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In the latest session, SM Energy Co (NYSE: SM) closed at $41.88 down -3.08% from its previous closing price of $43.21. In other words, the price has decreased by -$3.08 from its previous closing price. On the day, 1.4 million shares were traded. SM stock price reached its highest trading level at $43.06 during the session, while it also had its lowest trading level at $41.835.
Ratios:
For a deeper understanding of SM Energy Co’s stock, let’s take a closer look at its various ratios. It provided that stocks Price–to–Cash (P/C) ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is standing at 2.76 whereas its Price-to-Free Cash Flow (P/FCF) for the term is 9.59. For the most recent quarter (mrq), Quick Ratio is recorded 3.52 and its Current Ratio is at 3.52. In the meantime, Its Debt-to-Equity ratio is 0.67 whereas as Long-Term Debt/Eq ratio is at 0.67.
Upgrades & Downgrades
In addition, analysts’ ratings and any changes thereto give investors an idea of the stock’s future direction. In the most recent recommendation for the company, JP Morgan on December 05, 2024, Downgraded its rating to Neutral and sets its target price to $53 from $51 previously.
On October 15, 2024, TD Cowen Upgraded its rating to Buy which previously was Hold and also lowered its target price recommendation from $64 to $60.
Insider Transactions:
Additionally, insider trades can be beneficial to investors who want to learn what the management thinks about stock prices in the future. A recent insider transaction in this stock occurred on Aug 26 ’24 when Lytle Patrick A sold 6,059 shares for $47.45 per share. The transaction valued at 287,500 led to the insider holds 8,355 shares of the business.
Lytle Patrick A bought 6,059 shares of SM for $287,481 on Aug 26 ’24. On Aug 16 ’24, another insider, Lebeck James Barker, who serves as the EVP & General Counsel of the company, sold 4,487 shares for $45.43 each. As a result, the insider received 203,844 and left with 256 shares of the company.
Valuation Measures:
Investors should consider key stock statistics when deciding whether to invest or divest. In the wake of the recent closing price, SM now has a Market Capitalization of 4791825920 and an Enterprise Value of 5781089280. As of this moment, SM’s Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for their current fiscal year is 5.85, and their Forward P/E ratio for the next fiscal year is 5.54. The expected Price-to-Earnings-to-Growth (PEG) calculation for the next 5 years is 0.73. For the stock, the TTM Price-to-Sale (P/S) ratio is 1.96 while its Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio in mrq is 1.18. Its current Enterprise Value per Revenue stands at 2.473 whereas that against EBITDA is 3.148.
Stock Price History:
Over the past 52 weeks, SM has reached a high of $53.26, while it has fallen to a 52-week low of $34.90. The 50-Day Moving Average of the stock is -0.19%, while the 200-Day Moving Average is calculated to be -6.22%.
Shares Statistics:
For the past three months, SM has traded an average of 1.34M shares per day and 1628720 over the past ten days. A total of 114.42M shares are outstanding, with a floating share count of 112.50M. Insiders hold about 1.68% of the company’s shares, while institutions hold 102.10% stake in the company. Shares short for SM as of 1735603200 were 9809299 with a Short Ratio of 7.31, compared to 1732838400 on 9736858. Therefore, it implies a Short% of Shares Outstanding of 9809299 and a Short% of Float of 12.540000000000001.
Dividends & Splits
According to the company, the forward annual dividend rate for SM is 0.56, from 0.74 in the trailing year. Against a Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of 0.017125666The stock’s 5-year Average Dividend Yield is 1.08.
