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SM Energy (SM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SM Stock Forecast

SM Energy (SM) stock forecast, based on 53 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $29.17, with a high of $38.00 and a low of $19.00. This represents a 47.03% increase from the last price of $19.84.

$15 $23 $31 $39 $47 $55 High: $38 Avg: $29.17 Low: $19 Last Closed Price: $19.84

SM Stock Rating

SM Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 53 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 30 Buy (56.60%), 18 Hold (33.96%), 5 Sell (9.43%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 53 0 5 18 30 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSM Energy47.03%
SectorEnergy Stocks 19.23%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks26.01%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts269
Avg Price Target$23.50$29.17$31.67
Last Closing Price$19.84$19.84$19.84
Upside/Downside18.45%47.03%59.63%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 25-66-113
Nov, 25-76-114
Oct, 25-76-114
Sep, 25-76-114
Aug, 25-76-114
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 10, 2025KeyBanc$28.00$19.8940.77%41.13%
Nov 25, 2025Henry TarrBerenberg Bank$19.00$18.433.09%-4.23%
Nov 03, 2025Roth Capital$28.00$19.3544.70%41.13%
Oct 20, 2025Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$27.00$21.2627.00%36.09%
Oct 10, 2025Mizuho Securities$38.00$24.3356.19%91.53%
Oct 09, 2025RBC Capital$35.00$25.2438.67%76.41%
Apr 21, 2025Tim RezvanKeyBanc$36.00$22.0263.49%81.45%
Mar 25, 2025Wells Fargo$33.00$30.538.09%66.33%
Mar 05, 2025Williams Trading$41.00$27.5248.98%106.65%
Nov 01, 2024Mike SciallaStephens$57.00$40.2841.51%187.30%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 10, 2025KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Dec 04, 2025Goldman SachsBuySelldowngrade
Nov 25, 2025BernsteinOutperformOutperformupgrade
Nov 24, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Nov 05, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performdowngrade
Nov 03, 2025Morgan StanleyOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Oct 29, 2025UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 20, 2025SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 09, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jun 24, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformUnderperformdowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-10 $-6 $-2 $2 $6 $10 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-6.72$0.30$9.09$6.89$6.71----
Avg Forecast$-0.20$1.54$7.17$5.80$6.83$7.84$7.90$8.50$8.56
High Forecast$-0.18$1.72$7.58$5.88$7.15$8.81$9.49$8.96$9.03
Low Forecast$-0.22$1.41$6.74$5.64$6.65$6.79$6.21$8.00$8.06
Surprise %3260.00%-80.52%26.78%18.79%-1.76%----

Revenue Forecast

$1B $2B $2B $3B $3B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.13B$2.60B$3.35B$2.37B$2.69B----
Avg Forecast$1.14B$1.73B$2.69B$2.39B$2.72B$3.39B$3.42B$3.57B$3.56B
High Forecast$1.24B$1.87B$2.81B$2.40B$2.79B$3.48B$3.44B$3.72B$3.70B
Low Forecast$1.07B$1.61B$2.57B$2.37B$2.69B$3.28B$3.41B$3.41B$3.40B
Surprise %-1.44%50.60%24.38%-0.50%-1.21%----

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-700M $100M $900M $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-764.61M$36.23M$1.11B$817.88M$770.29M----
Avg Forecast$-1.17B$-315.37M$136.92M$817.88M$829.13M$848.81M$886.93M$1.01B$1.02B
High Forecast$-934.33M$-52.62M$345.34M$2.06B$852.13M$1.05B$1.13B$1.07B$1.08B
Low Forecast$-1.40B$-578.12M$-71.49M$-427.01M$793.24M$809.93M$740.61M$954.32M$961.62M
Surprise %-34.53%-111.49%712.09%--7.10%----

SM Forecast FAQ

Is SM Energy stock a buy?

SM Energy stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 53 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 30 Buy, 18 Hold, 5 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that SM Energy is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is SM Energy's price target?

SM Energy's price target, set by 53 Wall Street analysts, averages $29.17 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $19 at the low end to $38 at the high end, suggesting a potential 47.03% change from the previous closing price of $19.84.

How does SM Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

SM Energy's stock forecast shows a 47.03% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (19.23%) and outperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (26.01%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for SM Energy over the past three months?

  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 46.15% Buy, 46.15% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.69% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.14% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.14% Strong Sell.

What is SM Energy’s EPS forecast?

SM Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.84, marking a 16.84% increase from the reported $6.71 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $7.9 in 2026, $8.5 in 2027, and $8.56 in 2028.

What is SM Energy’s revenue forecast?

SM Energy's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.39B, reflecting a 26.09% increase from the reported $2.69B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $3.42B, followed by $3.57B for 2027, and $3.56B for 2028.

What is SM Energy’s net income forecast?

SM Energy's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $848.81M, representing an 10.19% increase from the reported $770.29M in 2024. Projections indicate $886.93M in 2026, $1.01B in 2027, and $1.02B in 2028.