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Dec 31, 2023
SM Energy Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Announced Q4 and full year 2023 operating and financial results, year-end 2023 estimated net proved reserves, and its 2024 operating plan.
Key Takeaways
SM Energy reported strong Q4 2023 results with a net income of $247.1 million, or $2.12 per diluted common share, and net production of 14.1 MMBoe, or 153.5 MBoe/d. The company ended the year with record net proved reserves of 605 MMBoe and a strengthened balance sheet, achieving its target of less than $1 billion net debt.
Net income for Q4 2023 was $247.1 million, or $2.12 per diluted common share.
Adjusted EBITDAX for Q4 2023 was $445.1 million.
Q4 2023 net production was 14.1 MMBoe, or 153.5 MBoe/d.
The Company ended 2023 with cash and cash equivalents of $616.2 million.
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Forward Guidance
SM Energy's 2024 operating plan targets value creation through operational execution, returning capital to stockholders, and maintaining portfolio quality, with capital expenditures expected to range between $1.16 and $1.20 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Focusing on operational execution to deliver low breakeven, high return wells.
- Returning capital to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends.
- Maintaining and expanding portfolio quality and depth.
- Net production volumes are expected to range between 56-59 MMBoe.
- Capital program is expected to increase the allocation to Midland Basin activity.
Challenges Ahead
- Capital expenditures adjusted for capital accruals are expected to range between $1.16 and $1.20 billion, excluding acquisitions.
- Capital expenditures are weighted to the first half of the year, which includes approximately 60% of 2024 well completions.
- Net production is expected to be approximately 13.0 MMBoe, or approximately 143 MBoe/d, at 43%-44% oil, which includes the effect of adverse weather during January.
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