SM

SM Energy (SM) is highlighted as a strong momentum pick with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and Momentum Style Score of A. The stock has significantly outperformed its industry and the broader market, rising 82.93% over the past year compared to the S&P 500's 16.58%. Recent earnings estimate revisions have been positive, with 4 upward revisions and 1 downward revision for the full year, boosting consensus estimates from $7.28 to $7.87.

SM Energy (SM) closed at $38.89, down 1.54% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's 0.41% gain. The company has gained 6.84% over the past month, outpacing its sector.

Ahead of its November 3, 2026 earnings report, analysts forecast EPS of $1.85 (up 39.1% YoY) and revenue of $1.93 billion (up 138.11% YoY). SM Energy holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with a Forward P/E of 5.03, trading at a discount to its industry average of 9.4.

SM Energy (SM) has received a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating due to notable upward revisions in earnings estimates. Analysts have raised consensus estimates 16.19% over the last 30 days, with the company expected to earn $1.85 per share in the current quarter (+39.1% YoY) and $7.85 for the full year (+44.8% YoY). The stock has gained 6.8% over the past four weeks as investors respond to improving earnings prospects.