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SM Energy (SM) operating margin by quarter

SM Energy's operating margin was 10.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -49.0 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 10.9% (Q3 2026) to 59.8% (Q2 2026).

SM Energy operating margin by quarterSM Energy operating margin by quarter32.7%Q1 202537.2%Q2 202530.3%Q3 202525.8%Q4 202559.8%Q2 202610.9%Q3 2026
QuarterOperating marginQ/QY/Y
Q3 202610.9%-49.0 pts-19.4 pts
Q2 202659.8%+34.0 pts+22.6 pts
Q4 202525.8%-4.5 pts—
Q3 202530.3%-6.9 pts—
Q2 202537.2%+4.5 pts—
Q1 202532.7%——

Q3 2026 at a glance

SM Energy, Q3 2026: revenue $2.2B (+167% year over year), operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $93.0M, operating cash flow $1.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.

Questions

What is SM Energy's operating margin?

SM Energy's operating margin was 10.9% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -49.0 pts from Q2 2026.

How has SM Energy's operating margin changed?

Over the last 6 quarters it ranged from 10.9% (Q3 2026) to 59.8% (Q2 2026).

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