The share price of SM Energy Company (NYSE:SM) fell by 12.57% between October 3 and October 10, 2025, putting it among the Energy Stocks that Lost the Most This Week.
SM Energy Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition, and production of natural gas and crude oil in the United States.
SM Energy Company was among the oil and gas stocks that tumbled this week following a sharp drop in the global crude oil price, with the WTI crude falling below $60 – a level it last hit in May. The drop comes amid a reignition of trade tensions between China and the United States and the resultant prospects of an economic slowdown.
Moreover, Mizuho lowered its price target for SM Energy Company from $39 to $38 this week as part of a Q3 earnings preview. However, the analyst maintained an ‘Outperform’ rating on the company’s shares.
According to recent reports from Bloomberg, SM Energy Company is considering a merger with fellow Permian producer Civitas Resources as part of the consolidation wave in the American shale industry. The combined company would command an enterprise value of at least $14 billion, making it one of the year’s biggest oil and gas deals.
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