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Here’s How To Get Your Share (From Colonial Metals) (Ad) Free sm Stock Alerts $50.13 +2.39 (+5.01%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$48.00▼$50.2750-Day Range$41.47▼$52.7652-Week Range$25.03▼$53.26Volume3.32 million shsAverage Volume1.47 million shsMarket Capitalization$5.80 billionP/E Ratio7.86Dividend Yield1.44%Price Target$52.57 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get SM Energy alerts: Email Address SM Energy MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.63 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside4.9% Upside$52.57 Price TargetShort InterestBearish10.06% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-7.53Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.54Based on 12 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth9.95%From $6.33 to $6.96 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.58 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector588th out of 1,427 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry223rd out of 462 stocks 2.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSM Energy has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.63, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageSM Energy has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.06% of the float of SM Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSM Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in SM Energy has recently increased by 9.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSM Energy pays a meaningful dividend of 1.51%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSM Energy has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of SM Energy is 11.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, SM Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.34% next year. This indicates that SM Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSM Energy has received a -143.94% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of SM Energy in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Crude natural gas", "Crude oil", and "Oil exploration services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for SM Energy is -7.53. Previous Next 3.1 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSM Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.54. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 12 news articles for SM Energy this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest16 people have searched for SM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 60% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows9 people have added SM Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 125% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, SM Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 1.50% of the stock of SM Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions94.56% of the stock of SM Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 2.5 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for SM Energy are expected to grow by 9.95% in the coming year, from $6.33 to $6.96 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of SM Energy is 7.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 133.11.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of SM Energy is 7.86, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 19.11.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSM Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.61. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Colonial MetalsConflict In Israel Sends Gold Soaring ???? Here’s How To Get Your ShareThe latest flare-up between Israel and Palestinian militants has sent gold prices surging. Why? Because savvy investors know the endgame of the elites at play… Geopolitical crises breed uncertainty — and gold thrives on uncertainty. See why the elites are pouring billions into gold. About SM Energy Stock (NYSE:SM)SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the state of Texas. It has working interests in oil and gas producing 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.Read More SM Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SM Stock News HeadlinesMay 4, 2024 | gurufocus.comSM Energy Co (SM) (Q1 2024) Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Strategic Moves and Financial ...May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 SM Energy Co Earnings CallMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Global crypto currency reset (41 major banks signed up)Behind closed doors, at least 41 major US banks have signed up to a strange new crypto project...May 3, 2024 | seekingalpha.comSM Energy Company 2024 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationMay 3, 2024 | washingtonpost.comSM Energy: Q1 Earnings SnapshotMay 3, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comSM Energy Co. Q1 Profit Decreases, but beats estimatesMay 3, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSM Energy (NYSE:SM) Upgraded to "Buy" at StockNews.comMay 2, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSM ENERGY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS; EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL EXECUTION BOOSTS BOTTOM LINE RESULTS AND SUPPORTS HIGHER PRODUCTION, LOWER CAPITAL GUIDANCEMay 4, 2024 | Stansberry Research (Ad)Global crypto currency reset (41 major banks signed up)Behind closed doors, at least 41 major US banks have signed up to a strange new crypto project...May 2, 2024 | prnewswire.comSM ENERGY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS; EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL EXECUTION BOOSTS BOTTOM LINE RESULTS AND SUPPORTS HIGHER PRODUCTION, LOWER CAPITAL GUIDANCEMay 1, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHere's what Wall Street expects from SM Energy's earningsApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSM Energy (NYSE:SM) stock performs better than its underlying earnings growth over last five yearsApril 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSM Energy (SM) Set to Announce Earnings on ThursdayApril 24, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comRev Up Your Portfolio With This Auto StockApril 22, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating on Chord Energy: Strong Operational Foundation and High Potential for Shareholder ReturnsApril 18, 2024 | prnewswire.comSM ENERGY SCHEDULES FIRST QUARTER 2024 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CALLApril 18, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comWells Fargo Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on SM Energy (SM)April 10, 2024 | msn.comWith inspiration from Tetris, researchers develop a better radiation detectorApril 8, 2024 | bloomberg.comIran’s Better, Stealthier Drones Are Remaking Global WarfareApril 7, 2024 | msn.comSM supports agri sector through farm-to-store programApril 5, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comKey Takeaways From SM Energy Analyst RatingsApril 2, 2024 | msn.comCREIT earnings jumped 12% last year as portfolio grewMarch 29, 2024 | msn.com12 Healthiest Dishes To Order at Olive GardenMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comNavy's Rush To Test Microwave Weapons Tied To Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile FearsMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comSM to buy 29% of Citicore Energy REIT for P5BMarch 27, 2024 | money.usnews.comSM Energy CoMarch 26, 2024 | prnewswire.comSM ENERGY DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDENDSee More Headlines Receive SM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for SM Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 2/5 Dividend1/18/2024Dividend Payable2/05/2024Last Earnings2/21/2024Ex-Dividend for 5/3 Dividend4/18/2024Dividend Payable5/03/2024Today5/04/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Current SymbolNYSE:SM CUSIP78454L10 CIK893538 Webwww.sm-energy.com Phone(303) 861-8140Fax303-861-0934Employees544Year Founded1908Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$52.57 High Stock Price Target$65.00 Low Stock Price Target$45.00 Potential Upside/Downside+4.9%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.63 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$6.38 Trailing P/E Ratio7.86 Forward P/E Ratio7.92 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$817.88 million Net Margins31.80% Pretax Margin38.51% Return on Equity20.48% Return on Assets11.45% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.44 Current Ratio1.45 Quick Ratio1.45 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.37 billion Price / Sales2.44 Cash Flow$12.63 per share Price / Cash Flow3.97 Book Value$31.09 per share Price / Book1.61Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares115,750,000Free Float114,011,000Market Cap$5.80 billion OptionableOptionable Beta4.21 Social Links 7 AI Stocks to Invest In: An Introduction to AI Investing For Self-Directed InvestorsAs the AI market heats up, investors who have a vision for artificial intelligence have the potential to see real returns. Learn about the industry as a whole as well as seven companies that are getting work done with the power of AI.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Herbert S. Vogel (Age 63)President, CEO & Director Comp: $5.76MMr. A. Wade Pursell (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.34MMr. James B. Lebeck (Age 42)Executive VP & General Counsel Comp: $1.39MMr. Kenneth J. Knott (Age 59)Senior Vice President of Business Development & Land Comp: $1.16MMs. Mary Ellen Lutey (Age 52)Senior Vice President of Exploration, Development & EHS Comp: $1.17MMr. Richard A. JenkinsVice President of OperationsMr. Patrick Allen Lytle (Age 42)VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Controller Mr. Dean A. LuteyVP & Chief Information OfficerMs. Jennifer Martin SamuelsVP of Investor Relations & ESG StewardshipMs. Julie T. Gray (Age 61)Vice President of Marketing More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsMatador ResourcesNYSE:MTDRSouthwestern EnergyNYSE:SWNComstock ResourcesNYSE:CRKRange ResourcesNYSE:RRCMarathon OilNYSE:MROView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsFORA Capital LLCBought 62,508 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.054%Jennison Associates LLCBought 27,743 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.024%Mutual of America Capital Management LLCSold 426 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.017%Sippican Capital AdvisorsSold 575 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.015%Fidelis Capital Partners LLCBought 1,028 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.001%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell SM Energy stock right now? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for SM Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" SM shares. View SM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is SM Energy's stock price target for 2024? 8 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for SM Energy's shares. Their SM share price targets range from $45.00 to $65.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $52.57 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 4.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SM shares performed in 2024? SM Energy's stock was trading at $38.72 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, SM stock has increased by 29.5% and is now trading at $50.13. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is SM Energy's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 7th 2024. View our SM earnings forecast. How were SM Energy's earnings last quarter? SM Energy (NYSE:SM) released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 21st. The energy company reported $1.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.39 by $0.17. The energy company had revenue of $608.73 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $611.35 million. SM Energy had a net margin of 31.80% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 20.48%. SM Energy's quarterly revenue was down 9.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.29 EPS. How often does SM Energy pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for SM Energy? SM Energy declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 19th will be paid a dividend of $0.18 per share on Friday, May 3rd. This represents a $0.72 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 18th. Read our dividend analysis for SM. Is SM Energy a good dividend stock? SM Energy (NYSE:SM) pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.51%. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 11.29%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, SM will have a dividend payout ratio of 10.34% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for SM. What ETFs hold SM Energy's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of SM Energy (NYSE:SM) stock in their portfolio include Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF (PSCE), The Acquirers Fund (ZIG), Invesco Energy Exploration & Production ETF (PXE), Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF (XSHQ), First Trust Bloomberg Inflation Sensitive Equity ETF (FTIF), Amplify Cash Flow Dividend Leaders ETF (COWS), SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) and First Trust Natural Gas ETF (FCG). What is Jay Ottoson's approval rating as SM Energy's CEO? 36 employees have rated SM Energy Chief Executive Officer Jay Ottoson on Glassdoor.com. Jay Ottoson has an approval rating of 31% among the company's employees. This puts Jay Ottoson in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of SM Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other SM Energy investors own include Callon Petroleum (CPE), InterDigital (IDCC), Whiting Petroleum (WLL), Boeing (BA), Bank of Hawaii (BOH), Oasis Petroleum (OAS), Proofpoint (PFPT), Devon Energy (DVN), Matador Resources (MTDR) and Intel (INTC). Who are SM Energy's major shareholders? SM Energy's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Congress Asset Management Co. MA (0.88%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.73%), Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.73%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.55%), Tributary Capital Management LLC (0.49%) and Hodges Capital Management Inc. (0.18%). Insiders that own company stock include Anshul Sadana, David J Whitcomb, David W Copeland, Herbert S Vogel, Julio M Quintana, Kenneth J Knott, Mary Ellen Lutey, Patrick A Lytle, Ramiro G Peru, Rose M Robeson and William D Sullivan. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of SM Energy? Shares of SM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. This page (NYSE:SM) was last updated on 5/4/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersElon to Transform U.S. Economy? Porter & CompanyAutomatic Income (from home)Awesomely, LLCGlobal crypto currency reset (41 major banks signed up)Stansberry ResearchCould Your Accounts Be Frozen?Allegiance GoldThe Gold Grab of the CenturyColonial MetalsStock-Picking AI Predicts #1 Stock of 2024AltimetryThe only AI company you should be looking atBehind the MarketsThe A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP)TradeSmith Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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