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 |
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| 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 |
| 3/1/2023 | $35.00 | Outperform → Market Perform | TD Cowen |
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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
TD Cowen downgraded SM Energy from Outperform to Market Perform and set a new price target of $35.00
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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'
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, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) ("SM Energy") and Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas") (NYSE:CIVI) today announced that the stockholders of both companies voted in favor of all proposals necessary for the closing of the companies' previously announced all-stock merger. The merger is expected to close on January 30, 2026, subject to satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. The combined company will trade as SM Energy. At the special meeting of SM Energy stockholders held earlier today, approximately 76.5 percent of the outstanding shares of SM Energy common stock were represented. Of the shares present or represented, approximately 99.1 percent vot
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
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
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. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE:SM) today announced the completion of its semi-annual borrowing base redetermination under its reserves-based revolving credit facility. In connection with the redetermination, the lender group reaffirmed the borrowing base at $3.0 billion and the elected commitment amount remained unchanged at $2.0 billion. The Company also announced an amendment to its existing Credit Agreement, which replaces the prior springing maturity provision with a more flexible structure based on short-term debt and borrowing availability. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Wade Pursell commented: "We're pleased with th
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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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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
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. August 1, 2025 – Please join SM Energy management at 8:00 a.m. Mountain time/10:00 a.m. Easte
DENVER, June 26, 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 August 4, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 18, 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 INVE
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