. It adopted its current name, SM Energy Company, in May 2010, having previously been known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company.
SM Company Deck
SM Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly positive operational and strategic narrative: rapid and above‑plan synergy capture, production beating guidance and an upgraded full‑year production midpoint, meaningful debt reduction and credit upgrades, and multiple basin‑level efficiency gains. Near‑term negatives were limited to one‑time integration cash costs (~$180M), modest adjusted free cash flow in Q1 ($20M) driven by those costs, and GAAP volatility from hedge mark‑to‑market adjustments. Management emphasized capital discipline and returning capital via buybacks as leverage improves. Overall, highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.View all SM earnings summariesSM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.00
▲(46.32% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.56% Insiders
24.05% Mutual Funds
20.25% Other Institutional Investors
23.73% Public Companies and Individual Investors