SM Energy reported a successful third quarter in 2024, marked by strong operational execution and increased oil production. The acquisition of Uinta Basin assets is expected to enhance future financial performance.
Net production was 15.6 MMBoe, or 170.0 MBoe/d, at 46% oil or 77.4 MBbls/d, which exceeded guidance.
Net income was $240.5 million, or $2.09 per diluted common share, Adjusted net income was $1.62 per diluted common share, Adjusted EBITDAX was $481.5 million, all of which benefited from strong oil production and lower than expected operating costs.
Adjusted free cash flow was $129.8 million, up 32% from the second quarter 2024.
On October 1, 2024, the Company completed the previously announced $2.1 billion acquisition of an undivided 80 percent interest in the Uinta Basin assets.
SM Energy anticipates sequential growth in oil and total production volumes by around 40% and 25%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2024, while focusing on integrating Utah operations.
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