News Sentiment

SM sentiment intelligence

SM Energy Co news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 54 Balanced news tone 67 relevant articles
Exchange NYSE United States
Sector Energy Market context
Industry Oil & Gas E&P Read-through group
Latest close 27.81 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 54/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

76/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 67

directly relevant articles

Source quality 7

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend active

+3.6% over one week, -10.7% over four weeks, trend active, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Positive

SM Energy merger exceeds expectations but high debt limits upside, downgraded to Buy

Market Reaction

Balanced read

61/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 76/100 classification
One-week reaction 3.6% Price confirming higher
Trend fit Trend active -10.7% over four weeks
Fair value -14.6% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 19
Neutral 38
Negative 10

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 67
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 15
Stock Titan 5
Investing.com 4
TradingView 4
StockStory 4
Hart Energy 3
GuruFocus 3
The Globe and Mail 3

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 30
Earnings 22
Deals and strategy 6
Analyst action 6
Guidance 1
Capital return 1
Balance sheet 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

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Investing.com Direct company coverage

UBS initiates SM Energy stock with buy rating on valuation gap

UBS has initiated coverage on SM Energy Co. (NYSE:SM) with a buy rating and a price target of $36.00, suggesting a 21% upside. The firm believes the stock is undervalued due to its scaled assets, strong execution post-merger, and potential for increased capital returns by 2027 dr

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
15 Jul 2026 10:26
Source
Investing.com
Hart Energy Direct company coverage

SM Energy Pushes Southern Midland Deep Wildcatting into Crane County

SM Energy is expanding its deep wildcatting efforts in the Southern Midland Basin into Crane County, Texas. This move signifies the company's continued exploration for new oil and gas reserves in the Permian Basin region, specifically targeting deeper formations. The article high

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 18:33
Source
Hart Energy
TradingView Direct company coverage

SM4664064 Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides key metrics for the SM Energy Company 6.625% 15-JAN-2027 bond (SM4664064 FINRA). It details the issuer, issue date, maturity date, outstanding amount, face value, minimum denomination, and coupon rate. The bond is issued by SM Energy Co., an independent ener

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
14 Jul 2026 03:41
Source
TradingView
AlphaStreet Direct company coverage

SM Energy Jumps 5.2% After Truist Securities Maintains Buy

SM Energy shares rose 5.2% despite three major Wall Street firms lowering their price targets, indicating that investors are focusing on the continued "Buy" equivalent ratings. Truist Securities, Stephens & Co., and Mizuho maintained bullish ratings, even as they trimmed their pr

Tone
Positive 69/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 16:41
Source
AlphaStreet
StockStory Direct company coverage

SM Energy, Northern Oil and Gas, and Kosmos Energy Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know

Shares of SM Energy, Northern Oil and Gas, and Kosmos Energy surged after the U.S. launched new military strikes against Iranian targets and President Trump announced a 20% toll on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This geopolitical escalation, coupled with President Trump's

Tone
Positive 76/100
Event
Market update
Published
13 Jul 2026 10:41
Source
StockStory
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Exxon Mobil (XOM), SM Energy (SM) and Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS)

Analysts have provided new ratings for several energy companies including Exxon Mobil (XOM), SM Energy (SM), and Kodiak Gas Services, Inc. (KGS). Exxon Mobil received a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an analyst at Wells Fargo maintaining a "Buy" rating and a target of $185.00. SM

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
10 Jul 2026 10:10
Source
The Globe and Mail
TradingView Direct company coverage

ProFrac, SM Energy, and Borr Drilling Shares Are Falling, What You Need To Know

Shares of ProFrac (ACDC), SM Energy (SM), and Borr Drilling (BORR) fell as crude oil prices pulled back, despite recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Investors took profits, suggesting the market is valuing the energy sector based on geopolitical risk rather than fund

Tone
Negative 42/100
Event
Market update
Published
09 Jul 2026 19:13
Source
TradingView
Market source Direct company coverage

SM Energy Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call for August 6, 2026

SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) announced it will release its second-quarter 2026 financial and operating results after market close on August 5, 2026. The company will host a conference call on August 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET) to discuss these results. Interested par

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 10:41
Source
Market source
Stock Titan Direct company coverage

SM Energy lines up Aug. 6 call for Q2 2026 results

SM Energy (NYSE: SM) has announced that it will release its second-quarter 2026 financial and operating results after market close on August 5, 2026. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on August 6, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. MT (10:00 a.m. ET). Investors can access t

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
08 Jul 2026 20:18
Source
Stock Titan
TradingView Direct company coverage

SM Energy Company Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $40.4, Implies 45% Upside

The average 12-month price target for SM Energy Company (SM) stock has been lowered slightly from $40.8 to $40.4 by 15 analysts, suggesting an approximately 45% potential upside from its July 7 closing price. Despite the small target cut, the consensus rating remains a "Buy" with

Tone
Positive 63/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
08 Jul 2026 19:09
Source
TradingView
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

SM Energy (SM) Could Be 32% Undervalued As Russell Index Additions Draw Attention

SM Energy (SM) has been added to several Russell growth, value, and defensive indexes, which is expected to attract interest from index funds and institutions. While the company appears 31.5% undervalued against a fair value of $40.79 according to one narrative, its current P/E r

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 07:09
Source
Simply Wall Street
The Globe and Mail Direct company coverage

Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: SM Energy (SM) and TC Energy (TRP)

RBC Capital analysts have provided insights into two energy companies, SM Energy (SM) and TC Energy (TRP). Scott Hanold maintained a Hold rating on SM Energy with a $40 price target, while Maurice Choy maintained a Buy rating on TC Energy with a C$104 price target. Both companies

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
08 Jul 2026 01:41
Source
The Globe and Mail
Investing.com Direct company coverage

Mizuho cuts SM Energy stock price target on weaker gas pricing

Mizuho has reduced its price target for SM Energy (NYSE:SM) to $37 from $38, maintaining an Outperform rating, due to weaker Waha gas pricing, though the stock remains undervalued according to InvestingPro. The firm anticipates strong second-quarter oil volumes and notes investor

Tone
Negative 40/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
07 Jul 2026 07:24
Source
Investing.com
MSN Direct company coverage

SM Energy, Civitas Resources to merge in $12.8B all-stock deal

SM Energy and Civitas Resources have announced an all-stock merger valued at $12.8 billion, creating a dominant oil and gas producer in the Denver-Julesburg (DJ) and Permian basins. The combined entity is expected to have a production of approximately 334,000 barrels of oil equiv

Tone
Positive 68/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
06 Jul 2026 08:39
Source
MSN
Hart Energy Direct company coverage

The Eagle Ford Has Landed, But Can It Soar Again?

Operators in the Eagle Ford Shale are focusing on disciplined capital allocation to maximize returns from established infrastructure and proven acreage in this mature basin. Companies like SM Energy are investing in drilling programs that balance oil, condensate, and natural gas

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Market update
Published
05 Jul 2026 23:12
Source
Hart Energy
Finviz Direct company coverage

SM - SM Energy Co Latest SEC Filings

This article provides a detailed financial overview of SM Energy Co (SM), including its latest stock price, market capitalization, income, sales, and dividend information. It also presents various financial ratios, performance metrics over different periods, and institutional/ins

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Capital return
Published
05 Jul 2026 20:41
Source
Finviz
The Business Journals Direct company coverage

Beth McDonald

Elizabeth McDonald, president and CEO of SM Energy, has been recognized as part of the Denver Business Journal's Power Book class of 2026. The article highlights her leadership role and her inclusion among other notable individuals in the Denver business community.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
05 Jul 2026 08:39
Source
The Business Journals