SM Energy: A Debt-Cut Play with Real Free-Cash-Flow Upside
SM Energy (SM) is executing a clear free-cash-flow-first plan after its merger with Civitas. With a market cap near $8.1B, an EV/EBITDA of 6.7, and 2026 guidance that prioritizes $950M of asset sales plus ~$570M in FCF, the equity looks underappreciated. This trade idea lays out an actionable long: entry $33.77, stop $30.00, target $42.00, horizon …