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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 $35.20, with a high of $55.00 and a low of $24.00. This represents a 13.00% increase from the last price of $31.15.

$20 $27 $34 $41 $48 $55 High: $55 Avg: $35.2 Low: $24 Last Closed Price: $31.15

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%), 32 Buy (59.26%), 18 Hold (33.33%), 4 Sell (7.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 54 0 4 18 32 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSM Energy13.00%
SectorEnergy Stocks 7.43%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks12.43%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts2617
Avg Price Target$43.50$36.00$32.12
Last Closing Price$31.15$31.15$31.15
Upside/Downside39.65%15.57%3.11%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jun, 26266--14
May, 26157-114
Apr, 26166-114
Mar, 26-66-113
Feb, 26-56-112
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 21, 2026Arthur SitbonMorgan Stanley$32.00$34.81-8.07%2.73%
May 20, 2026Raymond James$55.00$34.3260.26%76.57%
May 12, 2026Gabe DaoudTruist Financial$39.00$30.6727.16%25.20%
May 11, 2026Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$31.00$29.445.30%-0.48%
Apr 21, 2026Wells Fargo$29.00$26.937.69%-6.90%
Mar 17, 2026National Bank$30.00$27.0011.11%-3.69%
Feb 19, 2026Stephens$49.00$23.40109.40%57.30%
Feb 18, 2026Roth Capital$24.00$22.864.99%-22.95%
Jan 26, 2026Susquehanna$19.00$18.622.04%-39.00%
Jan 13, 2026RBC Capital$29.00$17.8762.28%-6.90%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 26, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweightupgrade
May 21, 2026Exane BNP ParibasOutperformOutperformupgrade
May 21, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightOverweightupgrade
May 20, 2026Raymond JamesUnderperformOutperformupgrade
May 11, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Mar 17, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Mar 12, 2026RBC CapitalPositiveOutperformupgrade
Mar 04, 2026UBSBuyBuyupgrade
Feb 23, 2026SantanderOverweightOutperformupgrade
Feb 19, 2026StephensOverweightOverweighthold

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, 32 Buy, 18 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 $35.2 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $24 at the low end to $55 at the high end, suggesting a potential 13.00% change from the previous closing price of $31.15.

How does SM Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

SM Energy's stock forecast shows a 13.00% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (7.43%) and outperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (12.43%).

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

  • June 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 42.86% Buy, 42.86% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • May 2026: 7.14% Strong Buy, 35.71% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 7.14% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 7.14% Strong Buy, 42.86% 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 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.