SM Energy (SM) analyst forecast and price target
Analyst forecast
Consensus of 18 analyst ratings
Based on 8 analyst targets
Recent analyst ratings
| Firm | Action | Rating | Price target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotiabank | Initiated Coverage | Sector Perform | $39.00 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $48.00 from $43.00 | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Maintained | Overweight | $46.00 from $39.00 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| UBS | Maintained | Buy | $48.00 from $36.00 | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Seaport Global | Initiated Coverage | Sell | $35.00 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Upgraded | Equal-Weight → Overweight | $47.00 from $32.00 | Aug 13, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $43.00 from $37.00 | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Neutral | $32.00 from $31.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Maintained | Outperform | $48.00 from $55.00 | Jul 21, 2026 |
| UBS | Initiated Coverage | Buy | $36.00 | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $37.00 from $38.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Stephens & Co. | Maintained | Overweight | $52.00 from $61.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $37.00 from $39.00 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Roth Capital | Upgraded | Neutral → Buy | $32.00 from $30.00 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Mizuho | Maintained | Outperform | $38.00 from $34.00 | May 27, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Upgraded | Underperform → Outperform | $55.00 | May 20, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $32.00 from $29.00 | May 18, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Maintained | Buy | $39.00 from $38.00 | May 12, 2026 |
| Susquehanna | Maintained | Neutral | $31.00 from $30.00 | May 11, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Maintained | Equal-Weight | $29.00 from $25.00 | Apr 21, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the price target for SM stock?
The average 12-month analyst price target for SM Energy (SM) is $42.88, with a high estimate of $48.00 and a low of $32.00, across 8 analysts.
Is SM a buy, sell, or hold?
Analysts covering SM Energy currently average a Buy rating: 13 buy, 5 hold and 0 sell, from 18 analysts. Ratings reflect analyst opinion, not investment advice.
What upside do analysts see for SM?
The average price target of $42.88 implies 14.27% upside from the last price of $37.52.
What is the latest analyst rating on SM?
On Oct 15, 2026, Scotiabank initiated coverage of SM Energy at Sector Perform with a price target of $39.00.
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