SM Energy's 2026Q2 results reflect a dramatic operational inflection, with revenue surging to $2.5B and gross margin expanding to 77.8%, yet this performance is heavily dependent on commodity prices, as evidenced by the prior quarter's -$298M operating loss. T...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $2.19+11.7% vs $1.96 | $2.5B+23.5% vs $2.0B |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $1.55+38.4% vs $1.12 | $1.5B+4.3% vs $1.4B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.83+0.2% vs $0.83 | $705M-7.8% vs $765M |
Q4 2025 Nov 4, 2025 | $1.33+6.4% vs $1.25 | $811M-2.7% vs $834M |
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In the latest trading session, SM Energy (SM) closed at $39.03, marking a +2.44% move from the previous day.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for SM Energy Company (SM)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33.92 | $8.13B | 6.01 | 18.07% | 20.55% | 14.32% | 2.36% | |
| $27.38 | $2.34B | 3.24 | 49.76% | 13.56% | 9.55% | — | |
| $51.86 | $6.44B | 8.52 | 5.1% | 18.6% | 12.05% | — | |
| $13.01 | $4.3B | 24.09 | 22.14% | 1.27% | 1.12% | — | |
| $135.89 | $7.65B | 183.64 | -7.12% | 13.42% | 10.42% | — | |
| $24.02 | $4.45B | 13.73 | -0.31% | 28.77% | 20.8% | — |
SM Energy Company (SM) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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SM Energy Company (SM) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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SM Energy Company (SM) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
SM Energy Company (SM) reported $5.51B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 9142% increase from $59.6M in 1996.
SM Energy Company (SM) grew revenue by 18.1% over the past year. This is strong growth.
Yes, SM Energy Company (SM) is profitable, generating $1.00B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (20.5% net margin).
Yes, SM Energy Company (SM) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.36%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
SM Energy Company (SM) has a return on equity (ROE) of 14.3%. This is reasonable for most industries.
SM Energy Company (SM) generated $47.5M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
