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SM Energy Company (SM) — RQD Stock Rating Cockpit

$40.38 +2.02% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot) EXT / AFTER-HRS: $40.62

SM Energy Company (SM) earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy) with 82/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 13% return on capital) with steady institutional support. The company’s underlying cash engine and institutional positioning keep the composite score in the Green Buy zone.

📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 82/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 7% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.9% hit rate) →

ROARABLE A- • BUY Cap $9.60B

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As of 2026-11-03, SM Energy Company (NYSE: SM) is rated A- (Buy / BUY) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 82/100 at a spot price of $40.38 (+2.02% 1D, market cap $9.60B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 15/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 17/20, Executive Insider Alignment 14/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 18/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 18/20. Across 211 tracked Energy issuers, SM ranks #6 in composite RQD confidence.

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Within the Energy sector (Oil & Gas Production), SM carries a Roarable A- (82/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 14.5x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 12.5%. By comparison, CHRD (Chord Energy Corporation) holds a C+ grade (67/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 1.7%, cap $8.59B) and SSL (Sasol Ltd.) posts a B grade (72/100 RQD, P/E 32.8x, ROIC 9.9%, cap $11.15B). Among the 5-stock peer group, SM leads on earnings multiple (14.5x) while SM leads on capital efficiency (12.5% ROIC).

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Per SM's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0000893538), SM Energy Company generated $3.15B in revenue (+17.2% YoY), $648.0M in net income, and $1.87B in free cash flow against $9.25B in total assets and $2.17B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.. Primary risk factors monitored: Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.

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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:

🛡️ Portfolio Crash X-Ray

EXT / AFTER-HRS: $40.62 (+0.60%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 15/20 (B) • 59.3% FCF Margin

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📊 Historical Track Record: Scores of 82/100 (A-) historically ranked in the Top 7% of excess returns over the next 90 days (+8.6% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 71.9% hit rate).

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RQD QUANT TACHOMETERBUY • A-

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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw A- · Rk B+

Each axis scored 0–20

12M PRICE TARGET CONE+10.8% Base Target

WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for SM)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±5.9%

Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (82/100 Composite)

🔍 WHY SM SCORES 82/100 (A-) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag

▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Macro Regime Fit+18/20 pts (22% of score)

FRED Regime × Technicals: 95% of 52W Range • RSI-14 at 62.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM)

▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+18/20 pts (22% of score)

SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 86% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares)

▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk14/20 pts (-6 pt drag)

Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 6 pts from forensic ceiling

📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current

Q1 (-3Q)

Grade B+$38.22+1% Next Q

Q2 (-2Q)

Grade B+$38.61+2.5% Next Q

Q3 (-1Q)

Grade A-$39.56+2.1% Next Q

Current

Grade A-$40.38+8.6% Hist 90D α

Trajectory: B+ (74) → A- (82)Full Audit →

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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: Why the SM Bull Thesis Could Fail

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Even with a 82/100 (A-) score, SM faces multiple-compression risk if 14.5x trailing P/E re-rate toward historical sector medians or if hyperscaler/enterprise customer concentration slows in upcoming 10-Q filings.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #1

Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #2

Dilution & Margin Drag: Cannibal Buyback (-2.92% YoY Shares) — any gross margin slip below 49.5% triggers an automatic RQD downgrade.

⚠️ Forensic Kill-Switch #3

Technical & Forensic Kill-Switch: A daily close below the 50D SMA ($37.35) or 200D SMA ($30.66) invalidates the momentum regime and cuts Target Base ($44.74) toward Bear Floor ($33.11).

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Contract: “SM Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 30, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”

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RSI-14 MOMENTUMBULLISH MOMENTUM

62.130 Oversold · 70 Hot

ALTMAN-Z SHIELDWATCH ZONE (1.8–3.0)

2.42>3.0 Fortress Safe

PIOTROSKI F-SCOREHIGH QUALITY (7–9)

7 / 99-Pt Accounting

52-WEEK LASER RANGE95% OF RANGE

L: $17$40.38H: $42

1. Money & Cash Health● HEALTHY

Are profits real cash in the bank?

Real cash coming in backs up reported profits (steady margins and healthy balance-sheet cushion).

Factor Grade: BRQD 15 / 20

2. Big Money & Insiders● BUYING

Are whales & executives buying or selling?

Hedge funds and options traders are leaning bullish, showing strong institutional appetite.

Factor Grade: ARQD 35 / 40

3. Hidden Risks & Market Weather● ALL CLEAR

SEC fine-print scan & interest-rate fit

Clean SEC fine-print check with low hidden accounting risk and favorable interest-rate weather.

Factor Grade: B+RQD 32 / 40

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3-of-3 JEV AI Jury Bullish on SM

Cash & Moat Bull AI

ROIC & Free Cash Flow Model

BULLISH (75)

12.5% ROIC with 42.0% gross margin and 19.85% FCF yield.

SEC Forensic Auditor AI

10-K Accruals & Altman-Z Guard

BULLISH (70)

Altman-Z 2.42 and Piotroski 7/9 pass balance-sheet audit.

Whale & Macro Hawk AI

Options Skew, 13F & Fed NetLiq

BULLISH (88)

35/40 institutional & smart-money positioning score with 18/20 macro alignment.

Bull Case: Why Buyers Like SM

✓Strong cash generator (steady margins)—profits are backed by real money, not accounting tricks.
✓Big institutional funds and options desks are actively positioning on the bullish side.
✓Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.

Bear Case: What Could Go Wrong

!Broader market pullbacks can still drag down strong stocks in the short run.

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SM // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +28.68%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL

2026-11-03O $39.58H $40.38L $39.58C $40.38VOL 2.61M

RES: $48.72SUP: $35.61SMA50: $37.35SMA200: $30.66

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SM Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure

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Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)

Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).

Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)

6.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth

vs. +17.2% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).

Ellis Vennor Setup Ledger (#33)

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No direct multi-tier Butterfly edges indexed yet for SM. Explore sector supply chains on /butterfly.

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📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (SM)

Energy Rank #6 of 211 ⚔️ CHRD vs SM Full Matrix →

1. Head-to-Head Energy Peer Comparison (SM vs. CHRD, SSL, VIST, NE)

Industry: Oil & Gas Production (106 Tracked Issuers)

Across 211 tracked Energy securities in the Roarable RQD universe, SM Energy Company (SM) ranks #6 by composite RQD confidence (82/100, grade A-) and #59 by equity capitalization ($9.60B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, SM leads on earnings valuation at 14.5x trailing P/E, while SM leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 12.5% ROIC and — gross margin. SM currently leads its immediate peer cohort in composite quantitative strength at 82/100 (A-).

Ticker / Company	Roarable Grade	RQD Score	Trailing P/E	Gross Margin	ROIC	1D Change	Market Cap	Head-to-Head
SM ACTIVE SM Energy Company	A-	82/100	14.5x	—	12.5%	+2.02%	$9.60B	Benchmark Subject
CHRD Chord Energy Corporation	C+	67/100	—	80.0%	1.7%	+2.19%	$8.59B	/chrd-vs-sm →
SSL Sasol Ltd.	B	72/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	+1.24%	$11.15B	/ssl-vs-sm →
VIST Vista Energy S.A.B. de C.V. American	C	64/100	32.8x	—	9.9%	-1.58%	$7.84B	/vist-vs-sm →
NE Noble Corporation plc A	C+	69/100	35.0x	—	5.4%	+3.27%	$7.82B	/ne-vs-sm →

2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)

SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0000893538

In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), SM Energy Company (SM) reported GAAP revenue of $3.15B (+17.2% vs. FY2024 revenue of $2.69B , and +32.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $648.0M, operating cash flow of $2.01B, and free cash flow of $1.87B (+12.5% YoY). On the balance sheet, SM closed FY2025 with $9.25B in total assets against $2.17B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 2.42, Piotroski F-Score: 7/9).

Fiscal Period	Filing Date	Revenue	Net Income	Operating Cash Flow	Free Cash Flow	Total Assets	Total Debt
FY2025 (FY)	2025-12-31	$3.15B	$648.0M	$2.01B	$1.87B	$9.25B	$2.17B
FY2024 (FY)	2024-12-31	$2.69B	$770.0M	$1.78B	$1.66B	$8.58B	$2.01B
FY2023 (FY)	2023-12-31	$2.37B	$818.0M	$1.57B	$1.47B	$5.18B	$1.21B

3. SM Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)

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Is SM stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?

How does SM compare to CHRD and SSL in the Energy sector?

What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for SM?

Where is SM trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?

SM last traded at $40.38 (+2.02% on volume of 2,611,706 shares), positioning the stock +8.11% above its 50-day simple moving average ($37.35) and +31.70% above its 200-day simple moving average ($30.66). Across its 52-week range of $17.45 to $41.56, SM sits at the 95.1% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 62.1 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±5.9% ($38.00 to $42.76).

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Should I buy, hold, or sell SM stock right now?

SM Energy Company (SM) currently earns a Roarable Rating of A- (Buy — BUY) with 82/100 RQD Confidence. High-quality cash engine (steady margins, 13% return on capital) with steady institutional support.

What is SM's 12-month price target and RQD AI Jury consensus?

SM's 12-month base price target is $44.74 (range $33.11 to $52.79), backed by transparent SEC XBRL cash-flow, Form 4 insider, and CBOE options flow analysis.

Direct Sub-Reports: SM RQD Cockpit SM 12M Forecast SM Earnings & Move SM Dividends & DRIP SM Insiders & 13F SM Whale Options SM Profit Sankey SM News & Why

ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 82/100 (A-) ✓ STAGE-C NUMBER FIREWALL VERIFIED

SM — SM Energy Company: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor

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As of: 2026-11-02T15:17:00Z

Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor

Per the Roarable RQD rating, SM carries an RQD Score of 82 and a letter grade of A-, labeled "Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward." The five pillars are: Fundamental Cash Engine at 15/20 (ROIC 12.5%; FCF yield 19.85%); Whale 13F Flow at 17/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning); Insider Conviction at 18/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow); Macro Regime Fit at 18/20 (Beta 0.94; sector sensitivity); and Forensic Balance Sheet at 14/20 (Altman Z 2.42; Piotroski F 7/9; Debt/Equity 0.39). For a prospective investor, the strongest pillars are insider conviction, macro fit, and institutional flow, which the rating treats as the principal upside drivers. The cash-generation pillar is solid but scored lower than the top three, and the balance-sheet pillar is the lowest-scored, indicating that leverage and forensic quality are the areas where the rating sees the most room for concern. The valuation tradeoff is visible in the market data: the stock trades at a P/E (TTM) of 14.5 and a forward P/E of 12.2, while the FCF yield of 19.85% is high relative to the market cap. These figures are attributed to the Roarable RQD rating and the market data section and do not constitute a recommendation.

Snapshot

Price	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	Forward P/E	EV/EBITDA	EPS (TTM)	Dividend Yield	Beta	52-Wk Range	ROIC %
$39.58	$9.41B	14.5	12.2	9.7	2.72	0.98%	0.94	$17.45 - $41.56	12.5%

Financial Trend

Period	Revenue	Operating Income	Net Income	EPS	FCF	Cash	Debt
FY 2025	$3154.0M	$1000.0M	$648.0M	N/A	$1869.1M	$368.0M	$2165.2M
FY 2024	$2690.0M	$1076.0M	$770.0M	N/A	$1662.0M	$0.0M	$2007.0M
FY 2023	$2374.0M	$987.0M	$818.0M	N/A	$1467.2M	N/A	$1211.6M

Per the market data, operating margin is 31.7%, net margin is 20.5%, and gross margin is 0%. ROIC is 12.5%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 2.42, the Piotroski F-Score is 7/9, and Debt/Equity is 0.39. Net income declined from $818.0M (FY 2023) to $770.0M (FY 2024) to $648.0M (FY 2025), while revenue rose across the same periods and debt rose from $1211.6M to $2165.2M.

Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis

Per the news wire, six items relate to SM. Two are classified as CATALYST (GREEN): "Why SM Energy (SM) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again" and "SM Energy (SM) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why" (the latter is a headline with a CATALYST label and GREEN signal). One is classified as RISK WATCH (RED): a Seeking Alpha report headlined "SM Energy: Still Plenty Of Upside, With Or Without The Strait Of Hormuz (Rating Downgrade)," which references a rating downgrade. Three are classified as MARKET WIRE (YELLOW): "Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for SM Energy (SM) Stock," "SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It," and "SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know." Per the Butterfly Supply-Chain Graph, the supply_chain value is NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals.

Open Questions

Per the news wire, one item references a rating downgrade and the Strait of Hormuz; the source data does not state the downgrading firm, the new rating, or the specific geopolitical exposure cited.
EPS for all three reported fiscal years is listed as N/A; the source does not explain why per-share earnings are absent from the financials.
Gross margin is listed as 0%; the source does not clarify whether this reflects reporting convention or an actual zero.
FY 2024 cash is $0.0M while FY 2023 cash is N/A; the source does not explain the discontinuity or the reporting basis.
Consensus analyst ratings, price targets, and holder data are absent; the source does not show how the Insider Conviction and Whale 13F pillar scores were derived from specific filings.

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 17h ago

Why SM Energy (SM) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

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🔴 RISK WATCH Seeking Alpha • 20h ago

SM Energy: Still Plenty Of Upside, With Or Without The Strait Of Hormuz (Rating Downgrade)

Seeking Alpha report covering SM Energy Company (SM) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 23h ago

Surging Earnings Estimates Signal Upside for SM Energy (SM) Stock

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

SM Energy Company (SM) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

SM Energy Company (SM) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

SM Energy (SM) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why

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🟢 CATALYST Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Is SM Energy (SM) Outperforming Other Oils-Energy Stocks This Year?

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🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 1d ago

Should Value Investors Buy SM Energy (SM) Stock?

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SM Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $40.38?

🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON SM 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION

RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $46.70 (+18.0%)

📌 Pinned Debate

🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is SM (A- • RQD 82/100) a Buy at $39.58?

Welcome to the SM (SM Energy Company) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 82/100 (Roarable Buy — Superior Risk/Reward) in Oil & Gas Production. Bulls point to capital efficiency (12.5% ROIC), while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.

FO ForensicBear Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH 🎯 Target: $32.06 (-19.0%)

Spot @ $39.58

Pump the brakes on SM — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds

Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on SM, but look at what you are paying: 14.5x trailing P/E with tightening sector spreads. Unless SM Energy Company expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.

DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH 🎯 Target: $46.31 (+17.0%)

Spot @ $39.58

SM cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here

Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on SM, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Oil & Gas Production and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $39.58 (52-wk range $17.45 - $41.56), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.