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Expand Energy vs SM Energy: EXE and SM compared
Expand Energy is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for SM Energy (Q3 2026). SM Energy is growing faster (+167% against +11% a year earlier). Expand Energy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.5% against 10.9%.
Where the money goes: EXE and SM
Expand Energy (EXE) · Q3 2026
Expand Energy, Q3 2026: revenue $3.3B (+11% year over year), operating margin 19.5%, net earnings $519M, operating cash flow $1.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
SM Energy (SM) · Q3 2026
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.
| Expand Energy (EXE) | SM Energy (SM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.3B | $2.2B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +11% | +167% |
| Operating margin | 19.5% | 10.9% |
| Net earnings | $519M | $93.0M |
| Net margin | 15.8% | 4.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.2B | $1.1B |
| Free cash flow | $339M | $411M |
| Market value | $19.7B | $7.2B |
| P/E | 7.3× | 7.3× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $123.33 | $45.39 |
Where the revenue comes from
SM Energy
- Crude Oil: $1.8B (84%)
- Natural Gas: $209M (10%)
- Natural Gas Liquids (NGL): $135M (6%)
- Other revenues: $10.0M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Expand Energy or SM Energy?
Expand Energy is the larger company: $3.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $2.2B for SM Energy (Q3 2026).
Is Expand Energy or SM Energy growing faster?
SM Energy is growing faster (+167% against +11% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Expand Energy or SM Energy?
Expand Energy is more profitable, with an operating margin of 19.5% against 10.9%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 27, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.