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SM Energy Co (SM)

SM Energy Co is an independent energy company whose common stock is listed on the NYSE. The company is involved in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. Its working interests include producing wells in the Midland Basin, South Texas, the Uinta Basin, and the DJ Basin. Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, the company was previously known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company before adopting its current name in May 2010.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-SM
$32.79
1.5% Upside
Fair
$38.33
18.7% Upside
Undervalued
Good
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—
0.88
2.8%
August 5, 2026
58.6x
1.1x
2.1x
7.499 B
15.791 B
53.3%
99.0%
0.7
115.3%
423.7%
Valuation • Fair Value

SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$32.79

Estimated upside of 1.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$47.41

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$6.06

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

$16.81

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$25.71

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$38.33

Analysts imply upside of 18.7%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

3.617 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

7.316 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

2.026 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

4.794 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

3

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-1.22

Higher caution zone on this screen.

Altman Z-Score

0.7

Lower score that deserves closer risk review.

FCF / Net Income

423.7%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 5, 2026

Days to Earnings

15

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

2.8%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

0.88

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

115.3%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) has a Buy consensus, with 8 buy, 5 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 8
Hold 5
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$32.79
Estimated upside 1.5%
Valuation Rating
Near Fair Value
Price is close to fair value
Analyst Target
$38.33
Implied upside 18.7%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is $32.79. This implies an estimated upside of 1.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock is trading close to its estimated fair value.

The available analyst price target for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is $38.33. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 18.7%.

The current financial health read for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is August 5, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 2.8%, upcoming dividend amount is 0.88.

The current P/E ratio listed for SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is 58.6x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for SM Energy Co is 7.499 B.

The current enterprise value listed for SM Energy Co is 15.791 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for SM Energy Co is NYSE-SM, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

SM Energy Co (NYSE-SM) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for SM Energy Co is 53.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for SM Energy Co is 99.0%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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