SM Dividend History & Yield
SM Energy Company · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days) | Dec 16, 2026 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Mar 1, 2027 (in 173 days) | Mar 15, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, May 29, 2027 (in 262 days) | Jun 12, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 26, 2027 (in 351 days) | Sep 9, 2027 | $0.22 | $22.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.88 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,364 | $51,491 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,819 | $257,455 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,637 | $514,909 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.33%. $10,000 in SM would currently pay about $233 a year ($19 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SM dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Jun 8, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2026 | — | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Dec 26, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Oct 17, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jul 18, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Apr 17, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | — | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | — | $0.20 | +11.1% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | — | $0.18 | +20.0% |
| Oct 23, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | — | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Oct 24, 2022 | — | $0.15 | +1400.0% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | — | $0.01 | +0.0% |
| Apr 23, 2020 | — | $0.01 | -80.0% |
| Oct 24, 2019 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Apr 25, 2019 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
SM dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | Raised 10.0% | $0.20 | $0.22 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SM scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About SM Energy Company
SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company holds working interests in oil and gas producing wells in the Midland Basin, South Texas, Uinta Basin, and DJ Basin. The company was formerly known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company and changed its name to SM Energy Company in May 2010. SM Energy Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
Sector: Energy. Industry: Oil & Gas E&P. First dividend on our records: Feb 12, 1993. 92 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SM dividend FAQ
When is SM's next ex-dividend date?
SM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 2, 2026 (in 84 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.22 per share, expected on Dec 16, 2026.
How often does SM pay dividends?
SM pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.22 per share with an ex-date of Sep 4, 2026.
What is SM's dividend yield?
SM's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.81%, based on $1.06 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.76. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.88 per share, is 2.33%.
How much does SM pay per share?
SM pays about $0.22 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.88 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.00 a year.
Has SM grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 121.2% a year (+32.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.33%, you would need about 1,364 shares of SM (roughly $51,491 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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