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    SM Energy Co (SM)

    SM Q3 2024: 2025 CapEx At $1.3-1.4B, Buybacks After 1x Leverage

    Reported on May 12, 2025 (After Market Close)
    Pre-Earnings Price$40.28Last close (Nov 1, 2024)
    Post-Earnings Price$40.28Last close (Nov 1, 2024)
    Price Change
    $0.00(0.00%)
    1. CapEx Guidance
      Q: 25 CapEx below $1.3B?
      A: Management expects 2025 CapEx to fall in the $1.3-$1.4B range as rig counts are cut, with plans adjusted based on commodity prices.

    2. Debt & Buybacks
      Q: Buybacks resume once leverage hits 1x?
      A: The firm is prioritizing debt reduction to achieve 1x leverage, which may trigger share buybacks if oil prices remain favorable.

    3. Production Guidance
      Q: Why is 4Q production range wide?
      A: The broader 4Q production guidance is due to integrating new assets—especially in Utah—leading to greater initial variability.

    4. Utah Volume Delay
      Q: Are Utah volumes delayed in 4Q?
      A: Operational adjustments, such as extending laterals from 10,000 to 15,000 feet, are expected to delay 4Q volumes.

    5. LOE Trends
      Q: Any one-offs affecting LOE?
      A: As the asset mix shifts toward efficient horizontal wells, LOE should decline overall, though Utah’s higher oil mix may modestly elevate costs.

    6. Klondike Wells
      Q: How are Klondike wells performing?
      A: Early Klondike results are robust, confirming high productivity that aligns well with their economic model.