SM Energy

SM Energy’s stock climbed to a new 52‑week high of $38.28 and is currently trading at $38.31, with a year‑to‑date gain of about 107% and a 12‑month gain of 36.37%. For Q2 2026 SM Energy reported adjusted EPS of $2.19 and revenue of $2.16 billion, beating analyst expectations. Wells Fargo upgraded the stock to “Overweight” and raised its price target from $32 to $47, citing improved cost adjustments and revised assumptions in production regions. An analysis by InvestingPro rates the stock as undervalued at the current level. » More on de.investing.com

SM Energy has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, equivalent to a yield of 2.61%. The dividend will be paid on June 22, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 8, 2026. The company operates oil and gas fields in four US shale basins; the stock has risen 84% over the past six months and, according to filings, has paid dividends continuously for 34 years. » More on de.investing.com

SM Energy’s compensation committee redrafted the CEO Elizabeth A. McDonald’s change-of-control severance agreement effective January 30, 2026; under defined conditions the agreement provides severance that includes a one-time payment equal to three times base salary, an additional payment equal to three times base salary multiplied by the target bonus percentage, a prorated target bonus for the year of termination, and 24 times the monthly employer family health-insurance contribution. The board also increased long-term incentive targets: McDonald to $5.8 million (40% RSU, 60% PSU) and Blake D. McKenna to $2.4 million (50% RSU/50% PSU). SM Energy reported strong Q1 2026 results, beat EPS and revenue estimates, announced the redemption of $400 million of senior notes and received an analyst upgrade from Raymond James with a $55.00 price target. » More on de.investing.com