27.71 USD
-1.15
3.98%
At close Jul 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
27.20
-0.51
1.84%
1 day
-3.98%
5 days
1.46%
1 month
12.14%
3 months
21.59%
6 months
-30.04%
Year to date
-31.00%
1 year
-39.09%
5 years
696.26%
10 years
-26.93%
 

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 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 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

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

Low target
$27
3%
downside
Avg. target
$33
18%
upside
High target
$42
52%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
33%
neutral
67%
negative
0%
Susquehanna
Biju Perincheril
3%downside
$27
Neutral
Maintained
23 Jul 2025
Wells Fargo
Hanwen Chang
5%upside
$29
Equal-Weight
Maintained
16 Jun 2025
Mizuho
William Janela
52%upside
$42
Outperform
Maintained
13 May 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 9 articles about SM published over the past 30 days

Negative
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Earnings Preview: SM Energy (SM) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
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.
Earnings Preview: SM Energy (SM) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
SM Energy (SM) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
In the latest trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $27.41, marking a +2.89% move from the previous day.
SM Energy (SM) Surpasses Market Returns: Some Facts Worth Knowing
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
SM Energy (SM) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
SM Energy (SM) closed at $25.71 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.76% move from the prior day.
SM Energy (SM) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
SM ENERGY SCHEDULES SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE AND LIVE Q&A CALL
DENVER , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today announces that it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial and operating results after market hours on July 31, 2025. See schedule below: July 31, 2025 – After market close, the Company plans to issue its second quarter 2025 financial and operating results, which will include an earnings release, a pre-recorded webcast discussing second quarter 2025 financial and operating results, and an associated presentation, all of which will be posted to the Company's website at http://www.sm-energy.com/investors.
SM ENERGY SCHEDULES SECOND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE AND LIVE Q&A CALL
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Investors Heavily Search SM Energy Company (SM): Here is What You Need to 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.
Investors Heavily Search SM Energy Company (SM): Here is What You Need to Know
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
SM Energy (SM) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
SM Energy (SM) reached $27.56 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -3.37% change compared to its last close.
SM Energy (SM) Stock Dips While Market Gains: Key Facts
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Hold SM Energy? Here's the Case for Staying Patient Right Now
SM's strong financials and Uinta Basin gains support growth, but price volatility and weak stock performance suggest a hold.
Hold SM Energy? Here's the Case for Staying Patient Right Now
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here's Why SM Energy (SM) Fell More Than Broader Market
SM Energy (SM) reached $25.34 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -2.28% change compared to its last close.
Here's Why SM Energy (SM) Fell More Than Broader Market
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Here is What to Know Beyond Why SM Energy Company (SM) is a Trending Stock
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.
Here is What to Know Beyond Why SM Energy Company (SM) is a Trending Stock
Neutral
PRNewsWire
4 weeks ago
SM ENERGY ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN AN UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCE
DENVER , June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) intends to participate in the following upcoming investor conference. July 8, 2025 – TD Cowen 23rd Annual Calgary Energy, Power & Utilities Conference.
SM ENERGY ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN AN UPCOMING INVESTOR CONFERENCE
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