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Market sentiment signals for SM Energy (SM): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Buy
21 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$40
+9.1%
Highest Price Target
$60
+62.1%
Lowest Price Target
$29
-21.7%
Short Interest
6.2%
Declining — Bullish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Sam Margolin— | +27.0% | $32 → $47 | Upgrade | Equal-Weight→Overweight |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Truist Securities | Gabe Daoud— | +16.2% | $37 → $43 | Maintained | Buy |