Last dividend date: Apr 17, 2025
Dividend yield: 2.83%
Payout ratio: 10.9%
SM Energy's most recent dividend was on Apr 17, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.2 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $0.78 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 2.83% based on its recent close price.
SM dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
SM Energy Dividend yield
SM has a dividend yield of 2.83% which is lower than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 4.7%, SM Energy's dividend yield is 40% lower. The current dividend yield is higher than the historical average of 1.3% of the last 5 years.
SM Dividend history
SM Energy has been paying dividends since 1994. SM has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 18% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone down by 43% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 106%.
SM Energy Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2 | 3.39% |
| Jan 24, 2025 | $0.2 | 1.9% |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.2 | 1.7% |
| Jul 19, 2024 | $0.18 | 1.48% |
| Apr 18, 2024 | $0.18 | 1.37% |
| Jan 18, 2024 | $0.18 | 1.76% |
| Oct 23, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.43% |
| Jul 20, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.73% |
| Apr 20, 2023 | $0.15 | 1.61% |
| Jan 19, 2023 | $0.15 | 0.93% |
| Oct 24, 2022 | $0.15 | 0.37% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | $0.01 | 0.05% |
| Oct 22, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.06% |
| Apr 22, 2021 | $0.01 | 0.13% |
| Oct 22, 2020 | $0.01 | 1.26% |
| Apr 23, 2020 | $0.01 | 3.24% |
| Oct 24, 2019 | $0.05 | 1.29% |
| Apr 25, 2019 | $0.05 | 0.61% |
| Oct 25, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.39% |
| Apr 26, 2018 | $0.05 | 0.43% |
| Oct 19, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.55% |
| Apr 19, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.46% |
| Oct 19, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.25% |
| Apr 20, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.37% |
| Oct 21, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.28% |
| Apr 22, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.18% |
SM Energy dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SM has a payout ratio of 10.9% which is lower than the Energy sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 60.4%, SM Energy's payout ratio is 82% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| SM SM Energy Co | 2.83% | $0.78 | 10.9% |
| EXE Expand Energy Corp. | 1.88% | $2.3 | N/A |
| RRC Range Resources Corp | 0.79% | $0.34 | 30.4% |
| CRK Comstock Resources Inc | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does SM Energy pay a dividend?
Yes, SM Energy has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was SM's last dividend?
SM Energy's last regular dividend was on Apr 17, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.2 per share.
How much dividend does SM Energy pay (per share)?
SM's annualized dividend per share is $0.78.
What is SM Energy's dividend yield?
Currently SM Energy's dividend yield is 2.83%.
How often does SM Energy pay dividends?
SM Energy pays four dividends per year.
What is SM Energy's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of SM Energy is 10.9%.
Does SM Energy pay a good dividend?
SM Energy's dividend yield is lower than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.