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SM Energy (0KZA) Share Price & Analysis

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0KZA Stock Chart & Stats

$32.72-$0.02(-0.05%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
$30$35$40Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$32.37 - $33.10
52-Week Range
$17.46 - $41.55
Previous Close
$32.74
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
5,234
Market Cap
$7.69B
Enterprise Value
$14.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$442.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$6.61B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
7.9
Beta
0.49
Next Earnings
Feb 24, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.16
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 04, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.63%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Revenue And Profitability

Strong revenue growth combined with substantial operating and net margins indicates meaningful earnings power across the upstream portfolio. Although commodity prices influence results, this profitability provides resources for development, debt reduction, and shareholder returns over the coming quarters.

Synergies And Operating Efficiency

Synergies exceeding the original target and improved drilling and completion productivity point to a lower structural cost base rather than a temporary benefit. These gains can support margins, offset industry inflation, and improve returns on capital as the combined assets mature.

Debt Management Progress

Debt reduction and the redemption of near-term senior notes demonstrate active balance-sheet management and can reduce refinancing pressure. Lower obligations should improve financial flexibility, while management’s stated path toward low 1x leverage could strengthen future capital allocation.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Despite recent debt reduction, leverage remains materially higher than in recent years and leaves less flexibility if oil or gas prices weaken. Greater debt obligations can constrain investment, increase financing sensitivity, and make cash allocation more dependent on sustained operating performance.

Weak And Volatile Free Cash Flow

Near-breakeven free cash flow and weaker conversion of earnings into cash indicate that substantial reinvestment or working-capital demands absorb operating profits. Volatility across recent periods may limit internally funded debt reduction, distributions, and development flexibility.

Uinta Takeaway Constraints

Persistent takeaway limitations can restrict the company’s ability to monetize Uinta production even when wells perform well. The constraint is incorporated into fourth-quarter and early-2027 expectations, creating a durable volume risk until additional terminal capacity becomes available.

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0KZA FAQ

What was SM Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
SM Energy lowest share price was $17.46 and its highest was $41.55 in the past 12 months.
What is SM Energy’s market cap?
SM Energy’s market cap is $7.69B.
When is SM Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
SM Energy’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 24, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 101 days.
How were SM Energy’s earnings last quarter?
SM Energy released its earnings results on Nov 03, 2026. The company reported $1.95 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.009 by -$0.059.
Is SM Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts SM Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does SM Energy pay dividends?
SM Energy pays a quarterly dividend of $0.22 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.63%. See more information on SM Energy dividends here
What is SM Energy’s EPS estimate?
SM Energy’s EPS estimate is 2.16.
How many shares outstanding does SM Energy have?
SM Energy has 235,019,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to SM Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
SM Energy reported an EPS of $1.95 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.009. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.965%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SM Energy?
Hedge funds hold SM Energy shares: the largest hedge-fund position in SM Energy is 445,483,137 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 2.9M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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