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Denver, CO-based SM Energy Company, previously known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company, is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition and production of natural gas and crude oil in North America. The company was founded in 1908 and incorporated in Delaware in the year 1915.
SM sits at a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), holds a Growth Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 20.3% and 28.7% year-over-year, respectively.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2025, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.96 to $8.18 per share. SM also boasts an average earnings surprise of 9.3%.
SM Energy is also cash rich. The company has generated cash flow growth of 15.4%, and is expected to report cash flow expansion of 14.5% in 2025.
Investors should take the time to consider SM for their portfolios due to its solid Zacks Rank rating, notable growth metrics, and impressive Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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