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SM Energy (SM) closed the most recent trading day at $32.21, moving 5.15% from the previous trading session.

SM Energy (SM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

SM Energy is now a four-basin operator post-Civitas merger, with a focus on synergy realization and deleveraging. Q1 results demonstrated disciplined capital spending, production outperformance, and rapid synergy capture, supporting a bullish investment case. SM trades at deep valuation discounts (3.99x forward P/E, 3.10x EV/EBITDA) due to debt concerns, but accelerated debt reduction and buybacks could drive re-rating.

DENVER, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM") (NYSE: SM) is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Energy, Power, Renewables and Mining Conference on June 23, 2026.

SM's Civitas merger expands its Permian footprint, lifts Q1 2026 output above guidance and raises production targets for 2026.

SM's 237,000 Permian acres powered 49% of Q1 volumes as shares climbed 34% and valuation sits below peers.

DENVER, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM") (NYSE: SM) today announced that its Board of Directors approved the quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on June 22, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on June 8, 2026.

VLO's tight-capacity refining setup, stronger balance sheet and proven payouts help it outshine SM even with WTI above $90 a barrel.

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SM Energy is rated a Strong Buy with a $50/share target, reflecting 48% upside potential driven by debt reduction and valuation re-rating. SM trades at a significant discount to peers, with a 4x EBITDA multiple and $6.9B in debt, but plans to allocate 80% of FCF to deleveraging. Merger synergies with Civitas have increased from $200M to $375M, supporting improved free cash flow and profitability, with full benefits expected by 2027.

SM's Civitas merger synergies surpass expectations as oil prices above $95 a barrel strengthen cash flow and shareholder return prospects.

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SM Energy (NYSE: SM) went under the radar among President Donald Trump's stock purchases in the first quarter of 2026. However, the oil producer has posted rather notable gains since the president added it to his portfolio.

WTI above $100 amid Iran-war shock could keep lifting SM???s E&P, backed by big Permian and DJ Basin acreage and low-cost assets.

SM Energy (SM) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.

SM jumps 67% in six months as Civitas merger-fueled production growth and debt reduction strengthen its cash flow outlook.

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SM Energy (SM) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

Here is how SM Energy (SM) and Meren Energy (MRNFF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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SM beats Q1 adjusted EPS estimates as Civitas-driven output jumps, lifting revenues 75% and prompting higher 2026 production guidance and synergies.

The consensus price target hints at a 28.7% upside potential for SM Energy (SM). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

SM Energy Company (SM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

SM Energy (SM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.29 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.76 per share a year ago.

Accelerated synergies and higher production drive enhanced full-year outlook Company reaffirms full-year capital expenditure plan DENVER, May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM") (NYSE: SM) today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter 2026. Accompanying slides can be found on the Company's website at https://www.sm-energy.com/investors/news-events/presentations.

SM is set to report Q1 earnings on May 6, with early-quarter oil-price swings anticipated to have pressured upstream profitability despite rising output.

In the most recent trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $30.5, indicating a -1.72% shift from the previous trading day.

Demonstrates strong momentum toward $1.0 billion-plus asset sale target and advances 2026 priority to bolster the balance sheet DENVER, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM") (NYSE: SM) today announced the closing of its previously announced sale of certain South Texas assets for a cash purchase price of $950 million (the "South Texas Divestiture"). Net cash proceeds from the sale totaled approximately $900 million, after preliminary purchase price adjustments and estimated transaction costs.

SM Energy (SM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

SM Energy Company is positioned for a significant valuation re-rating driven by ongoing debt reduction and high oil/gas pricing. Deleveraging efforts are central to the investment thesis, with improved balance sheet strength expected to unlock shareholder value. Underappreciated natural gas production/reserves and a forecast of even higher crude oil quotes into the second half of the year are pluses.

SM Energy (SM) closed at $28.78 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.74% move from the prior day.

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On April 17, 2026, SM Energy Co (SM) shares fell 7.5% today, bringing the current price to $25.97. The stock has seen a 52-week range between $17.45 and $33.25,

In the latest trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $28.08, marking a +2.74% move from the previous day.

In the latest trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $28.85, marking a +1.66% move from the previous day.

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Crude holds above $90 amid Middle East tensions, lifting prospects for MTDR, SM and BP, as higher prices support oil-weighted output and upstream growth.

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 27.9% in SM Energy (SM). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

SM Energy (SM) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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BE, SM, KRUS, GMED and BP have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on April 8th, 2026.

CAPL and SM made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on April 8th, 2026.

SM, BP and MPC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on April 8th, 2026.

In the closing of the recent trading day, SM Energy (SM) stood at $31.35, denoting a +2.92% move from the preceding trading day.

DENVER, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) (the "Company") today announced that it plans to release first quarter 2026 financial and operating results after market close on May 6, 2026. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss results on May 7, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.

SM Energy (SM) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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SG Americas Securities LLC raised its stake in SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) by 279.7% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 150,329 shares of the energy company's stock after buying an additional 110,735 shares during the period. SG Americas Securities

SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM - Get Free Report)'s share price gapped up before the market opened on Thursday after BMO Capital Markets raised their price target on the stock from $26.00 to $33.00. The stock had previously closed at $29.50, but opened at $31.04. BMO Capital Markets currently has a market perform rating on the

SM Energy (NYSE:SM) just got a meaningful vote of confidence from KeyBanc Capital Markets, which raised its price target on the stock to $39 from $29 while maintaining an Overweight rating.

DENVER, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy") (NYSE: SM) today announced the final tender results of the previously announced cash tender offer to purchase (the "Tender Offer") up to $1,000,000,000 (the "Maximum Tender Amount") aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Numbers Rule 144A: 17888HAA1 / Reg. S: U1638HAA5) (the "Notes"), originally issued by Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas"), and assumed by SM Energy in connection with the closing of its merger with Civitas, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated March 4, 2026 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase").

SM Energy (SM) closed at $31.18 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.96% move from the prior day.

SM Energy (SM) closed at $32.13 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.8% move from the prior day.

SM Energy (SM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks.com users have recently been watching SM Energy (SM) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
