[8-K] SM Energy Co Reports Material Event

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SM Energy Company furnished a press release announcing its third‑quarter 2025 financial and operating results, along with an operational update. The company replaced its previously scheduled November 5 webcast with a conference call today, November 3, at 8:00 a.m. Mountain / 10:00 a.m. Eastern, accessible via webcast and telephone as described in the release. The press release is provided as Exhibit 99.1.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

November 3, 2025

SM Energy Company

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware			001-31539			41-0518430
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)			(Commission File Number)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1700 Lincoln Street, Suite 3200						80203
Denver, Colorado						(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 861-8140

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2.):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.01 par value			SM			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

In accordance with General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the following information, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall such information and exhibit be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

On November 3, 2025, SM Energy Company (“Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter of 2025, as well as providing an operational update. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated by reference herein. As indicated in the press release, the Company’s webcast and conference call originally scheduled for November 5, 2025, has been cancelled and replaced with a conference call today, November 3, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. Mountain time/10:00 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call is publicly accessible via webcast (available live and for replay) and telephone, and the press release includes instructions for accessing the webcast via the Company's website and dial-in information for the call. Availability of the webcast on the Company’s website is at the Company’s discretion and may be discontinued at any time.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number			Description
99.1			Press release of SM Energy Company dated November 3, 2025, entitled "SM Energy Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results; Continued Operational Excellence Drives Financial Beat"
104			Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and included as Exhibit 101)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

									SM ENERGY COMPANY
Date:			November 3, 2025			By:			/s/ ALAN D. BENNETT
									Alan D. Bennett
									Vice President - Controller
									(Principal Accounting Officer)

FAQ

What did SM (SM Energy) announce in this 8-K?

The company announced Q3 2025 financial and operating results and provided an operational update via a press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

When is SM Energy's conference call for Q3 2025?

The call is on November 3 at 8:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. ET.

How can I access SM Energy's Q3 2025 call?

Access is available via webcast and telephone, with details provided in the press release.

Was the previously scheduled call changed?

Yes. The November 5 webcast was canceled and replaced by the November 3 conference call.

Is the information considered filed or furnished?

The information under Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished, not filed, under SEC rules.

Which exhibit contains the Q3 2025 results press release?

The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1.

What is SM Energy’s trading symbol and exchange?

The common stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol SM.