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SM Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

SM has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 0.8 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.67%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.80
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 105.89%
Overall Dividend Rating 81.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 35.24%
Payout Ratio 11.8%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 96.71%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -37.6% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 1157% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PR 10,646 M 4.27% 92.3%
PBR-A 74,432 M 12.6% 59.8%
DMLP 1,142 M 11.6% 46.2%
KRP 1,461 M 11.8% 35.5%
BSM 2,602 M 11.1% 33.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
PBR-A 74,432 M 363% 66.6%
PR 10,646 M 142% 75.0%
SM 3,221 M 106% 90.6%
EQT 32,482 M 84.0% 89.0%
WTI 255 M 100% 53.9%

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NOG
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EPM
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CNQ
Canadian Natural
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KRP
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 11.84% Yield
SBR
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DMLP
Dorchester Minerals
 11.58% Yield

SM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-07-18 2025-07-18 2025-08-04 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.74%
2025-04-17 2025-04-18 2025-05-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.89%
2025-01-24 2025-01-24 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.49%
2024-10-25 2024-10-25 2024-11-04 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% 0.46%
2024-07-19 2024-07-19 2024-08-05 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.38%
2024-04-18 2024-04-19 2024-05-03 Quarterly 0.18 0% 0.36%
2024-01-18 2024-01-19 2024-02-05 Quarterly 0.18 20% 0.5%
2023-10-23 2023-10-24 2023-11-06 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.36%
2023-07-20 2023-07-21 2023-08-07 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.43%
2023-04-20 2023-04-21 2023-05-05 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.53%
2023-01-19 2023-01-20 2023-02-06 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.46%
2022-10-24 2022-10-25 2022-11-07 Semiannual 0.15 1400% 0.34%
2022-04-21 2022-04-22 2022-05-06 Semiannual 0.01 0% 0.02%
2021-10-22 2021-10-25 2021-11-05 Semiannual 0.01 0% 0.03%
2021-04-22 2021-04-23 2021-05-07 Semiannual 0.01 0% 0.06%
2020-10-22 2020-10-23 2020-11-04 Semiannual 0.01 0% 0.67%
2020-04-23 2020-04-24 2020-05-08 Semiannual 0.01 -80% N/A
2019-10-24 2019-10-25 2019-11-06 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2019-04-25 2019-04-26 2019-05-08 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2018-10-25 2018-10-26 2018-11-07 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2018-04-26 2018-04-27 2018-05-09 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2017-10-19 2017-10-20 2017-11-01 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2017-04-19 2017-04-21 2017-05-03 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2016-10-19 2016-10-21 2016-11-02 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2016-04-20 2016-04-22 2016-05-04 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2015-10-21 2015-10-23 2015-11-04 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2015-04-22 2015-04-24 2015-05-06 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2014-10-22 2014-10-24 2014-11-05 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2014-04-23 2014-04-25 2014-05-07 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2013-10-23 2013-10-25 2013-11-06 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2013-04-24 2013-04-26 2013-05-08 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2012-10-24 2012-10-26 2012-11-07 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2012-04-25 2012-04-27 2012-05-09 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2011-10-26 2011-10-28 2011-11-07 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2011-04-27 2011-04-29 2011-05-09 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2010-10-27 2010-10-29 2010-11-08 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2010-04-28 2010-04-30 2010-05-10 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2009-10-28 2009-10-30 2009-11-09 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2009-04-29 2009-05-01 2009-05-11 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2008-10-29 2008-10-31 2008-11-10 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2008-04-30 2008-05-02 2008-05-12 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2007-10-31 2007-11-02 2007-11-12 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2007-05-02 2007-05-04 2007-05-14 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2006-11-01 2006-11-03 2006-11-13 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2006-05-03 2006-05-05 2006-05-15 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2005-11-02 2005-11-04 2005-11-14 Semiannual 0.05 0% N/A
2005-05-04 2005-05-06 2005-05-16 Semiannual 0.05 100% N/A
2004-11-03 2004-11-05 2004-11-15 Semiannual 0.025 0% N/A
2004-05-05 2004-05-07 2004-05-17 Semiannual 0.025 0% N/A
2003-11-05 2003-11-07 2003-11-17 Semiannual 0.025 0% N/A

SM Dividend FAQ

SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on acquiring, exploring, developing, and producing oil, gas, and natural gas liquids primarily in Texas. The companys operations are concentrated in the Midland Basin and South Texas, indicating a strategic presence in key U.S. onshore oil and gas producing regions.

What is the Dividend Yield of SM?

As of August 2025, SM`s dividend yield is 2.67%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.80 USD by the current share price of 28.55.

Does SM pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, SM paid a dividend of 0.80 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-07-18 and the payout was 0.2 USD.

How often does SM pay dividends?

SM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-07-18.

Will SM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-07-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for SM Energy (SM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for SM Energy (SM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SM?

SM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 106% per year.
Strong growth: SM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SM?

SM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 35.2%. If you bought SM's shares at 2.27 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.80 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 35.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SM?

SM Payout Consistency is 90.6%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: SM Energy has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SM have a good Dividend Yield?

SM`s 2.67% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SM is 11.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SM?

SM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 81.81%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SM`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

SM Energy`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.88% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has SM Energy ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2005-04-01 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 30,000,000
1991 32,000,000 +6.67%
1992 29,032,300 -9.27%
1993 34,000,000 +17.11%
1994 35,000,000 +2.94%
1995 30,000,000 -14.29%
1996 38,666,700 +28.89%
1997 42,500,000 +9.91%
1998 40,000,000 -5.88%
1999 55,048,000 +37.62%
2000 56,472,000 +2.59%
2001 55,572,000 -1.59%
2002 60,708,000 +9.24%
2003 59,550,000 -1.91%
2004 66,970,500 +12.46%
2005 57,233,000 -14.54%
2006 57,011,000 -0.39%
2007 62,861,000 +10.26%
2008 62,335,000 -0.84%
2009 62,792,000 +0.73%
2010 63,447,000 +1.04%
2011 64,104,000 +1.04%
2012 66,101,000 +3.12%
2013 68,354,000 +3.41%
2014 67,463,000 -1.3%
2015 67,976,000 +0.76%
2016 91,440,000 +34.52%
2017 111,611,000 +22.06%
2018 113,286,000 +1.5%
2019 112,847,000 -0.39%
2020 114,528,000 +1.49%
2021 124,019,000 +8.29%
2022 123,399,000 -0.5%
2023 116,587,000 -5.52%
2024 115,038,000 -1.33%
2025 114,948,000 -0.08%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-15 11:49