Overview

• SM Energy Q2 adjusted EPS beats analyst expectations, driven by Uinta Basin assets

• Co pays down revolving credit facility to zero, ends Q2 with $101.9 mln cash

Outlook

• SM Energy maintains full-year production guidance at 200-215 MBoe/d

• Oil production guidance increased to 53%-54% of total for 2025

• 2025 capital expenditures raised to $1.375 bln, including non-operated projects

• Q3 2025 capex expected between $300 mln and $320 mln

Result Drivers

• UINTA BASIN PERFORMANCE - Strong production from Uinta Basin assets drove record net production, exceeding company expectations by 5%

• DEBT REDUCTION - Company paid down revolving credit facility to zero, ending the quarter with $101.9 mln cash

• LOGISTICS IMPROVEMENTS - Enhanced transportation logistics and takeaway capacity supported production outperformance

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 6 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the oil & gas exploration and production peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for SM Energy Co is $38.00, about 27.1% above its July 30 closing price of $27.71

• The stock recently traded at 5 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 5 three months ago

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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)