SM Energy Shares Up 7.4% Monthly as Q1 EPS Estimate Rises 11.1%
SM Energy shares rose 7.4% over the past month, outperforming the S&P 500’s 1.5% decline but trailing the 9.9% gain in its exploration and production industry. Consensus estimates project Q1 EPS of $0.73 (–61.8% year-over-year) with an 11.1% upward revision over the last 30 days.
1. Monthly Share Performance
Over the past month, SM Energy shares climbed 7.4%, outpacing the S&P 500’s 1.5% drop but underperforming the 9.9% advance seen in the U.S. exploration and production sector. This rally reflects heightened investor interest driven by industry trends and fundamental updates.
2. Earnings Estimate Revisions
Analysts now expect Q1 EPS of $0.73, down 61.8% year-over-year, yet this estimate has been revised up by 11.1% in the last 30 days. Full-year EPS of $5.30 is forecast to decline 22.1%, with a 3.7% upward revision over the same period, while next fiscal year’s EPS outlook of $3.39 has fallen 7.1%.
3. Revenue Trends
Consensus revenue for Q1 is pegged at $766.1 million, a 10.1% decline year-over-year, following last quarter’s $811.6 million in sales, which marked a 26.1% year-over-year increase. Projected revenues for the current and next fiscal years stand at $3.26 billion and $7.19 billion, implying growth of 21% and 120.7%, respectively.
4. Valuation and Rating
SM Energy holds a Value Style Score of A, indicating trading at a discount versus peers. Its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) suggests near-market performance, balancing recent positive estimate revisions against ongoing revenue and earnings declines.