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flag SM Energy's stock fell 8% despite strong earnings and a dividend hike, due to revenue miss and declining trends.

flag SM Energy (SM) shares dropped 8% to $20.28 on February 26, 2026, despite reporting strong Q4 2025 earnings of $0.83 per share, beating estimates, and record full-year production of 75.5 MMBoe. flag The company raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.22, signaling confidence in cash flow, while revenue of $705 million missed estimates by $59.4 million, down 17.3% year-over-year. flag The stock trades below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, with a low PE ratio of 3.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.49. flag Analysts project 2025 earnings of $8.10 per share, and the company’s dividend payout ratio remains low, supporting sustainability.

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