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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 54 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $40.82, with a high of $52.00 and a low of $16.00. This represents a 3.19% increase from the last price of $39.56.

$15 $23 $31 $39 $47 $55 High: $52 Avg: $40.82 Low: $16 Last Closed Price: $39.56

SM Stock Rating

SM Energy stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 54 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 35 Buy (64.81%), 15 Hold (27.78%), 4 Sell (7.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 54 0 4 15 35 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSM Energy3.19%
SectorEnergy Stocks 9.94%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks10.58%

Price Target Trends

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Avg Price Target$44.75$42.05$37.11
Last Closing Price$39.56$39.56$39.56
Upside/Downside13.12%6.29%-6.19%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 262951-17
Sep, 26294--15
Aug, 26285--15
Jul, 26275--14
Jun, 26266--14
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 21, 2026Raymond James$50.00$38.6229.47%26.39%
Oct 20, 2026Susquehanna$44.00$38.8913.14%11.22%
Oct 20, 2026Harishankar RamamoorthyDeutsche Bank$48.50$38.8924.71%22.60%
Oct 14, 2026Scotiabank$39.00$38.222.04%-1.42%
Oct 07, 2026Gabe DaoudTruist Financial$48.00$35.2136.32%21.33%
Oct 07, 2026Mizuho Securities$39.00$35.1011.11%-1.42%
Sep 15, 2026KeyBanc$46.00$39.0317.86%16.28%
Sep 09, 2026Stifel Nicolaus$42.00$37.9810.58%6.17%
Aug 13, 2026Wells Fargo$47.00$32.4244.97%18.81%
Aug 10, 2026Truist Financial$43.00$31.1238.17%8.70%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 21, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 21, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 20, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 20, 2026UBSBuyUnderweightupgrade
Oct 14, 2026ScotiabankSector Performinitialise
Oct 14, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 12, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 01, 2026Goldman SachsSellBuyupgrade
Sep 29, 2026BernsteinOutperformOutperformupgrade
Sep 24, 2026Exane BNP ParibasOutperformOutperformupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $2 $4 $6 $8 $10 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.30$9.09$6.89$6.71$5.65---
Avg Forecast$1.54$7.17$5.80$6.83$7.84$7.90$8.50$8.56
High Forecast$1.72$7.58$5.88$7.15$8.81$9.49$8.96$9.03
Low Forecast$1.41$6.74$5.64$6.65$6.79$6.21$8.00$8.06
Surprise %-80.52%26.78%18.79%-1.76%-27.93%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.60B$3.35B$2.36B$2.67B$3.15B---
Avg Forecast$1.73B$2.69B$2.39B$2.72B$3.39B$3.42B$3.57B$3.56B
High Forecast$1.87B$2.81B$2.40B$2.79B$3.48B$3.44B$3.72B$3.70B
Low Forecast$1.61B$2.57B$2.37B$2.69B$3.28B$3.41B$3.41B$3.40B
Surprise %50.60%24.38%-0.92%-1.91%-7.02%---

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-300M $400M $1B $2B $3B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$36.23M$1.11B$817.88M$770.29M$648.00M---
Avg Forecast$-315.37M$136.92M$817.88M$829.13M$848.81M$886.93M$1.01B$1.02B
High Forecast$-52.62M$345.34M$2.06B$852.13M$1.05B$1.13B$1.07B$1.08B
Low Forecast$-578.12M$-71.49M$-427.01M$793.24M$809.93M$740.61M$954.32M$961.62M
Surprise %-111.49%712.09%--7.10%-23.66%---

SM Forecast FAQ

Is SM Energy stock a buy?

SM Energy stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 54 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 35 Buy, 15 Hold, 4 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 54 Wall Street analysts, averages $40.82 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $16 at the low end to $52 at the high end, suggesting a potential 3.19% change from the previous closing price of $39.56.

How does SM Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

SM Energy's stock forecast shows a 3.19% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (9.94%) and underperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (10.58%).

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

  • October 2026: 11.76% Strong Buy, 52.94% Buy, 29.41% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 60.00% Buy, 26.67% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 53.33% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is SM Energy’s EPS forecast?

SM Energy's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $7.9, marking a 39.82% increase from the reported $5.65 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $3.42B, reflecting a 8.50% increase from the reported $3.15B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $3.57B, 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 2026 stands at $886.93M, representing an 36.87% increase from the reported $648M in 2025. Projections indicate $1.01B in 2027, and $1.02B in 2028.