SM Energy Profit Margin

SM Energy posts a profit margin of 18.15% as of June 2026. That compares with 27.74% in the prior-year period — down 34.6% year over year. That is above the Energy sector average of 16.51%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, SM Energy's profit margin was 27.74%. The latest reading is 18.15% — a 34.6% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Energy stocks, a profit margin near 16.51% is typical. SM Energy's 18.15% is higher that level. That is roughly 10.0% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

SM Energy's profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is 18.15% as of June 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for SM's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 16.51%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; SM Energy's other metric pages and overview cover the third.