SM SEC Filing News — SM Energy Company

Latest SEC filings for SM Energy Company (SM) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries; original filings remain at the SEC/source links and were authored by their filers, not StrongBuyAnalytics. Filing dates shown are source dates. Coverage and detection can be delayed or incomplete because of SEC availability, amendments, parsing, caching, or outages. Latest source filing date shown: 2026-10-14.

SM Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil, gas, and natural gas liquids in the United States. The company holds working interests in oil and gas producing wells in the Midland Basin, South Texas, Uinta Basin, and DJ Basin. The company was formerly known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company and changed its name to SM Energy Company in May 2010. SM Energy Company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Denver…
Sector: Energy Industry: Oil & Gas E&P Market Cap: $9.3B
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Classifications
2
Bearish Classifications
14
Insider Transactions
4
Material Events (8-K)
1
Periodic Reports
Rule-based classifications for SM currently lean bearish. Of the 20 filing records displayed, 2 carry bearish classifications (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
SM Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-06-23 — 2026-10-14
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 2 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Form 144 Filing
$647.9K
JAMES LEBECK · 2026-08-21
17,500 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
1
Proposed insider sale filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Insider Transactions 14 · Forms 3, 4 and 5

A Form 4 is filed within two business days of a company insider — an officer, a director, or a holder of more than ten percent of the stock — changing their position in the shares. All 14 filings in this group are Form 4s for SM Energy Company.

The difficulty with reading these filings as a group is that a single form type covers transactions that mean entirely different things. An executive spending their own money to buy stock and an executive having shares withheld to pay tax on a vesting grant both appear as a Form 4. Every filing below is therefore tagged with the nature of the underlying transaction, taken from the transaction code reported on the form itself.

Across the 14 insider filings shown, the breakdown is 6 compensation award, 5 option exercise, 2 open-market sale and 1 gift. 2 of them involved a discretionary open-market trade; the rest are compensation and administrative mechanics.

What each transaction type means

Compensation award ×6
Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.
Option exercise ×5
The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.
Open-market sale ×2
The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.
Gift ×1
Shares were transferred as a gift, typically for estate or charitable planning. No sale into the market took place.
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-09-11

SM insider Venkatraman Ashwin (Director) sold 3,650 shares (~$139.7K)

Venkatraman Ashwin, listed as Director at SM Energy Co, reported an open-market sale of 3,650 SM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 3,650 $38.28 $139.7K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Venkatraman Ashwin (Director) Shares: 3,650 Est. Value: $139.7K
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Gift Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-08-24

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

PURSELL A WADE (EVP & CFO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were transferred as a gift, typically for estate or charitable planning. No sale into the market took place.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
G Gift 5,000 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: PURSELL A WADE (EVP & CFO) Shares: 5,000
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Open-market sale Insider Selling 2026-08-24

SM insider Lebeck James Barker (EVP, GC & Corp Secretary) sold 17,500 shares (~$647.9K)

Lebeck James Barker, listed as EVP, GC & Corp Secretary at SM Energy Co, reported an open-market sale of 17,500 SM shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

The insider sold shares on the open market. Sales may be discretionary or executed automatically under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, and a Form 4 does not always make clear which applies.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
S Open-market sale 17,500 $37.02 $647.9K
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lebeck James Barker (EVP, GC & Corp Secretary) Shares: 17,500 Est. Value: $647.9K
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-24

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

PURSELL A WADE (EVP & CFO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 16,917 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 7,403 $26.10 $193.2K
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 54,412 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: PURSELL A WADE (EVP & CFO) Shares: 24,320
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-24

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Lebeck James Barker (EVP, GC & Corp Secretary) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 7,520 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 3,291 $26.10 $85.9K
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 42,752 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lebeck James Barker (EVP, GC & Corp Secretary) Shares: 10,811
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-24

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McDonald Elizabeth Anne (President & CEO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 90,168 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McDonald Elizabeth Anne (President & CEO)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-24

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bennett Alan D (Vice President - Controller) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 7,288 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bennett Alan D (Vice President - Controller)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-24

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McKenna Blake Douglas (EVP and COO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award derivative · Restricted Stock Units 46,639 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McKenna Blake Douglas (EVP and COO)
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Lebeck James Barker (EVP, GC & Corp Secretary) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
J Other transaction 622 $15.90 $9.9K
M Option exercise 5,269 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 2,306 $26.10 $60.2K
M Option exercise 6,108 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 2,673 $26.10 $69.8K
M Option exercise 10,880 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 4,761 $26.10 $124.3K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 5,269 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 6,108 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 10,880 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Lebeck James Barker (EVP, GC & Corp Secretary) Shares: 32,619
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McDonald Elizabeth Anne (President & CEO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
J Other transaction 912 $15.96 $14.6K
J Other transaction 1,309 $15.90 $20.8K
M Option exercise 9,690 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 4,240 $26.10 $110.7K
M Option exercise 14,720 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 6,440 $26.10 $168.1K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 9,690 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 14,720 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McDonald Elizabeth Anne (President & CEO) Shares: 37,311
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Bennett Alan D (Vice President - Controller) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 948 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 396 $26.10 $10.3K
M Option exercise 630 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 264 $26.10 $6.9K
M Option exercise 1,919 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 802 $26.10 $20.9K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 948 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 630 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 1,919 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Bennett Alan D (Vice President - Controller) Shares: 4,959
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

PURSELL A WADE (EVP & CFO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
J Other transaction 190 $15.90 $3.0K
M Option exercise 11,855 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 3,705 $26.10 $96.7K
M Option exercise 9,543 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 4,176 $26.10 $109.0K
M Option exercise 16,000 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 5,800 $26.10 $151.4K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 11,855 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 9,543 — —
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 16,000 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: PURSELL A WADE (EVP & CFO) Shares: 51,269
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Option exercise Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-02

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

McKenna Blake Douglas (EVP and COO) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

The insider converted options into shares. The exercise price was fixed when the options were granted, so the timing usually tracks an expiry schedule.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
M Option exercise 4,160 — —
F Tax withholding on vested shares 1,196 $26.10 $31.2K
M Option exercise derivative · Restricted Stock Units 4,160 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: McKenna Blake Douglas (EVP and COO) Shares: 5,356
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Form 4 Compensation award Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-06-23

SM insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Venkatraman Ashwin (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Shares were granted as compensation rather than purchased. No cash changed hands, so the filing reflects a pay decision by the company, not a judgement about the price.

Transactions reported on this filing
Code Nature Shares Price Value
A Compensation award 6,166 — —
Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Venkatraman Ashwin (Director) Shares: 6,166
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Proposed Insider Sales 1 · Form 144

A Form 144 is a notice of intent to sell restricted or control securities. It is not a record that anything was sold. SM Energy Company has 1 such notice in this period.

The distinction matters because a Form 144 is frequently reported as though it were a completed insider sale. The filer may sell all of the shares covered, some of them, or none at all, and there is no obligation to update the notice either way. A sale that is actually executed by an officer or director shows up separately on a Form 4, which is the filing to check before treating a proposed sale as a real one.

Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-08-21

SM Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by JAMES LEBECK (17,500 shares) ~$647.9K

JAMES LEBECK filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell SM (SM Energy Co) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: JAMES LEBECK Shares: 17,500 Est. Value: $647.9K
View on SEC EDGAR → Open Filing Document →
Material Events 4 · Form 8-K

An 8-K reports a material event in the window between scheduled reports. There are 4 in this period for SM Energy Company. Each 8-K names the item number it is filed under, and that number is the fastest way to tell a routine disclosure from a consequential one.

Item 2.02 is an earnings release, Item 5.02 is a change of directors or officers, and Item 1.01 or 2.01 covers a material agreement or a completed acquisition. Item 7.01 and Item 8.01 are the general-purpose disclosure items and carry no fixed meaning on their own.

Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-10-14

SM filed 8-K — material company event

SM Energy Co filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
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Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-09-04

SM filed 8-K — material company event

SM Energy Co filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
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Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-08-05

SM filed 8-K — material company event

SM Energy Co filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
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Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-16

SM filed 8-K — material company event

SM Energy Co filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Summary unavailable — view the original SEC filing for the full text.

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
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Periodic Reports 1 · Forms 10-K and 10-Q

The periodic reports are where the audited and reviewed financial statements live. This period contains 1 quarterly report (10-Q) for SM Energy Company.

The two are not equivalent in weight. A 10-K is audited by an external firm and includes the full risk factor disclosure, business description and management discussion; a 10-Q is unaudited, reviewed rather than examined, and much shorter. When a figure in a quarterly report is later revised, the annual report is usually where the correction appears.

An amended report — 10-K/A or 10-Q/A — restates or corrects something in the original filing, and is worth reading against the version it replaces.

Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-08-06

SM filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

SM Energy Co filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
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How we classify SM Energy Company's filings

Straight from EDGAR

Each displayed record links to an original source document. StrongBuyAnalytics provides navigation and brief excerpts or summaries, not the filing itself. Parsing may omit context or contain errors, so read the original document in full.

Transaction codes, not guesswork

The nature shown on each insider filing comes from the transaction code the filer entered on the form itself — P for an open-market purchase, A for a compensation award, F for shares withheld to pay tax, M for an option exercise. Where one filing contains several codes, the transaction table lists them line by line.

Why the distinction matters

Insider activity is routinely summarised as buying or selling, which flattens together decisions that mean very different things. Shares withheld for tax on a vesting grant are an automatic administrative step; shares bought on the open market are someone committing their own money at the current price.

What this page does not tell you

A filing records what happened, not why. Form 4 does not always disclose whether a sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plan, and no single filing is a basis for a decision on SM. Read these alongside the fundamentals rather than in isolation.

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