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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 04:24 PM

SM Energy Q2 Net Income $1.07B; Redeems $417M Senior Notes

AI Summary

SM Energy Company reported strong financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2026, with net income of $1.07 billion and diluted EPS of $4.46. The company announced the full redemption of its $417 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027, using cash on hand. Operational highlights include generating $1.1 billion in operating cash flow and $467 million in adjusted free cash flow, while returning $137 million to stockholders. SM Energy also raised its second-half 2026 production outlook and lowered full-year G&A guidance, reflecting accelerated integration of its Civitas merger.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 net income was $1.07 billion, diluted EPS $4.46.
  • Redeeming all $417 million of 6.625% Senior Notes due 2027.
  • Generated $1.1 billion operating cash flow, $467 million adjusted free cash flow.
  • Average net daily production was 440 MBoe/d, including 230 MBbl/d oil.
  • Returned $137 million to stockholders via dividends and buybacks.
  • Actioned 95% of $355 million target merger synergies to date.
  • Raised second-half 2026 production guidance to 435–440 MBoe/d.
  • Reduced full-year 2026 recurring G&A guidance by $50 million.