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SM ENERGY REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL UINTA BASIN ASSETS; HIGHLIGHTS EXCELLENT OPERATIONAL EXECUTION, SIGNIFICANT PORTFOLIO EXPANSION AND INCREASED RETURN OF CAPITAL

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SM Energy reported strong Q2 2024 results, with net production at 14.4 MMBoe or 158.5 MBoe/d, driven by excellent operational performance in the Midland Basin and new South Texas wells. The company announced an $2.1 billion acquisition in the Uinta Basin, adding 63,300 net acres and 465 drilling locations, enhancing its top-tier portfolio. Financially, SM Energy posted a net income of $210.3 million ($1.82 per share) and net cash from operations of $476.4 million. Adjusted free cash flow rose by 45% QoQ to $98.4 million.

Shareholder returns included $71.9 million through stock repurchases and dividends. The dividend was increased by 11%, and the stock repurchase program was reloaded to $500 million. The company issued $750 million in senior notes to fund acquisitions and redeem existing notes. Strong financial performance was marked by higher production, prices, and lower costs, boosting Adjusted EBITDAX by 25% YoY to $485.9 million.

SM Energy ha riportato risultati solidi nel secondo trimestre del 2024, con una produzione netta di 14,4 MMBoe, equivalente a 158,5 MBoe/giorno, sostenuta da un'ottima performance operativa nel Midland Basin e nei nuovi pozzi del Sud Texas. L'azienda ha annunciato un'acquisizione di 2,1 miliardi di dollari nel Uinta Basin, aggiungendo 63.300 acri netti e 465 posizioni di perforazione, migliorando il suo portafoglio di alto livello. A livello finanziario, SM Energy ha registrato un reddito netto di 210,3 milioni di dollari (1,82 dollari per azione) e un flusso di cassa netto dalle operazioni di 476,4 milioni di dollari. Il flusso di cassa libero rettificato è aumentato del 45% rispetto al trimestre precedente, raggiungendo 98,4 milioni di dollari.

I ritorni per gli azionisti hanno incluso 71,9 milioni di dollari attraverso riacquisti di azioni e dividendi. Il dividendo è stato aumentato dell'11% e il programma di riacquisto delle azioni è stato ripristinato a 500 milioni di dollari. L'azienda ha emesso 750 milioni di dollari in note senior per finanziare le acquisizioni e riscattare note esistenti. La forte performance finanziaria è stata caratterizzata da una produzione maggiore, prezzi migliori e costi inferiori, portando a un aumento del 25% dell'Adjusted EBITDAX rispetto all'anno precedente, raggiungendo 485,9 milioni di dollari.

SM Energy reportó resultados sólidos en el segundo trimestre de 2024, con una producción neta de 14.4 MMBoe, lo que equivale a 158.5 MBoe/día, impulsada por un excelente desempeño operativo en el Midland Basin y nuevos pozos en el Sur de Texas. La compañía anunció una adquisición de 2.1 mil millones de dólares en el Uinta Basin, añadiendo 63,300 acres netos y 465 ubicaciones de perforación, mejorando su cartera de primer nivel. A nivel financiero, SM Energy reportó un ingreso neto de 210.3 millones de dólares (1.82 dólares por acción) y un flujo de efectivo neto de operaciones de 476.4 millones de dólares. El flujo de efectivo libre ajustado aumentó un 45% en comparación con el trimestre anterior, alcanzando 98.4 millones de dólares.

Los retornos para los accionistas incluyeron 71.9 millones de dólares a través de recompra de acciones y dividendos. El dividendo se incrementó en un 11%, y el programa de recompra de acciones se recargó a 500 millones de dólares. La compañía emitió 750 millones de dólares en notas senior para financiar adquisiciones y redimir notas existentes. El sólido desempeño financiero se caracterizó por una mayor producción, mejores precios y menores costos, lo que impulsó el ajuste de EBITDAX un 25% interanual, alcanzando 485.9 millones de dólares.

SM 에너지는 2024년 2분기에 14.4 MMBoe, 즉 하루 158.5 MBoe의 순 생산량을 기록했다고 보고했으며, 이는 미드랜드 분지와 텍사스 남부의 새로운 우물에서의 우수한 운영 성과에 의해 촉진되었습니다. 회사는 유인트 분지에서 21억 달러 규모의 인수를 발표하며, 63,300 에이커의 순수익과 465개의 시추 위치를 추가해 최고의 포트폴리오를 강화했습니다. 재무적으로 SM 에너지는 2억 1,030만 달러(주당 1.82달러)의 순이익과 4억 7,640만 달러의 운영 현금 흐름을 기록했습니다. 조정된 자유 현금 흐름은 전분기 대비 45% 상승하여 9,840만 달러에 달했습니다.

주주 수익에는 7,190만 달러가 주식 매입과 배당금을 통해 포함되었습니다. 배당금은 11% 인상되었고, 주식 매입 프로그램은 5억 달러로 재설정되었습니다. 회사는 인수와 기존 노트 상환을 위해 7억 5천만 달러를 고급 노트로 발행했습니다. 강력한 재무 성과는 생산량 증가, 가격 상승 및 비용 절감에 의해 나타났으며, 이를 통해 조정된 EBITDAX는 전년 대비 25% 증가하여 4억 8,590만 달러에 도달했습니다.

SM Energy a annoncé de solides résultats pour le deuxième trimestre 2024, avec une production nette de 14,4 MMBoe, soit 158,5 MBoe/jour, soutenue par d'excellentes performances opérationnelles dans le Midland Basin et de nouveaux puits au sud du Texas. L'entreprise a annoncé une acquisition de 2,1 milliards de dollars dans le Uinta Basin, ajoutant 63 300 acres nets et 465 emplacements de forage, renforçant ainsi son portefeuille de premier plan. Sur le plan financier, SM Energy a enregistré un revenu net de 210,3 millions de dollars (1,82 dollar par action) et un flux de trésorerie net provenant des opérations de 476,4 millions de dollars. Le flux de trésorerie disponible ajusté a augmenté de 45 % par rapport au trimestre précédent, atteignant 98,4 millions de dollars.

Les retours pour les actionnaires ont inclus 71,9 millions de dollars par le biais de rachats d'actions et de dividendes. Le dividende a été augmenté de 11 %, et le programme de rachat d'actions a été rechargé à 500 millions de dollars. L'entreprise a émis 750 millions de dollars d'obligations senior pour financer des acquisitions et racheter des obligations existantes. La forte performance financière a été marquée par une production accrue, des prix plus élevés et des coûts réduits, ce qui a propulsé l'EBITDAX ajusté en hausse de 25 % d'une année sur l'autre pour atteindre 485,9 millions de dollars.

SM Energy meldete für das zweite Quartal 2024 starke Ergebnisse, mit einer Nettoproduktion von 14,4 MMBoe, was 158,5 MBoe/Tag entspricht, angetrieben durch herausragende operative Leistungen im Midland Basin und neuen Bohrstellen im südlichen Texas. Das Unternehmen gab eine Übernahme im Uinta Basin im Wert von 2,1 Milliarden Dollar bekannt, wodurch 63.300 netto Acres und 465 Bohrstandorte hinzugefügt wurden, was das erstklassige Portfolio stärkt. Finanziell verzeichnete SM Energy ein Nettoergebnis von 210,3 Millionen Dollar (1,82 Dollar pro Aktie) sowie einen operativen Nettokassenfluss von 476,4 Millionen Dollar. Der adjustierte freie Cashflow stieg im Quartalsvergleich um 45% auf 98,4 Millionen Dollar.

Die Rückflüsse an die Aktionäre umfassten 71,9 Millionen Dollar aus Aktienrückkäufen und Dividenden. Die Dividende wurde um 11% erhöht, und das Aktienrückkaufprogramm wurde auf 500 Millionen Dollar aufgeladen. Das Unternehmen emittierte 750 Millionen Dollar an Senior-Notes zur Finanzierung von Übernahmen und zur Rückzahlung bestehender Anleihen. Die starke finanzielle Leistung war geprägt von höherer Produktion, besseren Preisen und niedrigeren Kosten, was den Adjusted EBITDAX im Jahresvergleich um 25% auf 485,9 Millionen Dollar ankurbelte.

Positive
  • Net production exceeded guidance at 14.4 MMBoe or 158.5 MBoe/d.
  • Net income increased to $210.3 million, $1.82 per share.
  • Adjusted free cash flow rose 45% QoQ to $98.4 million.
  • Acquisition of Uinta Basin assets for $2.1 billion, adding 63,300 net acres and 465 drilling locations.
  • 11% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.20 per share.
  • Stock repurchase program extended to $500 million through 2027.
  • Strong operational performance in Midland Basin and South Texas.
  • Issued $1.5 billion in senior notes to fund acquisitions and redeem existing notes.
Negative
  • Capital expenditures reached $322.7 million, impacting free cash flow.
  • Issued $1.5 billion in senior notes, increasing long-term debt obligations.

DENVER, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SM Energy Company (the "Company") (NYSE: SM) today reported operating and financial results for the second quarter 2024, provided certain full year and third quarter 2024 guidance, and announced that the Company has exercised its option to acquire assets located adjacent to its recently announced XCL Acquisition.

Excellent operational execution supported strong second quarter results including:

  • Net production was 14.4 MMBoe, or 158.5 MBoe/d, at 46% oil or 72.7 MBbls/d, which exceeded guidance. Higher than expected oil production and total production were driven largely by better than expected performance from Midland Basin wells and higher than expected oil content from new South Texas wells.
  • Return of capital to stockholders during the quarter totaled $71.9 million through the repurchase of 1,058,956 shares of common stock and payment of the Company's $0.18 per share quarterly dividend on May 3, 2024. In June 2024, the Board approved an 11% increase in the Company's fixed quarterly dividend policy, from $0.18 to $0.20 per share, expected to commence in the fourth quarter 2024, and reloaded the Company's existing stock repurchase program to $500 million, following repurchases totaling $369.1 million in shares through the second quarter, and extended the program through December 31, 2027.
  • Net income was $210.3 million, or $1.82 per diluted common share, Adjusted net income(1) was $1.85 per diluted common share, net cash provided by operating activities was $476.4 million and Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was $485.9 million, all of which benefited from strong oil production and higher than expected oil and NGL prices.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities of $476.4 million before net change in working capital of $(50.2) million totaled $426.2 million(1) and capital expenditures of $322.7 million adjusted for a change in capital expenditure accruals of $5.1 million were $327.8 million.(1) Capital expenditures include approximately $12.0 million for an opportunistic bulk pre-purchase of pipe that was not considered in guidance.
  • Adjusted free cash flow(1) was $98.4 million, up 45% from the first quarter 2024.

Agreements to acquire assets totaling $2.1 billion expand the Company's top-tier portfolio of low breakeven assets, add approximately 63,300 net acres and 465 net locations, and are expected to be accretive on all key financial metrics:

  • On August 5, 2024, the Company exercised its option to acquire 80% of certain additional assets adjacent to the XCL Resources, LLC asset acquisition in the core of the Uinta Basin for approximately $70.0 million (together with the XCL Acquisition, the "Uinta Basin Acquisitions"). The assets include, net to the Company's 80% interest, approximately 26,100 net acres, approximately 1 MBoe per day production (based on September 2024 projection) that is 75% oil, and an estimated 75 net drilling locations (normalized to 10,000 feet).
  • As previously announced, the Company executed and delivered a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire an 80% undivided interest in the oil and gas assets of XCL Resources, LLC, and affiliated entities (the "XCL Acquisition"). The assets include, net to the Company's 80% interest, 37,200 net acres in the Uinta Basin, 43 MBoe/d net production (based on September 2024 projection) that is 88% oil, 107 MMBoe preliminary estimated net proved reserves and an estimated 390 net drilling locations (normalized to 10,000 feet). The transaction has a May 1, 2024, effective date and is expected to close on October 1, 2024. There can be no assurance that this transaction will close on time or at all.
  • In addition, the Company confirmed that two initial Woodford-Barnett wells at Sweetie Peck were successfully brought on-line during the second quarter. These wells, together with offset operator wells, indicate more than 20,000 net acres at Sweetie Peck that are prospective for Woodford-Barnett development (inclusive of the previously announced acreage additions to the west).
  • Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company issued and sold $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior notes due 2029 and $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% senior notes due 2032. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the notes offering, together with cash on hand and borrowings under its Credit Agreement, to fund the Uinta Basin Acquisitions, redeem all of its outstanding 5.625% Notes due in 2025, and to pay related fees and expenses.
  • On July 25, 2024, the Company issued a notice of redemption to the holders of the 2025 Senior Notes, notifying such holders that the Company intends to redeem the $349.1 million aggregate principal amount outstanding of its 2025 Senior Notes on August 26, 2024.

President and Chief Executive Officer Herb Vogel comments: "Successful operational execution once again this quarter tops off a great first half of 2024. Second quarter results were driven by strong performance from both core areas. In the Midland Basin, well performance exceeded expectations, while in South Texas performance from recent, fully bounded wells is expected to deliver payout in approximately six months. In addition, preliminary results from two Woodford-Barnett test wells in the Sweetie Peck area look very strong.

"We are excited to significantly expand our top-tier portfolio through the acquisition of assets in the core of the Uinta Basin. The scale of the combined acquisitions, adding approximately 63,300 net acres and 465 net locations, positions the Company for substantial growth in oil rich production and Adjusted free cash flow(1) plus extends the inventory runway. Purchased for less than a three-times Adjusted EBITDAX multiple,(1) the acquisitions offer value creation opportunity and support the increased return of capital program."

SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

NET PRODUCTION BY OPERATING AREA



Second Quarter 2024


Midland Basin

South Texas

Total

Oil (MBbl / MBbl/d)

4,671 / 51.3

1,946 / 21.4

6,617 / 72.7

Natural Gas (MMcf / MMcf/d)

15,438 / 169.7

16,772 / 184.3

32,211 / 354.0

NGLs (MBbl / MBbl/d)

5 / -

2,432 / 26.7

2,437 / 26.8

Total (MBoe / MBoe/d)

7,249 / 79.7

7,173 / 78.8

14,422 / 158.5

Note: Totals may not calculate due to rounding.



  • Second quarter net production volumes were 14.4 MMBoe (158.5 MBoe/d) and were 46% oil (72.7 MBbl/d). Volumes were 50% from the Midland Basin and 50% from South Texas.
  • Second quarter net production exceeded expectations due to strong performance from Midland Basin wells and higher than expected oil content from new South Texas wells.

REALIZED PRICES BY OPERATING AREA




Second Quarter 2024


Midland Basin

South Texas

Total

(Pre/Post-hedge)(1)

Oil ($/Bbl)

$81.10

$79.01

$80.48 / $80.31

Natural Gas ($/Mcf)

$1.48

$1.33

$1.40 / $1.95

NGLs ($/Bbl)

nm

$22.85

$22.86 / $22.86

Per Boe

$55.43

$32.29

$43.92 / $45.07

Note: Totals may not calculate due to rounding.



  • Second quarter average realized price before the effect of hedges was $43.92 per Boe, and average realized price after the effect of hedges was $45.07 per Boe.(1)
  • Second quarter benchmark pricing included NYMEX WTI at $80.57/Bbl, NYMEX Henry Hub natural gas at $1.89/MMBtu and OPIS Composite NGLs at $27.96/Bbl.
  • The effect of commodity net derivative settlements for the second quarter was a gain of $1.15 per Boe, or $16.5 million.

For additional operating metrics and regional detail, please see the Financial Highlights section below and the accompanying slide deck.

NET INCOME, NET INCOME PER SHARE AND NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Second quarter 2024 net income was $210.3 million, or $1.82 per diluted common share, compared with net income of $149.9 million, or $1.25 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2023. The primary drivers of increased net income were higher production volumes and realized prices per Boe combined with lower LOE and transportation costs per Boe. On a per share basis, the Company's stock repurchase program contributed to a 4.4 million decrease in the weighted-average diluted share count from June 30, 2023 to June 30, 2024, further boosting EPS. For the first six months of 2024, net income was $341.5 million, or $2.94 per diluted common share, compared with net income of $348.4 million, or $2.88 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2023.

Second quarter 2024 net cash provided by operating activities of $476.4 million before net change in working capital of $(50.2) million totaled $426.2 million(1) compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $383.3 million before net change in working capital of $(21.8) million that totaled $361.5 million(1) for the same period in 2023. The $64.7 million, or 18%, increase in the current year period is primarily due to the higher revenue and lower costs described above. For the first six months of 2024, net cash provided by operating activities of $752.4 million before net change in working capital of $47.5 million totaled $799.9 million(1) compared with net cash provided by operating activities of $714.9 million before net change in working capital of $4.4 million that totaled $719.3 million(1) for the same period in 2023.

ADJUSTED EBITDAX,(1) ADJUSTED NET INCOME,(1) AND NET DEBT-TO-ADJUSTED EBITDAX(1)

Second quarter 2024 Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was $485.9 million, up $95.7 million, or 25%, from $390.2 million for the same period in 2023. For the first six months of 2024, Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was $895.0 million, up $103.4 million, or 13%, from $791.6 million for the same period in 2023.

Second quarter 2024 Adjusted net income(1) was $214.4 million, or $1.85 per diluted common share, compared with an Adjusted net income(1) of $153.8 million, or $1.28 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2023. For the first six months of 2024, Adjusted net income(1) was $378.5 million, or $3.26 per diluted common share, compared with an Adjusted net income(1) of $316.0 million, or $2.61 per diluted common share, for the same period in 2023.

At June 30, 2024, Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDAX(1) was 0.6 times.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES(1)

Second quarter 2024 capital expenditures of $322.7 million adjusted for a change in capital expenditure accruals of $5.1 million totaled $327.8 million.(1) Capital expenditures included approximately $12.0 million related to a bulk pre-purchase of pipe that was not considered in guidance. Capital activity during the quarter included drilling 31 net wells, of which 10 were in South Texas and 21 were in the Midland Basin, and adding 36 net flowing completions, of which 10 were in South Texas and 26 were in the Midland Basin.

For the first six months of 2024, capital expenditures of $655.0 million adjusted for change in capital accruals of $(21.5) million totaled $633.6 million.(1) Capital activity during the first six months included drilling 60 net wells, of which 22 were in South Texas and 38 were in the Midland Basin, and adding 63 net flowing completions, of which 26 were in South Texas and 37 were in the Midland Basin.

ADJUSTED FREE CASH FLOW(1)

Second quarter 2024 cash flow from operations before net change in working capital totaled $426.2 million,(1) and capital expenditures before changes in accruals totaled $327.8 million,(1) delivering Adjusted free cash flow of $98.4 million.(1)

RETURN OF CAPITAL TO STOCKHOLDERS

Return of capital to stockholders during the quarter totaled $71.9 million through the repurchase of 1,058,956 shares of common stock and payment of the Company's $0.18 per share quarterly dividend on May 3, 2024. Since announcing the return of capital program in September 2022, the Company has repurchased approximately 10.1 million shares, or 8% of shares then outstanding, and returned $500.7 million to stockholders, inclusive of dividends and common stock repurchases.

In June 2024, the Board approved an 11% increase in the Company's fixed quarterly dividend policy, from $0.18 to $0.20 per share, expected to commence in the fourth quarter 2024, and re-authorized the Company's existing stock repurchase program, re-loading the authorized amount to $500 million through December 31, 2027.

FINANCIAL POSITION AND LIQUIDITY

On June 30, 2024, the outstanding principal amount of the Company's long-term debt was $1.59 billion, with zero drawn on the Company's senior secured revolving credit facility, and cash and cash equivalents were $487.9 million. Net debt(1) was $1.10 billion. The cash balance does not include restricted cash of $102.0 million that is held in escrow as a performance deposit in connection with the XCL Acquisition.

Subsequent to quarter-end, the Company issued and sold $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.750% senior notes due 2029, and $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.000% senior notes due 2032. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the notes offering, together with cash on hand and borrowings under its Credit Agreement, to fund the Uinta Basin Acquisitions, redeem all of its outstanding 5.625% Notes due in 2025, and pay related fees and expenses. The notes were issued at par, and the 2029 notes have a mandatory redemption provision should the pending XCL Acquisition not close on or before July 1, 2025.

COMMODITY DERIVATIVES

As of July 31, 2024, commodity derivative positions for the third through fourth quarters of 2024 include:

SWAPS AND COLLARS:

  • Oil: Approximately 5,830 MBbls, or 40-45% of expected 3Q-4Q 2024 net oil production before consideration of the Uinta Basin Acquisitions, is hedged to benchmark prices at an average price of $70.77/Bbl (weighted-average of collar floors and swaps) to $79.93/Bbl (weighted-average of collar ceilings and swaps), excluding basis swaps.
  • Natural gas: Approximately 16,430 BBtu, or 20-25% of expected 3Q-4Q 2024 net natural gas production before consideration of the Uinta Basin Acquisitions, is hedged to benchmark prices at an average price of $3.40/MMBtu (weighted-average of collar floors and swaps, excluding basis swaps).

BASIS SWAPS:

  • Oil, Midland Basin differential: Approximately 2,470 MBbls of expected 3Q-4Q 2024 net Midland Basin oil production are hedged to the local price point at a positive weighted-average price of $1.21/Bbl.
  • Gas, WAHA differential: Approximately 10,580 BBtu of expected 3Q-4Q 2024 net Midland Basin natural gas production are hedged to WAHA at a weighted-average price of ($0.86)/MMBtu.
  • Gas, HSC differential: Approximately 9,180 BBtu of expected 3Q-4Q 2024 net South Texas natural gas production are hedged to HSC at a weighted-average price of ($0.35)/MMBtu.

A detailed schedule of these and additional derivative positions are provided in the 2Q24 accompanying slide deck.

2024 OPERATING PLAN AND GUIDANCE

The Company is unable to provide a reconciliation of forward-looking non-GAAP capital expenditures because components of the calculation are inherently unpredictable, such as changes to, and timing of, capital accruals. The inability to project certain components of the calculation would significantly affect the accuracy of a reconciliation.

UPDATED GUIDANCE FULL YEAR 2024:

Presented before consideration of Uinta Basin Acquisitions.

  • Full year guidance for net production is unchanged at 57-60 MMBoe, or 156-164 MBoe/d.
  • Oil production, as a percent of total production, is increased from 44% to 45%, or an average of 70-74 MBbls/d.
  • Full year guidance for capital expenditures (net of the change in capital accruals),(1) excluding acquisitions, is unchanged at $1.14-$1.18 billion. The Company has increased the number of net wells drilled and completed in 2024 to approximately 123 and 125, respectively.
  • Other expense line items remain unchanged.

Preliminary assumptions for consolidation of Uinta Basin assets for the fourth quarter only.

  • Uinta Basin assets expected to add production volumes after close of 44 MBoe/d at 87% oil.
  • Capital expenditures related to Uinta Basin assets are expected to add between $100-120 million.

GUIDANCE THIRD QUARTER 2024:

Presented without consideration of Uinta Basin Acquisitions, where expected closing is after quarter-end.

  • Capital expenditures (net of the change in capital accruals),(1) excluding acquisitions: are expected to range between $300-$310 million. In the third quarter of 2024, the Company expects to drill approximately 33 net wells, of which 14 are planned for South Texas and 19 are planned for the Midland Basin, and turn-in-line approximately 39 net wells, of which 22 are planned for South Texas and 17 are planned for the Midland Basin. The increased third quarter completion activity in South Texas is expected to contribute to higher volumes and a slight reduction in the oil percentage in the fourth quarter.
  • Production volumes are expected to range between 15.0-15.4 MMBoe, or 163-167 MBoe/d, up 0.8 MMBoe sequentially at the mid-point. Oil volumes are expected to be 45-46% of total volumes.

UPCOMING EVENTS

EARNINGS Q&A WEBCAST AND CONFERENCE CALL

August 8, 2024 – Please join SM Energy management at 8:00 a.m. Mountain time/10:00 a.m. Eastern time for the second quarter 2024 financial and operating results Q&A session. This discussion will be accessible via:

CONFERENCE PARTICIPATION

September 4, 2024 - Barclays 38th Annual CEO Energy-Power Conference. Chief Financial Officer Wade Pursell will present at 6:35 a.m. Mountain time/8:35 a.m. Eastern time and will also meet with investors in one-on-one settings. The event will be webcast, accessible from the Company's website, and available for replay for a limited period. The Company will post an investor presentation to its website the morning of the event.

DISCLOSURES

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of securities laws. The words "anticipate," "deliver," "demonstrate," "establish," "estimate," "expects," "goal," "generate," "indicate," "maintain," "objectives," "optimize," "plan," "target," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include, among other things: the timing of payment of the increased dividend; certain matters related to the Uinta Basin Acquisitions, including break-even prices, accretion to certain financial metrics, the number of acres to be acquired, the percentage of oil associated with the assets, the number of drilling locations, projections for production and proved reserves, the number of acres and prospectivity for future Woodford-Barnett development, the timing to payout of certain recently-drilled South Texas wells, and timing and projections for future leverage ratio metrics; projections for the full year and third quarter 2024, including guidance for capital expenditures, production, the number of wells expected to be drilled and completed in total and in each of our operating areas, and the percent of future production to be hedged. These statements involve known and unknown risks, which may cause SM Energy's actual results to differ materially from results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Future results may be impacted by the risks discussed in the Risk Factors section of SM Energy's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Exhibit 99.2 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 18, 2024, and such risk factors may be updated from time to time in the Company's other periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained herein speak as of the date of this release. Although SM Energy may from time to time voluntarily update its prior forward-looking statements, it disclaims any commitment to do so, except as required by securities laws.

FOOTNOTE 1

Indicates a non-GAAP measure or metric. Please refer below to the section "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" in Financials Highlights for additional information.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

SM Energy Company is an independent energy company currently engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and NGLs in the state of Texas. SM Energy routinely posts important information about the Company on its website. For more information about SM Energy, please visit its website at www.sm-energy.com.

SM ENERGY INVESTOR CONTACTS

Jennifer Martin Samuels, jsamuels@sm-energy.com, 303-864-2507

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024


Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets




(in thousands, except share data)

June 30,


December 31,

ASSETS

2024


2023

Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$              487,869


$              616,164

Accounts receivable

239,095


231,165

Derivative assets

27,208


56,442

Prepaid expenses and other

20,056


12,668

Total current assets

774,228


916,439

Property and equipment (successful efforts method):




Proved oil and gas properties

12,164,196


11,477,358

Accumulated depletion, depreciation, and amortization

(7,171,277)


(6,830,253)

Unproved oil and gas properties, net of valuation allowance of $34,123 and $35,362, respectively

286,312


335,620

Wells in progress

336,900


358,080

Other property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $61,547 and $59,669, respectively

45,402


35,615

Total property and equipment, net

5,661,533


5,376,420

Noncurrent assets:




Acquisition deposit held in escrow

102,000


—

Derivative assets

7,878


8,672

Other noncurrent assets

111,372


78,454

Total noncurrent assets

221,250


87,126

Total assets

$          6,657,011


$          6,379,985

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$              563,764


$              611,598

Derivative liabilities

20,552


6,789

Other current liabilities

17,469


15,425

Total current liabilities

601,785


633,812

Noncurrent liabilities:




Revolving credit facility

—


—

Senior Notes, net

1,576,896


1,575,334

Asset retirement obligations

124,499


118,774

Net deferred tax liabilities

440,815


369,903

Derivative liabilities

3,305


1,273

Other noncurrent liabilities

65,771


65,039

Total noncurrent liabilities

2,211,286


2,130,323

Stockholders' equity:




Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized: 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding:
114,068,885 and 115,745,393 shares, respectively

1,141


1,157

Additional paid-in capital

1,492,859


1,565,021

Retained earnings

2,352,532


2,052,279

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,592)


(2,607)

Total stockholders' equity

3,843,940


3,615,850

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$          6,657,011


$          6,379,985

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,


For the Six Months Ended

June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Operating revenues and other income:








Oil, gas, and NGL production revenue

$         633,451


$         546,555


$      1,193,047


$      1,117,333

Other operating income

1,104


4,199


1,378


6,926

Total operating revenues and other income

634,555


550,754


1,194,425


1,124,259

Operating expenses:








Oil, gas, and NGL production expense

136,622


145,588


273,997


287,936

Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement
obligation liability accretion

179,651


157,832


345,839


312,021

Exploration (1)

17,094


14,960


35,675


33,388

General and administrative (1)

31,112


27,500


61,290


55,169

Net derivative (gain) loss (2)

(12,118)


(11,674)


16,027


(63,003)

Other operating expense, net

2,814


7,197


3,822


17,350

Total operating expenses

355,175


341,403


736,650


642,861

Income from operations

279,380


209,351


457,775


481,398

Interest expense

(21,807)


(22,148)


(43,680)


(44,607)

Interest income

6,333


4,994


13,103


9,696

Other non-operating expense

(23)


(231)


(47)


(463)

Income before income taxes

263,883


191,966


427,151


446,024

Income tax expense

(53,590)


(42,092)


(85,659)


(97,598)

Net income

$         210,293


$         149,874


$         341,492


$         348,426









Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

114,634


119,408


115,138


120,533

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

115,715


120,074


116,092


121,175

Basic net income per common share

$                1.83


$                1.26


$                2.97


$                2.89

Diluted net income per common share

$                1.82


$                1.25


$                2.94


$                2.88

Net dividends declared per common share

$                0.18


$                0.15


$                0.36


$                0.30









(1)  Non-cash stock-based compensation included in:








Exploration expense

$              1,188


$                 896


$              2,313


$              1,847

General and administrative expense

4,600


3,267


8,493


6,634

Total non-cash stock-based compensation

$              5,788


$              4,163


$            10,806


$              8,481









(2)  The net derivative (gain) loss line item consists of the following:








Net derivative settlement gain

$          (16,523)


$          (15,636)


$          (29,797)


$          (20,712)

Net (gain) loss on fair value changes

4,405


3,962


45,824


(42,291)

Total net derivative (gain) loss

$          (12,118)


$          (11,674)


$            16,027


$          (63,003)

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024













Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity

(in thousands, except share data and dividends per share)





Additional
Paid-in
Capital


Retained
Earnings


Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss


Total
Stockholders'
Equity


Common Stock






Shares


Amount





Balances, December 31, 2023

115,745,393


$           1,157


$   1,565,021


$   2,052,279


$               (2,607)


$      3,615,850

Net income

—


—


—


131,199


—


131,199

Other comprehensive income

—


—


—


—


8


8

Net cash dividends declared, $0.18 per share

—


—


—


(20,707)


—


(20,707)

Issuance of common stock upon vesting
of RSUs, net of shares used for tax withholdings

1,147


—


(22)


—


—


(22)

Stock-based compensation expense

1,839


—


5,018


—


—


5,018

Purchase of shares under Stock Repurchase Program

(712,235)


(7)


(33,088)


—


—


(33,095)

Balances, March 31, 2024

115,036,144


$           1,150


$   1,536,929


$   2,162,771


$               (2,599)


$      3,698,251

Net income

—


—


—


210,293


—


210,293

Other comprehensive income

—


—


—


—


7


7

Net cash dividends declared, $0.18 per share

—


—


—


(20,532)


—


(20,532)

Issuance of common stock under
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

56,006


1


1,843


—


—


1,844

Stock-based compensation expense

35,691


1


5,787


—


—


5,788

Purchase of shares under Stock
Repurchase Program

(1,058,956)


(11)


(51,700)


—


—


(51,711)

Balances, June 30, 2024

114,068,885


$           1,141


$   1,492,859


$   2,352,532


$               (2,592)


$      3,843,940

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024













Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Continued)

(in thousands, except share data and dividends per share)
















Additional
Paid-in
Capital




Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss


Total
Stockholders'
Equity


Common Stock



Retained
Earnings




Shares


Amount





Balances, December 31, 2022

121,931,676


$           1,219


$   1,779,703


$   1,308,558


$               (4,022)


$      3,085,458

Net income

—


—


—


198,552


—


198,552

Other comprehensive income

—


—


—


—


13


13

Net cash dividends declared, $0.15 per share

—


—


—


(18,078)


—


(18,078)

Stock-based compensation expense

—


—


4,318


—


—


4,318

Purchase of shares under Stock
Repurchase Program

(1,413,758)


(14)


(40,454)


—


—


(40,468)

Balances, March 31, 2023

120,517,918


$           1,205


$   1,743,567


$   1,489,032


$               (4,009)


$      3,229,795

Net income

—


—


—


149,874


—


149,874

Other comprehensive income

—


—


—


—


13


13

Net cash dividends declared, $0.15 per share

—


—


—


(17,704)


—


(17,704)

Issuance of common stock under
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

68,210


1


1,815


—


—


1,816

Issuance of common stock upon vesting
of RSUs, net of shares used for tax withholdings

774


—


(7)


—


—


(7)

Stock-based compensation expense

56,872


1


4,162


—


—


4,163

Purchase of shares under Stock
Repurchase Program

(2,550,706)


(26)


(69,457)


—


—


(69,483)

Other

19,037


—


—


—


—


—

Balances, June 30, 2023

118,112,105


$           1,181


$   1,680,080


$   1,621,202


$               (3,996)


$      3,298,467

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows







(in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended

June 30,


For the Six Months Ended

June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Cash flows from operating activities:








Net income

$         210,293


$         149,874


$         341,492


$         348,426

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:



Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement
obligation liability accretion

179,651


157,832


345,839


312,021

Stock-based compensation expense

5,788


4,163


10,806


8,481

Net derivative (gain) loss

(12,118)


(11,674)


16,027


(63,003)

Net derivative settlement gain

16,523


15,636


29,797


20,712

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1,372


1,372


2,743


2,743

Deferred income taxes

43,516


44,278


70,907


94,246

Other, net

(18,858)


(10)


(17,756)


(4,305)

Net change in working capital

50,215


21,780


(47,473)


(4,436)

Net cash provided by operating activities

476,382


383,251


752,382


714,885









Cash flows from investing activities:








Capital expenditures

(322,684)


(309,334)


(655,049)


(550,046)

Acquisition of proved and unproved oil and gas properties

5


(88,834)


2


(88,834)

Other, net

—


350


80


657

Net cash used in investing activities

(322,679)


(397,818)


(654,967)


(638,223)









Cash flows from financing activities:








Repurchase of common stock

(51,223)


(68,795)


(83,991)


(108,863)

Dividends paid

(20,707)


(18,077)


(41,541)


(36,367)

Net proceeds from sale of common stock

1,844


1,815


1,844


1,815

Net share settlement from issuance of stock awards

—


(7)


(22)


(7)

Net cash used in financing activities

(70,086)


(85,064)


(123,710)


(143,422)









Net change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash

83,617


(99,631)


(26,295)


(66,760)

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period

506,252


477,869


616,164


444,998

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$         589,869


$         378,238


$         589,869


$         378,238









Supplemental schedule of additional cash flow information:








Operating activities:








Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

$           (8,573)


$           (8,798)


$         (41,559)


$         (42,680)

Net cash paid for income taxes

$         (10,721)


$           (6,087)


$           (7,429)


$           (6,137)

Investing activities:








Changes in capital expenditure accruals

$             5,078


$         (42,653)


$         (21,491)


$           24,220









Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:








Cash and cash equivalents

$         487,869


$         378,238


$         487,869


$         378,238

Restricted cash (1)

102,000


—


102,000


—

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period

$         589,869


$         378,238


$         589,869


$         378,238

____________________________________________

(1)   

Represents a deposit held in a third-party escrow account related to the XCL Resources Acquisition and is included in the acquisition deposit held in escrow line item on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2024. Please reference Note - 11 Acquisitions in Part I, Item II the Company's Form 10-Q as of June 30, 2024 for additional discussion regarding the XCL Resources Acquisition.

DEFINITIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES AND METRICS AS CALCULATED BY THE COMPANY

To supplement the presentation of its financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the Company provides certain non-GAAP measures and metrics, which are used by management and the investment community to assess the Company's financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows, as well as compare performance from period to period and across the Company's peer group. The Company believes these measures and metrics are widely used by the investment community, including investors, research analysts and others, to evaluate and compare recurring financial results among upstream oil and gas companies in making investment decisions or recommendations. These measures and metrics, as presented, may have differing calculations among companies and investment professionals and may not be directly comparable to the same measures and metrics provided by others. A non-GAAP measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measure or any other measure of a company's financial or operating performance presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of the Company's non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is presented below. These measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

Adjusted EBITDAX: Adjusted EBITDAX is calculated as net income before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depletion, depreciation, amortization and asset retirement obligation liability accretion expense, exploration expense, property abandonment and impairment expense, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, derivative gains and losses net of settlements, gains and losses on divestitures, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, and certain other items. Adjusted EBITDAX excludes certain items that the Company believes affect the comparability of operating results and can exclude items that are generally non-recurring in nature or whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. Adjusted EBITDAX is a non-GAAP measure that the Company believes provides useful additional information to investors and analysts, as a performance measure, for analysis of the Company's ability to internally generate funds for exploration, development, acquisitions, and to service debt. The Company is also subject to financial covenants under the Company's Credit Agreement, a material source of liquidity for the Company, based on Adjusted EBITDAX ratios. Please reference the Company's second quarter 2024 Form 10-Q and the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the Credit Agreement and its covenants.

Adjusted free cash flow: Adjusted free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities before net change in working capital less capital expenditures before changes in accruals. The Company uses this measure as representative of the cash from operations, in excess of capital expenditures that provides liquidity to fund discretionary obligations such as debt reduction, returning cash to stockholders or expanding the business.

Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per diluted common share: Adjusted net income and Adjusted net income per diluted common share excludes certain items that the Company believes affect the comparability of operating results, including items that are generally non-recurring in nature or whose timing and/or amount cannot be reasonably estimated. These items include non-cash and other adjustments, such as derivative gains and losses net of settlements, impairments, net (gain) loss on divestiture activity, gains and losses on extinguishment of debt, and accruals for non-recurring matters. The Company uses these measures to evaluate the comparability of the Company's ongoing operational results and trends and believes these measures provide useful information to investors for analysis of the Company's fundamental business on a recurring basis.

Net debt: Net debt is calculated as the total principal amount of outstanding senior notes plus amounts drawn on the revolving credit facility less cash and cash equivalents (also referred to as total funded debt). The Company uses net debt as a measure of financial position and believes this measure provides useful additional information to investors to evaluate the Company's capital structure and financial leverage.

Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDAX: Net debt-to-Adjusted EBITDAX is calculated as Net Debt (defined above) divided by Adjusted EBITDAX (defined above) for the trailing twelve-month period (also referred to as "leverage ratio" or "Adjusted EBITDAX multiple"). A variation of this calculation is a financial covenant under the Company's Credit Agreement. The Company and the investment community may use this metric in understanding the Company's ability to service its debt and identify trends in its leverage position. The Company reconciles the two non-GAAP measure components of this calculation.

Post-hedge: Post-hedge is calculated as the average realized price after the effects of commodity net derivative settlements. The Company believes this metric is useful to management and the investment community to understand the effects of commodity net derivative settlements on average realized price. 

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024

















Production Data

















For the Three Months
Ended


Percent Change

 Between


For the Six Months
Ended


Percent
Change
Between
Periods


June 30,


March 31,


June 30,


2Q24 &
1Q24


2Q24 &
2Q23


June 30,


June 30,



2024


2024


2023




2024


2023


Realized sales price (before the effect of net derivative settlements):

Oil (per Bbl)

$     80.48


$     76.09


$     72.12


6 %


12 %


$     78.43


$     73.19


7 %

Gas (per Mcf)

$       1.40


$       2.18


$       2.07


(36) %


(32) %


$       1.78


$       2.48


(28) %

NGLs (per Bbl)

$     22.86


$     22.94


$     20.83


— %


10 %


$     22.90


$     23.29


(2) %

Equivalent (per Boe)

$     43.92


$     42.39


$     38.89


4 %


13 %


$     43.19


$     41.03


5 %

Realized sales price (including the effect of net derivative settlements):

Oil (per Bbl)

$     80.31


$     76.52


$     72.04


5 %


11 %


$     78.54


$     72.61


8 %

Gas (per Mcf)

$       1.95


$       2.57


$       2.50


(24) %


(22) %


$       2.26


$       2.87


(21) %

NGLs (per Bbl)

$     22.86


$     22.28


$     21.44


3 %


7 %


$     22.58


$     23.62


(4) %

Equivalent (per Boe)

$     45.07


$     43.40


$     40.00


4 %


13 %


$     44.27


$     41.79


6 %

Net production volumes: (1)

Oil (MMBbl)

6.6


5.8


5.9


14 %


13 %


12.4


11.5


8 %

Gas (Bcf)

32.2


31.1


33.7


3 %


(4) %


63.4


65.9


(4) %

NGLs (MMBbl)

2.4


2.2


2.6


10 %


(5) %


4.7


4.7


(1) %

Equivalent (MMBoe)

14.4


13.2


14.1


9 %


3 %


27.6


27.2


1 %

Average net daily production: (1)

Oil (MBbl per day)

72.7


63.7


64.5


14 %


13 %


68.2


63.7


7 %

Gas (MMcf per day)

354.0


342.3


370.4


3 %


(4) %


348.1


364.3


(4) %

NGLs (MBbl per day)

26.8


24.4


28.2


10 %


(5) %


25.6


26.0


(2) %

Equivalent (MBoe per day)

158.5


145.1


154.4


9 %


3 %


151.8


150.5


1 %

Per Boe data:
















Lease operating expense

$       4.82


$       5.54


$       4.98


(13) %


(3) %


$       5.16


$       5.07


2 %

Transportation costs

$       1.94


$       2.07


$       2.89


(6) %


(33) %


$       2.00


$       2.85


(30) %

Production taxes

$       1.89


$       1.90


$       1.66


(1) %


14 %


$       1.90


$       1.84


3 %

Ad valorem tax expense

$       0.82


$       0.89


$       0.83


(8) %


(1) %


$       0.86


$       0.82


5 %

General and administrative (2)

$       2.16


$       2.29


$       1.96


(6) %


10 %


$       2.22


$       2.03


9 %

Net derivative settlement gain

$       1.15


$       1.01


$       1.11


14 %


4 %


$       1.08


$       0.76


42 %

Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset retirement obligation liability accretion

$     12.46


$     12.59


$     11.23


(1) %


11 %


$     12.52


$     11.46


9 %

















(1) Amounts and percentage changes may not calculate due to rounding.

(2) Includes non-cash stock-based compensation expense per Boe of $0.32, $0.29, and $0.23 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, March 31, 2024, and June 30, 2023, respectively, and $0.31 and $0.24 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively.

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024




Adjusted EBITDAX Reconciliation (1)










(in thousands)




















Reconciliation of net income (GAAP) and net cash
provided by operating activities (GAAP) to Adjusted
EBITDAX (non-GAAP):

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


For the Six Months Ended
June 30,


For the Trailing
Twelve Months
Ended June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023


2024

Net income (GAAP)

$      210,293


$      149,874


$      341,492


$      348,426


$            810,946

Interest expense

21,807


22,148


43,680


44,607


90,703

Interest income

(6,333)


(4,994)


(13,103)


(9,696)


(23,261)

Income tax expense

53,590


42,092


85,659


97,598


84,383

Depletion, depreciation, amortization, and asset
retirement obligation liability accretion

179,651


157,832


345,839


312,021


724,299

Exploration (2)

15,906


14,064


33,362


31,541


57,154

Stock-based compensation expense

5,788


4,163


10,806


8,481


22,575

Net derivative (gain) loss

(12,118)


(11,674)


16,027


(63,003)


10,876

Net derivative settlement gain

16,523


15,636


29,797


20,712


36,006

Other, net

823


1,079


1,420


927


1,990

Adjusted EBITDAX (non-GAAP)

$      485,930


$      390,220


$      894,979


$      791,614


$         1,815,671

Interest expense

(21,807)


(22,148)


(43,680)


(44,607)


(90,703)

Interest income

6,333


4,994


13,103


9,696


23,261

Income tax expense

(53,590)


(42,092)


(85,659)


(97,598)


(84,383)

Exploration (2)(3)

(14,897)


(14,473)


(24,436)


(22,654)


(48,249)

Amortization of deferred financing costs

1,372


1,372


2,743


2,743


5,486

Deferred income taxes

43,516


44,278


70,907


94,246


64,917

Other, net

(20,690)


(680)


(28,102)


(14,119)


(26,521)

Net change in working capital

50,215


21,780


(47,473)


(4,436)


(47,588)

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)

$      476,382


$      383,251


$      752,382


$      714,885


$         1,611,891











(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above.

(2)  Stock-based compensation expense is a component of the exploration expense and general and administrative expense line items on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Therefore, the exploration line items shown in the reconciliation above will vary from the amount shown on the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations for the component of stock-based compensation expense recorded to exploration expense.

(3)  For the periods presented, amounts exclude certain capital expenditures related to unsuccessful exploration activity.

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024


Reconciliation of Net Income to Adjusted Net Income (1)





(in thousands, except per share data)

















For the Three Months Ended

June 30,


For the Six Months Ended

June 30,


2024


2023


2024


2023

Net income (GAAP)

$        210,293


$        149,874


$        341,492


$        348,426

Net derivative (gain) loss

(12,118)


(11,674)


16,027


(63,003)

Net derivative settlement gain

16,523


15,636


29,797


20,712

Other, net

823


1,079


1,420


927

Tax effect of adjustments (2)

(1,134)


(1,094)


(10,252)


8,976

Adjusted net income (non-GAAP)

$        214,387


$        153,821


$        378,484


$        316,038









Diluted net income per common share (GAAP)

$               1.82


$               1.25


$               2.94


$               2.88

Net derivative (gain) loss

(0.10)


(0.10)


0.14


(0.52)

Net derivative settlement gain

0.14


0.13


0.26


0.17

Other, net

—


0.01


0.01


0.01

Tax effect of adjustments (2)

(0.01)


(0.01)


(0.09)


0.07

Adjusted net income per diluted common share (non-GAAP)

$               1.85


$               1.28


$               3.26


$               2.61









Basic weighted-average common shares outstanding

114,634


119,408


115,138


120,533

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding

115,715


120,074


116,092


121,175









Note: Amounts may not calculate due to rounding.
















(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above.

(2) The tax effect of adjustments for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, and 2023, was calculated using a tax rate of 21.7%. This rate approximates the Company's statutory tax rate for the respective periods, as adjusted for ordinary permanent differences.

 

Reconciliation of Total Principal Amount of Debt to Net Debt (1)


(in thousands)



As of June 30, 2024

Principal amount of Senior Notes (2)

$                               1,585,144

Revolving credit facility (2)

—

Total principal amount of debt (GAAP)

1,585,144

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

487,869

Net Debt (non-GAAP)

$                               1,097,275



(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above.

(2) Amounts are from Note 5 - Long-Term Debt in Part I, Item I of the Company's Form 10-Q as of June 30, 2024.

 

SM ENERGY COMPANY

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2024


Adjusted Free Cash Flow (1)









(in thousands)











For the Three Months Ended

June 30,


For the Six Months Ended

June 30,



2024


2023


2024


2023

Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)


$        476,382


$        383,251


$        752,382


$        714,885

Net change in working capital


(50,215)


(21,780)


47,473


4,436

Cash flow from operations before net change in working capital (non-GAAP)


426,167


361,471


799,855


719,321










Capital expenditures (GAAP)


322,684


309,334


655,049


550,046

Changes in capital expenditure accruals


5,078


(42,653)


(21,491)


24,220

Capital expenditures before changes in accruals (non-GAAP)


327,762


266,681


633,558


574,266










Adjusted free cash flow (non-GAAP)


$          98,405


$          94,790


$        166,297


$        145,055










(1) See "Definitions of non-GAAP Measures and Metrics as Calculated by the Company" above.

 

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FAQ

What were SM Energy's Q2 2024 production results?

SM Energy reported Q2 2024 net production of 14.4 MMBoe or 158.5 MBoe/d, exceeding guidance.

What is the value of the Uinta Basin acquisition announced by SM Energy?

SM Energy's Uinta Basin acquisition is valued at $2.1 billion, including 63,300 net acres and 465 drilling locations.

How much did SM Energy increase its quarterly dividend in Q2 2024?

SM Energy increased its quarterly dividend by 11%, from $0.18 to $0.20 per share.

What was SM Energy's net income for Q2 2024?

SM Energy's net income for Q2 2024 was $210.3 million, or $1.82 per share.

How much did SM Energy allocate for stock repurchases and dividends in Q2 2024?

SM Energy allocated a total of $71.9 million for stock repurchases and dividends in Q2 2024.

What is the purpose of SM Energy's $1.5 billion senior notes issued in Q2 2024?

The $1.5 billion senior notes issued by SM Energy are intended to fund the Uinta Basin acquisitions and to redeem existing notes.

What was SM Energy's Adjusted EBITDAX for Q2 2024?

SM Energy's Adjusted EBITDAX for Q2 2024 was $485.9 million, a 25% increase YoY.

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