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SM Energy

27.36 USD
-0.07
0.26%
At close Updated Sep 18, 4:00 PM EDT
Pre-market
After hours
27.60
+0.24
0.88%
1 day
-0.26%
5 days
0.07%
1 month
5.39%
3 months
-0.69%
6 months
-9.7%
Year to date
-31.87%
1 year
-33.19%
5 years
1,178.5%
10 years
-22.69%
 

About: SM Energy Co is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in Texas and Utah. Its portfolio is comprised of assets in the Midland Basin of West Texas, the Maverick Basin of South Texas, and the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah.

Employees: 544

0
Funds holding %
of 7,463 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

98% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $41.7M | Put options by funds: $21.1M

32% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 166 | Existing positions reduced: 126

1.7% less ownership

Funds ownership: 101.46% [Q1] → 99.76% (-1.7%) [Q2]

9% less funds holding

Funds holding: 399 [Q1] → 365 (-34) [Q2]

19% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $3.48B [Q1] → $2.83B (-$650M) [Q2]

41% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 39 | Existing positions closed: 66

100% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 0 (-2) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$27
1% downside
Avg. target
$33
21% upside
High target
$39
43% upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Mizuho
William Janela
$39
Outperform
Maintained
15 Sep 2025
Susquehanna
Biju Perincheril
$27
Neutral
Maintained
23 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 8 articles about SM published over the past 30 days

Positive
Seeking Alpha
yesterday
SM Energy: Uinta Basin Production Surges In Q2 2025
SM's Uinta Basin production increased by 25% quarter-over-quarter. This helped it deliver Q2 2025 total production that was 5% above guidance midpoint. SM is also benefiting from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, reducing its expected 2025 cash income taxes by $75 million.
SM Energy: Uinta Basin Production Surges In Q2 2025
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
SM Energy (SM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
SM Energy (SM) reached $26.07 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.51% change compared to its last close.
SM Energy (SM) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
7 days ago
SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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.
SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
9 days ago
SM Energy (SM) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
In the most recent trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $26.08, indicating a -2.36% shift from the previous trading day.
SM Energy (SM) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Neutral
PRNewsWire
10 days ago
SM ENERGY ANNOUNCES PLANNED RETIREMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HERBERT S. VOGEL AND APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH A.
DENVER , Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today announced that Chief Executive Officer Herbert S.
SM ENERGY ANNOUNCES PLANNED RETIREMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER HERBERT S. VOGEL AND APPOINTMENT OF ELIZABETH A.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
16 days ago
SM Energy Company (SM) Presents At Barclays 39th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference 2025 Transcript
SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM ) Barclays 39th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference 2025 September 2, 2025 1:15 PM EDT Company Participants A. Pursell - Executive VP & CFO Presentation Unknown Analyst Our next speaker will be Wade Pursell, CFO of SM Energy.
SM Energy Company (SM) Presents At Barclays 39th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference 2025 Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
Crescent Energy vs. SM Energy: Who's Leading the Shale Race Now?
SM offers stronger valuation and better ROE than CRGY, while CRGY beats SM in one-year price performance, despite shale sector headwinds.
Crescent Energy vs. SM Energy: Who's Leading the Shale Race Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
23 days ago
SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
SM Energy (SM) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to SM Energy (SM). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
SM ENERGY PUBLISHES UPDATED SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURES
DENVER , Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today announced the publication of its updated sustainability disclosures, all of which are available on the Company's website at www.sm-energy.com/sustainability . Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel comments: "SM Energy is recognized as a leader in sustainability and stewardship among peers.
SM ENERGY PUBLISHES UPDATED SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURES
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