Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.80
SM Energy Company (SM) Dividend History
Income profile from 1993 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
14.2%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
4 years
SM Dividend Income Check
Safety
14.2% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
4 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 15.7% and trend is rising.
SM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$0.80
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout14.2%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout404.1%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak4 years
3Y CAGR84.2%
5Y CAGR118.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)15.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.1%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return62.4%
5Y Total Return93.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,31410Y ago$26,67520Y ago$24,872
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (34 years of payments)
SM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
SM Energy Company distributes 14.2% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 404.1%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
SM has raised its dividend for 4 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 84.2% and 5-year CAGR of 118.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 0.1% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 15.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 93.1%, with dividends contributing 13.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $26,675 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
SM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.18
Avg/Payment$0.1590
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026Latest | $0.2200 | — | 2.36% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Jun 8, 2026 | $0.2200 | — | 2.59% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.2200 | ↑ +10.0% | 3.15% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 4.32% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.76% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.09% | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 3.39% | May 5, 2025 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 1.90% | Feb 3, 2025 |
SM Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#7 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#7 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
14.2% payout
Streak
4Y
118.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#9 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMSM Energy Company | $9.9B | 1.9% | 14.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
1st  CIVICivitas Resources, I… | $2.3B | 18.2% | 58.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
 MTDRMatador Resources Co… | $7.8B | 2.1% | 21.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  CRGYCrescent Energy Comp… | $5.1B | 3.1% | 86.6% | 0 | At Risk |
2nd  CHRDChord Energy Corpora… | $8.8B | 3.5% | 7.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 MGYMagnolia Oil & Gas C… | $5.3B | 2.1% | 34.8% | 5 | Sustainable |
 DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $35.9B | 1.9% | 23.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
 FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $59.5B | 1.9% | 69.5% | 8 | Watch |
 PRPermian Resources Co… | $20.5B | 2.5% | 47.9% | 2 | Sustainable |
SM Annual Dividend History (1990–2026)
37 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.66 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 10.4% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 35.1% | 5 | $5.64 | 17.7% | 5.64x | 15.7% |
| 2024 | $0.74 | 23.3% | 4 | $6.67 | 11.1% | 9.01x | 11.6% |
| 2023 | $0.60 | 275.0% | 4 | $6.86 | 8.7% | 11.43x | 9.4% |
| 2022 | $0.16 | 700.0% | 2 | $8.96 | 1.8% | 56.00x | 2.5% |
| 2021 | $0.02 | 0.0% | 2 | $0.29 | 6.9% | 14.50x | 0.3% |
| 2020 | $0.02 | -80.0% | 2 | $-6.72 | — | — | 0.3% |
| 2019 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 2 | $-1.66 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2018 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 2 | $4.48 | 2.2% | 44.80x | 1.6% |
| 2017 | $0.10 | 0.0% | 2 | $-1.44 | — | — | 1.6% |
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SM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SM stock.
How much dividend does SM pay per share?
SM Energy Company (SM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.80 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is SM's next ex-dividend date?
SM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SM typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is SM's dividend safe?
SM's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +14.2% and FCF payout ratio of +404.1%. The 4-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SM a Dividend Payer?
Yes, SM Energy Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 4 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +118.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SM pay dividends?
SM Energy Company pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.80 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 33+ years from 1993 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SM five years ago would be worth approximately $19,314 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +15.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.