SM Energy
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 7,296 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
106% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $49.6M | Put options by funds: $24M
100% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q4 2024] → 2 (+1) [Q1 2025]
11% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 153 | Existing positions reduced: 138
0.78% more ownership
Funds ownership: 100.6% [Q4 2024] → 101.38% (+0.78%) [Q1 2025]
6% less funds holding
Funds holding: 420 [Q4 2024] → 396 (-24) [Q1 2025]
20% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 69 | Existing positions closed: 86
22% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $4.46B [Q4 2024] → $3.47B (-$990M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$24
15%
downside
Avg. target
$37
32%
upside
High target
$55
95%
upside
6 analyst ratings
4 positive
67%
2 neutral
33%
0 negative
0%
Raymond James John Freeman | 20%upside $34 | Outperform Reiterated | 28 May 2025 |
Mizuho William Janela | 49%upside $42 | Outperform Maintained | 13 May 2025 |
Susquehanna Biju Perincheril | 15%downside $24 | Neutral Maintained | 22 Apr 2025 |
Keybanc Tim Rezvan | 27%upside $36 | Overweight Maintained | 21 Apr 2025 |
Stephens & Co. Mike Scialla | 95%upside $55 | Overweight Maintained | 15 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about SM published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
SM Energy (SM) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
In the most recent trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $27.13, indicating a +1.23% shift from the previous trading day.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Investors Heavily Search SM Energy Company (SM): Here is What You Need to 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.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
3 weeks ago
SM ENERGY ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCES
DENVER , May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) intends to participate in the following upcoming investor conferences. June 2, 2025 – Scotiabank U.S. Energy Access.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Is It Worth Investing in SM Energy (SM) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
SM Energy: FCF Generation Remains Solid At High-$50s Oil
SM's Q1 2025 production ended up near the high end of expectations, helped by the improved Uinta Basin volumes. SM's free cash flow is projected at close to $700 million for the full year at current strip. The company's capex is front-loaded into 1H 2025, resulting in expectations for higher 2H 2025 free cash flow.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
SM Energy Company (SM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Pat Lytle - SVP of Finance Herb Vogel - President and CEO Beth McDonald - COO Wade Pursell - CFO Conference Call Participants Tim Rezvan - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Oliver Huang - Tudor, Pickering, Holt Michael Furrow - Pickering Energy Partners Michael Scialla - Stephens Zach Parham - JP Morgan Gabe Daoud - TD Cowen Operator Greetings, and welcome to SM Energy's First Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results Q&A session [Operator Instructions]. As a reminder, this conference is being recorded.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
SM Energy Q1 Earnings Surpass Estimates on Higher Production Volumes
SM Q1 earnings and revenues rise year over year due to higher realized oil-equivalent prices.
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