[Form 4] SM Energy Co Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Quintana Julio M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

SM Energy Co director Julio M. Quintana received a grant of 10,377 shares of common stock as board compensation on June 22, 2026. The shares are in the form of restricted stock that will vest in full on December 31, 2026, adding to his equity stake.

After this award, Quintana directly holds 120,191 shares of SM Energy common stock, aligning his interests more closely with other shareholders through additional stock-based compensation rather than a cash transaction.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Quintana Julio M

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock, $.01 Par Value	10,377	$0.00	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock, $.01 Par Value — 120,191 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Restricted stock grant: 10,377 shares Holdings after transaction: 120,191 shares Vesting date: December 31, 2026 +1 more

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Restricted stock grant 10,377 shares Common stock awarded as board compensation on June 22, 2026

Holdings after transaction 120,191 shares Director Julio M. Quintana direct ownership after grant

Vesting date December 31, 2026 Restricted stock vests in full on this date

Transaction price per share $0.0000 Equity compensation grant, no cash paid per share

Key Terms

restricted stock, Form 4, Grant, award, or other acquisition, common stock

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restricted stock financial

"These shares of restricted stock will vest in full on December 31, 2026."

Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.

Form 4 regulatory

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""

common stock financial

"10,377 shares of the Issuer's common stock for compensation as a board member."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Quintana Julio M

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1700 LINCOLN STREET

SUITE 3200

(Street)

DENVER COLORADO 80203

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
SM Energy Co [ SM ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/22/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock, $.01 Par Value	06/22/2026		A(1)		10,377	A	$0	120,191	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. On June 22, 2026, the Reporting Person was granted 10,377 shares of the Issuer's common stock for compensation as a board member. These shares of restricted stock will vest in full on December 31, 2026.

Remarks:

	Andrew T. Fiske (Attorney-in-Fact)	06/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did SM Energy (SM) report for Julio M. Quintana?

SM Energy reported that director Julio M. Quintana received a grant of 10,377 shares of common stock as board compensation. The award was reported as a Form 4 transaction coded "A" for a grant or award, not an open-market purchase or sale.

When do Julio M. Quintana’s new SM Energy restricted shares vest?

The 10,377 restricted shares granted to Julio M. Quintana vest in full on December 31, 2026. Until that date, the award remains restricted stock, typically subject to continued board service or similar conditions set by SM Energy’s compensation arrangements.

How many SM Energy shares does Julio M. Quintana hold after this grant?

Following the grant, Julio M. Quintana directly holds 120,191 shares of SM Energy common stock. This total includes the 10,377-share restricted stock award received as compensation for his service as a board member on June 22, 2026.

Was cash paid for Julio M. Quintana’s new SM Energy shares?

No cash was paid for these shares; the per-share transaction price is reported as 0.0000. The 10,377 shares were granted to Julio M. Quintana purely as equity compensation for his role on SM Energy’s board of directors.

Does this SM Energy Form 4 indicate an insider buying or selling in the market?

The filing reflects an equity grant, not a market trade. The transaction code "A" shows a grant or award acquisition of 10,377 shares to director Julio M. Quintana, rather than an open-market purchase or sale of SM Energy stock.