SM Energy Stock Forecast
NYSE: SMEnergyOil & Gas ProductionUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 37.08 0.00%
SM analyst consensus
Consensus (17 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$43.82+18.18%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 9
- Hold 5
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 17 Wall Street analysts covering SM Energy (2026-10-07), 11 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 5 rate it a hold and 1 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $43.82, with a high estimate of $58.00 and a low estimate of $32.00. The average target implies upside of 18.2% from the current price of $37.08.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 81.3%, a wide range that reflects significant disagreement among analysts. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for SM.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 2 | 12% |
| Buy | 9 | 53% |
| Hold | 5 | 29% |
| Sell | 1 | 6% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $32.00 | -13.70% |
| Average target | $43.82 | +18.18% |
| High target | $58.00 | +56.42% |