SM Dividend History & Analysis | 4.5% Yield

SM has a dividend yield of 4.5% and paid 1.02 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.51%
Payout Ratio 14.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 165.91%
Consistency Lifetime 92.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.58%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 78.10%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 1.6%
Total Return 5y: 93.7%

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 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 10.9% 34.8%
KRP 1,608 M 14.4% 27.2%
EPM 164 M 13.0% 20.7%
MNR 2,326 M 15.0% 15.2%
BSM 3,251 M 9.52% 24.0%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PR 16,619 M 129% 86.1%
MTDR 7,100 M 80.1% 100%
CRC 5,580 M 74.3% 100%
NOG 2,863 M 70.1% 100%
APA 12,669 M 64.2% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

CNQ
Canadian Natural
 6.17% Yield
DMLP
Dorchester Minerals
 10.94% Yield
APA
APA
 4.98% Yield
MTDR
Matador Resources
 3.08% Yield
BSM
Black Stone Minerals
 9.52% Yield
GPRK
GeoPark
 7.17% Yield

SM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.46%
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% N/A
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 0% N/A

SM Dividend FAQ

SM Energy Company (SM) is an independent energy company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. This business model is common among upstream energy companies, which specialize in finding and extracting hydrocarbon resources.

What is the Dividend Yield of SM?

As of March 2026, SM`s dividend yield is 4.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.02 USD by the current share price of 30.04.

Does SM pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, SM paid a dividend of 1.02 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-03-09 and the payout was 0.22 USD.

How often does SM pay dividends?

SM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SM has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-03-09.

SM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SM for the next payments are between 0.152 (-30.9%) and 0.158 (-28.2%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will SM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.22 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-03-09. 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 166% 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 6.58%. If you bought SM's shares at 15.51 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.02 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.58% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SM?

SM Payout Consistency is 92.5%. 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 4.51% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SM is 14.4%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SM?

SM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 78.10%. 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?

SM Energy's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.68% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has SM ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Apr 1, 2005 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

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 115,000,000 -0.03%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-03-14 03:33