SM Dividend History & Analysis | 3.2% Yield
SM has a dividend yield of 3.2% and paid 0.86 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SM NYSE SM Energy |
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SM Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.5 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-04 | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-21 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 0.6% |
| 2026-06-08 | 2026-06-08 | 2026-06-22 | Quarterly | 0.22 | 0% | 0.68% |
| 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-23 | Quarterly | 0.22 | +10% | 0.84% |
| 2025-12-26 | 2025-12-26 | 2026-01-09 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-11-03 | Quarterly | 0.2 | 0% | 0.93% |
| 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% | 0.47% |
| 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% | 0.37% |
| 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% | 0.03% |
SM Dividend FAQ
As of November 2026, SM's dividend yield is 3.18%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.86 USD by the current share price of 40.38.
As of November 2026, SM paid a dividend of 0.86 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-04 and the payout was 0.22 USD.
SM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-04.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SM for the next payments are between 0.248 (+12.7%) and 0.276 (+25.5%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.56%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for SM Energy (SM) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for SM Energy (SM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.8% per year. Strong growth: SM's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
SM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.60%. If you bought SM's shares at 33.12 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.86 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.60% of your original purchase price.
SM Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
SM's 3.18% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SM is 14.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
SM's Overall Dividend Rating is 72.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
SM Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-10-24 02:39 UTC