Smart Sand Inc (SND)
NASDAQ:SND
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Smart Sand
(NASDAQ:SND)
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
$6.00
▲(104.78% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/28/26
The score is driven primarily by stronger balance sheet and cash flow versus weak and volatile profitability. Technicals are supportive with an established uptrend, but momentum looks stretched. Valuation is a key constraint given the very high P/E, partly offset by positive buyback-related corporate events.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low leverage provides durable financial flexibility across commodity cycles, allowing the company to fund operations, support capital spending or logistics investments, and pursue buybacks without stressing liquidity. This balance-sheet strength reduces bankruptcy and refinancing risk over 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Thin, volatile profitability
Low and unstable margins limit the firm’s ability to absorb cost shocks (freight, energy, production) and to generate consistent returns on capital. Persistent margin pressure can impair reinvestment capacity and make earnings unpredictable across multi-month horizons.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low leverage provides durable financial flexibility across commodity cycles, allowing the company to fund operations, support capital spending or logistics investments, and pursue buybacks without stressing liquidity. This balance-sheet strength reduces bankruptcy and refinancing risk over 2–6 months.
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Smart Sand (SND) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$222.04M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)436.19K
Price to Earnings (P/E)116.1
Beta (1Y)0.66
Revenue Growth18.98%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees285
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.03
Shares Outstanding43,538,190
10 Day Avg. Volume443,056
30 Day Avg. Volume436,190
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.90
Price to Book (P/B)0.65
Price to Sales (P/S)0.47
P/FCF Ratio4.80
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.65
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.71
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.22
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Smart Sand Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Smart Sand, Inc., an integrated frac sand supply and services company, engages in the excavation, processing, and sale of sands or proppant for use in hydraulic fracturing operations in the oil and gas industry in the United States. It also provid...
How the Company Makes Money
Smart Sand makes money primarily by selling frac sand (proppant) used in hydraulic fracturing. Its core revenue stream is product sales under supply agreements and purchase orders with customers such as exploration and production companies and wel...
Smart Sand Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 12, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:May 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. Positive aspects included a focus on free cash flow, shareholder returns, and strategic growth initiatives. However, challenges such as decreased sales volumes and revenue, alongside lower contribution margins and EBITDA, highlighted operational pressures. The company remains optimistic about future demand and pricing improvements, particularly in natural gas markets.Positive Updates
Positive Free Cash Flow
Smart Sand reported positive free cash flow of $3.7 million for the third quarter and $11.7 million year-to-date. The company remains cash flow positive for 2024.
Negative Updates
Decrease in Sales Volumes and Revenue
Third quarter sales volumes decreased by 7% from the second quarter, with total revenues dropping from $73.8 million to $63.2 million.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
Positive Free Cash Flow
Smart Sand reported positive free cash flow of $3.7 million for the third quarter and $11.7 million year-to-date. The company remains cash flow positive for 2024.
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Company Guidance
During Smart Sand's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided several financial metrics and guidance reflecting its performance and strategic initiatives. The company reported sales volumes of just under 1.2 million tons and an adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million for the quarter. Positive free cash flow was reported at $3.7 million, contributing to a year-to-date free cash flow of $11.7 million. Despite a 7% decrease from the previous quarter, total revenues were $63.2 million, with a contribution margin of $13.2 million or $11.09 per ton sold. Smart Sand also highlighted a decrease in capital expenditures, down to $5.1 million year-to-date compared to $16.1 million in 2023, and anticipated total capital expenditures to remain under $10 million for 2024. The company announced a share buyback plan of up to $10 million and recently paid a special dividend of $0.10 per share, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Looking forward, Smart Sand expects a pickup in activity, especially in natural gas markets, and anticipates continued demand for Northern White Sand. They foresee fourth-quarter sand sales volumes ranging from 1.1 to 1.4 million tons and anticipate positive free cash flow for the year despite increased capital expenditures in the fourth quarter.Smart Sand Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 330.15M | 311.37M | 295.97M | 255.74M | 126.65M |
| Gross Profit | 37.89M | 44.82M | 41.55M | 29.59M | -15.91M |
| EBITDA | -1.73M | 31.75M | 27.29M | 24.98M | -31.61M |
| Net Income | 1.34M | 2.99M | 4.65M | -703.00K | -50.67M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 340.01M | 341.55M | 346.30M | 360.00M | 374.02M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 22.55M | 1.55M | 6.07M | 5.51M | 25.59M |
| Total Debt | 36.18M | 37.22M | 43.75M | 44.54M | 55.20M |
| Total Liabilities | 100.32M | 97.74M | 104.03M | 116.53M | 132.86M |
| Stockholders Equity | 239.70M | 243.81M | 242.27M | 243.47M | 241.16M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 32.52M | 10.85M | 7.96M | -7.31M | 21.22M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 44.12M | 17.86M | 30.99M | 5.42M | 32.44M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -10.86M | -6.92M | -22.90M | -18.21M | -11.14M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -12.26M | -15.46M | -7.53M | -7.29M | -7.43M |
Smart Sand Technical Analysis
Positive
2.93
Price Trends
4.68
Positive
4.07
Positive
3.02
Positive
Market Momentum
0.19
Negative
60.78
Neutral
52.29
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For SND, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 2.93 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 4.45, below the 50-day MA of 4.68, and below the 200-day MA of 3.02, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.19 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 60.78 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 52.29 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for SND.
Smart Sand Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | $154.39M | 4.31 | 21.30% | ― | 16.61% | -72.29% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
63 Neutral | $222.04M | 116.13 | 0.57% | ― | 18.98% | ― | |
58 Neutral | $153.41M | -23.15 | -3.08% | ― | 7.46% | -165.76% | |
52 Neutral | $92.85M | -24.93 | -11.82% | ― | -22.31% | 39.11% | |
45 Neutral | $48.63M | -0.46 | 147.42% | ― | -12.57% | -45.75% |
* Energy Sector Average
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Smart Sand Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Smart Sand Adopts 10b5-1 Plan for Share Buybacks
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
On March 3, 2026, Smart Sand, Inc. adopted a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan to facilitate share repurchases under its previously announced buyback programs, authorizing up to $2.5 million in common stock purchases, including commissions. The plan, which...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Smart Sand Authorizes New Share Repurchase Program
Positive
Feb 26, 2026
On February 23, 2026, Smart Sand’s board approved a new two-year share repurchase program of up to $20 million in ordinary shares, effective April 4, 2026, following the expiration of its current buyback plan. This adds to an ongoing capital...
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