SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids in the state of Texas. As of December 31, 2020, it had 404.6 million barrels of oil equivalent of estimated proved reserves; and working interests in 801 gross productive oil wells and 498 gross productive gas wells in the Midland Basin and South Texas. The company was formerly known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company and changed its name to SM Energy Company in May 2010. SM Energy Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20/2026 | $40.00 | Neutral → Overweight | Analyst |
| 6/24/2025 | Outperform → Underperform | Raymond James | |
| 12/5/2024 | $51.00 → $53.00 | Overweight → Neutral | Analyst |
| 10/15/2024 | $64.00 → $60.00 | Hold → Buy | TD Cowen |
| 8/21/2024 | Hold → Buy | Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. | |
| 6/25/2024 | $51.00 | Hold | Truist |
| 6/21/2024 | $63.00 | Overweight | Stephens |
| 1/31/2024 | $50.00 | Neutral → Buy | Seaport Research Partners |
| 11/15/2023 | $40.00 | Equal Weight | Wells Fargo |
| 8/16/2023 | $45.00 → $47.00 | Neutral → Overweight | JP Morgan |
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EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference marks 31 years of connecting companies, investors, analysts, and leaders in the energy industry! Presentation opportunities are available for E&P, Midstream, OFS, Minerals, and Energy Transition companies Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies seeking to increase their marketplace awareness DENVER, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EnerCom, Inc. ("EnerCom") is pleased to announce that a robust list of companies has already confirmed their attendance for the 31st annual EnerCom Denver – The Energy Investment Conference to be held August 17-19, 2026, at the Westin Denver Downtown. EnerCom Denver is the largest independent investor c
DENVER, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) today announced (i) the early results of the previously announced cash tender offer to purchase (the "Tender Offer") up to $750,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Numbers Rule 144A: 17888HAA1 / Reg. S: U1638HAA5) (the "Notes"), originally issued by Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas"), and assumed by SM Energy in connection with the closing of its merger with Civitas, (ii) the increase of such maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 (as modified, and as it may be further modified by SM Energy, the "Maximum Tender Amount"), and (iii) th
DENVER, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) announced today that it has priced an upsized offering of $1.0 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2034 (the "Notes"). The Notes will be issued at par. The offering of the Notes is expected to close on March 9, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.SM Energy intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes to fund its previously announced offer to purchase (the "Tender Offer") for cash up to $750 million of its outstanding $1.350 billion principal amount of its 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") and for general corporate purposes, including additional r
DENVER, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) today announced that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase (the "Tender Offer") up to an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $750,000,000 (as it may be modified by SM Energy, the "Maximum Tender Amount"), of the outstanding 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (CUSIP Numbers Rule 144A: 17888HAA1 / Reg. S: U1638HAA5) (the "Notes"), originally issued by Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas"), and assumed by SM Energy in connection with the closing of its merger with Civitas, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated March 4, 2026 (as it may be amended or supplemented from tim
DENVER, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or "the Company") (NYSE:SM) announced today that, subject to market conditions, it intends to offer $750 million aggregate principal amount of its senior notes due 2034 (the "Notes").SM Energy intends to use the net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with cash on hand and/or borrowings under its revolving credit facility, to fund an offer to purchase for cash up to $750 million of its outstanding $1.350 billion principal amount of its 8.375% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"), solely upon the terms and conditions described in the Company's Offer to Purchase, dated March 4, 2026.The Notes to be offered w
Plan maximizes free cash flow and strengthens balance sheetAccelerates return of capital, including a 10% dividend increase, under an enhanced frameworkDENVER, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) today issued its 2026 outlook, designed to maximize free cash flow through disciplined investments in its high-return development projects. It also provided a new stockholder return framework, which includes a 10% increase to its quarterly dividend policy. Accompanying slides can be found on the Company's website at sm-energy.com/investors/news-events/presentations. A conference call is scheduled for 8 a.m. MT/10 a.m. ET on February 26, 2026. Part
Full-year 2025 results include record production and record operating cash flow and adjusted EBITDAX(1)DENVER, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. Accompanying slides can be found on the Company's website at sm-energy.com/investors/news-events/presentations. A conference call is scheduled for 8 a.m. MT/10 a.m. ET on February 26, 2026. Participation details can be found within this release."SM Energy enters its next chapter as a century‑strong, future‑ready company," said President and CEO Beth McDonald. "In 2025, we delivered record cash flow from ope
Proceeds to accelerate deleveraging and strengthen balance sheetDENVER, Feb. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) today announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell certain South Texas assets to Caturus Energy, LLC for a cash purchase price of $950 million (the "Transaction"), subject to customary adjustments."This timely asset sale largely accomplishes one of our key priorities of selling more than $1.0 billion in assets, which will enable us to reduce debt and strengthen our capital structure," said President and CEO Beth McDonald. "We are excited about the impact this divestiture has on our balance sheet and look forward to sharing our updated return‑of‑capital
Amendment increases borrowing base and lender commitments while extending maturity date DENVER, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE:SM) announced today the Fourth Amendment to its existing credit agreement that includes: Borrowing Base Increase: The borrowing base increased to $5.0 billion. Lender Commitments Increase: Lender commitments increased to $2.5 billion.Expanded Bank Group: The Company's bank group now includes 18 banks with the addition of three to the bank group.Extension of Maturity Date: The facility's scheduled maturity date has been extended to January 30, 2031, further strengthening the Company's long-term capital structure.Th
Company schedules conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results and 2026 outlook DENVER, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE:SM) announced today the closing of its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas") (NYSE:CIVI) (the "Transaction"). The Transaction was approved by stockholders of both companies at special meetings held on January 27, 2026. The combined company continues to trade under the ticker symbol "SM" and will retain the name SM Energy Company. As previously announced, upon the closing of the Transaction, Beth McDonald was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and joined the Company'
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Analyst upgraded SM Energy from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $40.00
Raymond James downgraded SM Energy from Outperform to Underperform
Analyst downgraded SM Energy from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $53.00 from $51.00 previously
TD Cowen upgraded SM Energy from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $60.00 from $64.00 previously
Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co. upgraded SM Energy from Hold to Buy
Truist initiated coverage of SM Energy with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $51.00
Stephens initiated coverage of SM Energy with a rating of Overweight and set a new price target of $63.00
Seaport Research Partners upgraded SM Energy from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $50.00
Wells Fargo initiated coverage of SM Energy with a rating of Equal Weight and set a new price target of $40.00
JP Morgan upgraded SM Energy from Neutral to Overweight and set a new price target of $47.00 from $45.00 previously
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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400, S&P SmallCap 600: S&P SmallCap 600 constituent TTM Technologies Inc. (NASD: TTMI) will replace Civitas Resources Inc. (NYSE:CIVI) in the S&P MidCap 400, and Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASD: AMRX) will replace TTM Technologies in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Friday, January 30. S&P SmallCap 600 constituent SM Energy Co. (NYSE:SM) is acquiring Civitas Resources in a deal expected to be completed soon, pending final closing conditions. SM Energy will remain in the S&P SmallCap 600 post-merger.Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS) will replace Potlatc
DENVER, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE:SM) and Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas") (NYSE:CIVI) today announce additional details in connection with their planned merger (the "Transaction"). In addition to the details below, SM Energy and Civitas have posted a presentation to each of their respective websites. SM Energy also announces its participation in upcoming investor conferences. Executing the Path to Superior Value Management Team Upon Transaction Closing. Upon closing of the Transaction, a trusted leadership team, with significant industry experience, supported by a world-class technical team, will consist of:Beth McDonald, Preside
DENVER, Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) today announced that Dr. Ashwin Venkatraman has been appointed to serve as an independent director and as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Chairman of the Board Julio Quintana comments: "We are very pleased to have Ashwin join the SM Energy Board where he will bring an extensive academic background and business experience in technology, artificial intelligence and engineering specific to the oil and gas industry. The SM Energy team aggressively applies data analytics and machine learning into their optimization plans, and Ashwin's expertise will be a valuable addition. Please join me in
DENVER, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) today announced that it has appointed Beth McDonald as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective as of September 9, 2024. President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel comments: "We are delighted to welcome Beth to our executive team. She is an experienced and respected leader in our industry. Her breadth of experience at Pioneer, including leadership roles in engineering, planning and marketing that spanned both the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford, make her an ideal addition to our team. I look forward to working with Beth to continue our success in Texas and to apply our strengths as a technical l
DENVER, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE:SM) today announces that Barton R. Brookman has been appointed to serve as an independent director and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Board"). Julio Quintana, Chairman of the Board, comments: "Bart's background and experience will provide valuable expertise to the SM Energy Board. Bart brings an extensive background in the upstream industry. We welcome Bart and look forward to his advice and insight." Mr. Brookman previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of PDC Energy, Inc. ("PDC") from January 2015 until P
DENVER, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) today announces that Anita M. Powers has been appointed to serve as a director of the Company. Ms. Powers will serve as an independent director and as a member of the Audit Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Bill Sullivan, Chairman of the Board, comments, "Anita's background and experience will provide valuable expertise to the SM Energy Board. She brings more than 35 years of industry experience in the geosciences along with specific knowledge of the Permian Basin. We welcome Anita and look forward to her insight and counsel." Ms. Powers retired from Occidental Petroleum Corporation in 2016, w
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Plan maximizes free cash flow and strengthens balance sheetAccelerates return of capital, including a 10% dividend increase, under an enhanced frameworkDENVER, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) today issued its 2026 outlook, designed to maximize free cash flow through disciplined investments in its high-return development projects. It also provided a new stockholder return framework, which includes a 10% increase to its quarterly dividend policy. Accompanying slides can be found on the Company's website at sm-energy.com/investors/news-events/presentations. A conference call is scheduled for 8 a.m. MT/10 a.m. ET on February 26, 2026. Part
Full-year 2025 results include record production and record operating cash flow and adjusted EBITDAX(1)DENVER, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company" or "SM Energy") (NYSE:SM) today reported financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2025. Accompanying slides can be found on the Company's website at sm-energy.com/investors/news-events/presentations. A conference call is scheduled for 8 a.m. MT/10 a.m. ET on February 26, 2026. Participation details can be found within this release."SM Energy enters its next chapter as a century‑strong, future‑ready company," said President and CEO Beth McDonald. "In 2025, we delivered record cash flow from ope
Company schedules conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results and 2026 outlook DENVER, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company ("SM Energy" or the "Company") (NYSE:SM) announced today the closing of its all-stock merger with Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas") (NYSE:CIVI) (the "Transaction"). The Transaction was approved by stockholders of both companies at special meetings held on January 27, 2026. The combined company continues to trade under the ticker symbol "SM" and will retain the name SM Energy Company. As previously announced, upon the closing of the Transaction, Beth McDonald was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer and joined the Company'
DENVER, Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) today announces that its Board of Directors approved the quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on January 9, 2026, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 26, 2025. ABOUT THE COMPANY SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the states of Texas and Utah. SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website. For more information about SM Energy, please visit its website at www.sm-energy.com. SM ENERGY
Civitas Resources, Inc. (NYSE:CIVI) (the "Company" or "Civitas") today reported its third quarter 2025 financial and operating results. Civitas' third quarter 2025 earnings webcast and conference call scheduled for Friday, November 7, 2025, has been cancelled as a result of the merger announcement with SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) ("SM Energy"). Key Highlights Third quarter results exceeded expectations, with higher production and lower cash operating expenses contributing to net income of $177 million, operating cash flow of $860 million, Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $855 million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow(1) of $254 million. Oil and total production were up six percent from the second qua
DENVER, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE:SM) today reported financial and operating results for the third quarter 2025 and provided certain full year and fourth quarter 2025 guidance. Highlights include: Strong Production Performance Continues: Production totaled 19.7 MMBoe, or 213.8 MBoe/d, including 113.9 MBbls/d of oil driven by consistent strong performance across all assets. Compared to the third quarter of 2024, total net daily production increased 26% and net daily oil production rose 47%.Resilient Margins: Despite a decline of more than $10/Bbl in benchmark oil prices year-over-year, the Company's top tier asset portfolio—strengthened by an increas
Value-Enhancing Scale Premier portfolio across the highest-return U.S. shale basins drives significant free cash flow and enhanced stockholder value Pro forma second quarter of 2025 production totaled 526 MBoe/d Pro forma full-year 2025 consensus free cash flow of more than $1.4 billion Step-change in free cash flow supports sustained return of capital Value-Driven Synergies Proven management and a world-class technical team positioned to deliver identified and achievable annual synergies of approximately $200 million with upside potential Synergies create potential for accelerated debt repayment and improved through-cycle returns Value-Accretive Substance Significant accretion on key per
DENVER, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE:SM) today announces that it plans to release its third quarter 2025 financial and operating results after market hours on November 4, 2025. See schedule below: November 4, 2025 – After market close, the Company plans to issue its third quarter 2025 financial and operating results, which will include an earnings release, a pre-recorded webcast discussing third 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. November 5, 2025 – Please join SM Energy management at 8:00 a.m. Mountain time/10:00 a.m.
DENVER, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) today announces that its Board of Directors approved the quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock outstanding. The dividend will be paid on November 3, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on October 17, 2025. ABOUT THE COMPANY SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs in the states of Texas and Utah. SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website. For more information about SM Energy, please visit its website at www.sm-energy.com. SM ENER
DENVER, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE:SM) today reported operating and financial results for the second quarter 2025 and provided certain full year and third quarter 2025 guidance. Highlights include: Record Net Quarterly Production: 19.0 MMBoe, or 209.1 MBoe/d, exceeded expectations at 5% above the mid-point of guidance, with oil making up 55% (115.7 MBbls/d). Strong performance from the Company's Uinta Basin assets was the primary driver for the production outperformance, supported by efforts to improve transportation logistics and optimize takeaway capacity. Compared to the second quarter of 2024, total net daily production increased 32% and net dai