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SM Energy Company Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary26 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record operating cash flow, adjusted EBITDAX, and production in 2025, with oil comprising 53% of total production and successful integration of Uinta Basin assets; completed merger with Civitas in January 2026, expanding scale and inventory.

  • Reduced net debt by $437 million, ending 2025 at a 1.05x leverage ratio, and returned $104 million to stockholders via dividends and buybacks.

  • Entered 2026 with a strategy to integrate Civitas, maximize free cash flow, and bolster the balance sheet through divestitures and capital returns.

  • Strategic priorities for 2026 include capturing $200–$300 million in synergies, executing for sustainable free cash flow, and strengthening the balance sheet.

Financial highlights

  • Record operating cash flow and adjusted EBITDAX in 2025, with adjusted EBITDAX reaching $2.26 billion, up 13% year-over-year.

  • FY25 net income per diluted share was $5.64; adjusted free cash flow for 2025 rose 28% year-over-year to $620 million.

  • Net debt reduced by $437 million; leverage ended at 1.05x; $104 million returned to stockholders through dividends and share repurchases.

  • Announced $950 million sale of South Texas assets, expected to close in Q2 2026, advancing deleveraging and capital return goals.

  • Estimated net proved reserves at year-end 2025 totaled 673 MMBoe, with 61% proved developed.

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 plan targets maximizing free cash flow in a $60 oil and $3.50 gas environment, with production guidance of 146–153 MMBoe (~54% oil) and 11 months of Civitas contribution.

  • Capital investments guided at $2.65–$2.85 billion, about 14% lower than pro forma 2025, including $70 million in one-time integration costs and $50 million in expected synergies.

  • Activity levels reset to 11 rigs (down from 14), prioritizing value over volume; second half 2026 volumes expected at 420,000–430,000 BOE/d with 55% oil.

  • Maintenance CapEx for 2027 expected to be similar or slightly less than 2026 guidance.

  • 2026 FCF sensitivities: each $5/Bbl WTI change impacts FCF by ~$300 million; each $0.50/MMBtu gas change by ~$75 million.

Integration progress of Civitas merger
Application of South Texas divestiture proceeds
Uinta Basin proved developed reserve percentage
Civitas synergy capture beyond $185M
DJ program optimization impact on volumes?
Leverage target impact on buyback allocation
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SM Energy Company is an independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Its operations are concentrated in U.S. onshore resource plays, particularly in the Permian Basin and South Texas. The company employs horizontal drilling and advanced completion techniques to optimize resource recovery. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.

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