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)4.33M
Market Cap
$8.10B
Enterprise Value$10.18B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$449.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
1.89Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.38%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.15
Shares Outstanding239,748,700
10 Day Avg. Volume4,264,175
30 Day Avg. Volume4,326,789
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 Cap1.26
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.68
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.95
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$38.00Price Target Upside46.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)7.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.19B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition And Synergy RealizationAnalyst views the Civitas acquisition as expanding acreage in key basins and reports that a substantial portion of projected merger synergies has been captured, supporting potential growth optionality and valuation upside if execution continues.
Balance Sheet And Shareholder ReturnsAnalyst points out a major divestiture strengthened the balance sheet and enabled an increase in the company's fixed dividend, with a cash-return plan prioritizing debt reduction and reserving capacity for future buybacks.
Portfolio TransformationAnalyst notes SM Energy's portfolio reshaping after merger and divestiture creates a cleaner asset base while preserving higher-margin South Texas oil production, which could improve margins and investor perception.
Bears Say
Commodity Price Downside RiskAnalyst cautions that declines in commodity prices would reduce cash flows and represent a key downside risk to the company's valuation and rating.
Execution And Leverage ConcernsAnalyst warns the Civitas transaction added leverage and that successful operational execution is required to right-size production and restore investor confidence, with a Hold rating maintained until execution proves consistent.
Production And Capital Spending ShortfallAnalyst notes guidance for total and oil production came in well below expectations and that upcoming higher capital spending could pressure free cash flow and investor sentiment.
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 $35.88 in the past 12 months.
What is SM Energy Company’s market cap?
SM Energy Company’s market cap is $8.10B.
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 70 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 $0.2 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 1.89.
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 1.926%.
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 ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 17%
Bearish news 17%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
42.21%
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, 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
Q1 2026
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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
0.74% Insiders
19.25% Mutual Funds
20.25% Other Institutional Investors
28.05% Public Companies and Individual Investors