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SM Energy - SM Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $36.64
  • Forecasted Upside: 80.98%
  • Number of Analysts: 12
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 7 Hold Ratings
  • 3 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$20.24 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.033 (0.16%)

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Analyst Price Target for SM

Analyst Price Target is $36.64
▲ +80.98% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for SM Energy in the last 3 months. The average price target is $36.64, with a high forecast of $55.00 and a low forecast of $23.00. The average price target represents a 80.98% upside from the last price of $20.24.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 12 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in SM Energy. This rating has held steady since August 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 7 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/3/2025Roth CapitalSet Target$28.00
11/3/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
10/20/2025SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$27.00
10/17/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$30.00 ➝ $23.00
10/10/2025MizuhoSet Target$38.00
10/9/2025Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$34.00 ➝ $35.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
10/3/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeHold ➝ Strong Sell
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
9/15/2025MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $39.00
8/1/2025MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$42.00 ➝ $44.00
7/23/2025SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$24.00 ➝ $27.00
7/7/2025TD CowenUpgradeStrong-Buy
6/24/2025Raymond James FinancialDowngradeOutperform ➝ Underperform
6/16/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$33.00 ➝ $29.00
5/28/2025Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$30.00 ➝ $34.00
5/13/2025MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$46.00 ➝ $42.00
4/22/2025SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$39.00 ➝ $24.00
4/21/2025KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $36.00
4/15/2025StephensLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $55.00
3/25/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $33.00
3/13/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$54.00 ➝ $41.00
3/10/2025Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$59.00 ➝ $40.00
3/5/2025Williams TradingSet Target$41.00
1/13/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold ➝ Hold$42.00 ➝ $45.00
1/2/2025StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$57.00 ➝ $57.00
12/17/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$47.00 ➝ $45.00
12/16/2024MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$57.00 ➝ $55.00
12/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Neutral$51.00 ➝ $53.00
11/20/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$43.00 ➝ $47.00
11/5/2024SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$48.00 ➝ $46.00
11/1/2024StephensBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$56.00 ➝ $57.00
10/16/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$65.00 ➝ $60.00
10/15/2024TD CowenUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$64.00 ➝ $60.00
10/8/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $54.00
10/8/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$50.00 ➝ $50.00
10/4/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$50.00 ➝ $48.00
10/1/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$48.00 ➝ $43.00
9/30/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$46.00 ➝ $38.00
9/16/2024MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$62.00 ➝ $57.00
9/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $50.00
8/22/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$50.00 ➝ $48.00
8/21/2024Tudor PickeringUpgradeStrong-Buy
8/21/2024Tudor, Pickering, Holt & Co.UpgradeHold ➝ Buy
7/26/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$51.00 ➝ $50.00
7/22/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$49.00 ➝ $46.00
7/9/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$54.00 ➝ $54.00
7/3/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$54.00 ➝ $54.00
7/1/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$51.00 ➝ $49.00
6/27/2024StephensReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$63.00 ➝ $63.00
6/25/2024Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageHold$51.00
6/21/2024StephensInitiated CoverageOverweight$63.00
5/13/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$57.00 ➝ $62.00
5/10/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$50.00 ➝ $54.00
4/22/2024SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$42.00 ➝ $51.00
4/22/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$62.00 ➝ $65.00
4/18/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $51.00
4/12/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$51.00 ➝ $62.00
4/9/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.00 ➝ $54.00
4/5/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$51.00 ➝ $57.00
3/6/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $51.00
2/26/2024SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $42.00
2/5/2024Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.00
1/31/2024Seaport Res PtnUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy
1/11/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$56.00 ➝ $51.00
1/8/2024Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$53.00 ➝ $45.00
1/3/2024MizuhoLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $44.00
11/15/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$40.00
10/18/2023SusquehannaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$32.00 ➝ $40.00
10/5/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$46.00
9/18/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $50.00
8/30/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$41.00 ➝ $46.00
8/16/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$41.00 ➝ $48.00
8/16/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $47.00
7/24/2023Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$41.00 ➝ $45.00
7/13/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaLower TargetSector Perform$43.00 ➝ $41.00
7/11/2023MizuhoBoost Target$33.00 ➝ $41.00
6/22/2023SusquehannaBoost Target$30.00 ➝ $32.00
5/19/2023MizuhoLower Target$37.00 ➝ $33.00
4/21/2023Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$38.00 ➝ $41.00
4/21/2023SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral$34.00 ➝ $30.00
3/31/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$45.00 ➝ $38.00
3/24/2023Royal Bank Of CanadaReiterated RatingSector Perform$50.00
3/10/2023MizuhoLower Target$51.00 ➝ $37.00
3/1/2023TD CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$35.00
3/1/2023CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$35.00
3/1/2023CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$35.00
2/27/2023SusquehannaLower TargetNeutral$36.00 ➝ $34.00
2/22/2023Roth CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
2/22/2023BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight$46.00 ➝ $32.00
1/26/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetOutperform$55.00 ➝ $45.00
1/9/2023MizuhoInitiated CoverageBuy$51.00
1/4/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$55.00 ➝ $46.00
12/8/2022KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$64.00 ➝ $56.00
11/14/2022Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$53.00 ➝ $55.00
10/19/2022BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight$51.00 ➝ $46.00
9/19/2022KeyCorpInitiated CoverageOverweight$64.00
7/20/2022MKM PartnersReiterated RatingBuy$54.00
6/14/2022BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$40.00 ➝ $55.00
4/25/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$57.00 ➝ $65.00
4/8/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$44.00 ➝ $50.00
3/28/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$50.00 ➝ $57.00
3/18/2022BarclaysBoost Target$23.00 ➝ $39.00
3/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$43.00 ➝ $53.00
1/20/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$42.00 ➝ $44.00
1/7/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$49.00 ➝ $47.00
1/5/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$42.00
12/27/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$20.00 ➝ $23.00
12/22/2021Stifel NicolausLower TargetBuy$51.00 ➝ $46.00
12/10/2021CowenUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$34.25 ➝ $42.00
11/3/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$37.00 ➝ $42.00
11/2/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetOutperform$45.00 ➝ $50.00
11/2/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$36.00 ➝ $44.00
10/26/2021Raymond James FinancialUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$45.00
10/19/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $37.00
10/7/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$28.00 ➝ $31.00
9/15/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$27.00
7/7/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$25.00 ➝ $30.00
6/25/2021Stifel NicolausBoost TargetAverage ➝ Buy$19.00 ➝ $39.00
6/10/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$18.00 ➝ $27.00
6/3/2021BarclaysBoost TargetUnderweight$5.00 ➝ $9.00
5/19/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$21.00 ➝ $25.00
4/9/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$20.00 ➝ $28.00
3/23/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$19.00 ➝ $20.00
3/17/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$19.00 ➝ $20.00
3/15/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$21.00
3/11/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$17.00 ➝ $19.00
3/9/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$21.00
2/22/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$12.00 ➝ $18.00
2/3/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$13.00
2/2/2021Siebert Williams ShankReiterated RatingBuy$12.00
1/22/2021Siebert Williams ShankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy
1/21/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$10.00 ➝ $11.00
1/14/2021BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$3.00
1/14/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$8.00 ➝ $10.00
1/11/2021Royal Bank Of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$2.50 ➝ $12.00
1/7/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$7.00 ➝ $8.00
12/22/2020Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy$5.00 ➝ $8.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.23 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 32 very positive mentions
  • 24 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/8/2025
  • 39 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 21 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 46 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 36 very positive mentions
  • 10 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 13 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 31 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 31 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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SM Energy logo
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.
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Today's Range

Now: $20.24
Low: $20.00
High: $20.60

50 Day Range

MA: $20.97
Low: $17.86
High: $27.57

52 Week Range

Now: $20.24
Low: $17.58
High: $44.95

Volume

2,202,462 shs

Average Volume

2,856,827 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.32 billion

P/E Ratio

3.19

Dividend Yield

3.96%

Beta

1.16

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of SM Energy?

The following equities research analysts have issued reports on SM Energy in the last twelve months: JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Raymond James Financial, Inc., Roth Capital, Royal Bank Of Canada, Stephens, Susquehanna, TD Cowen, Truist Financial Corporation, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, Williams Trading, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for SM Energy?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for SM Energy in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $36.64, suggesting a possible upside of 81.0%. Stephens has the highest price target set, predicting SM will reach $55.00 in the next twelve months. Wells Fargo & Company has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $23.00 for SM Energy in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for SM Energy?

SM Energy currently has 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings, 3 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in SM, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with SM Energy?

Other companies that are similar to SM Energy include Chord Energy, Archrock, Hess Midstream Partners, Magnolia Oil & Gas and Marathon Petroleum. Learn More about companies similar to SM Energy.

How do I contact SM Energy's investor relations team?

SM Energy's physical mailing address is 1775 SHERMAN STREET SUITE 1200, DENVER CO, 80203. The energy company's listed phone number is (303) 861-8140 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for SM Energy is www.sm-energy.com. Learn More about contacing SM Energy investor relations.