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

Reported on Nov 1, 2024 (After Market Close)
Pre-Earnings Price$40.28Last close (Nov 1, 2024)
Post-Earnings Price$40.28Last close (Nov 1, 2024)
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  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.

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