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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 $36.40, with a high of $52.00 and a low of $29.00. This represents a 14.75% increase from the last price of $31.72.

$25 $31 $37 $43 $49 $55 High: $52 Avg: $36.4 Low: $29 Last Closed Price: $31.72

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%), 33 Buy (61.11%), 17 Hold (31.48%), 4 Sell (7.41%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 54 0 4 17 33 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSM Energy14.75%
SectorEnergy Stocks 11.29%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks20.54%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts51023
Avg Price Target$42.00$39.90$34.26
Last Closing Price$31.72$31.72$31.72
Upside/Downside32.41%25.79%8.01%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jul, 26275--14
Jun, 26266--14
May, 26157-114
Apr, 26166-114
Mar, 26-66-113
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jul 21, 2026John FreemanRaymond James$48.00$31.2853.45%51.32%
Jul 14, 2026UBS$36.00$29.7221.13%13.49%
Jul 07, 2026Truist Financial$37.00$26.8337.91%16.65%
Jul 07, 2026Mike SciallaStephens$52.00$26.3597.34%63.93%
Jul 07, 2026William JanelaMizuho Securities$37.00$26.3540.42%16.65%
Jun 22, 2026Leo MarianiRoth Capital$32.00$27.1417.91%0.88%
May 21, 2026Arthur SitbonMorgan Stanley$32.00$34.81-8.07%0.88%
May 20, 2026Raymond James$55.00$34.3260.26%73.39%
May 12, 2026Gabe DaoudTruist Financial$39.00$30.6727.16%22.95%
May 11, 2026Charles MinervinoSusquehanna$31.00$29.445.30%-2.27%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jul 23, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jul 21, 2026SusquehannaNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 21, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 21, 2026BarclaysUnderweightOverweightupgrade
Jul 14, 2026UBSBuyBuyinitialise
Jul 14, 2026BarclaysOverweightUnderweightdowngrade
Jul 08, 2026Bank of America SecuritiesUnderperformBuyupgrade
Jul 08, 2026Goldman SachsSellSellinitialise
Jul 07, 2026StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Jun 22, 2026Roth CapitalBuyBuyupgrade

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, 33 Buy, 17 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 $36.4 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $29 at the low end to $52 at the high end, suggesting a potential 14.75% change from the previous closing price of $31.72.

How does SM Energy stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

SM Energy's stock forecast shows a 14.75% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (11.29%) and underperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (20.54%).

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

  • July 2026: 14.29% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 35.71% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • 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.

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.