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title: "SM: Record free cash flow, debt reduction, and raised production outlook highlight strong 2Q26 results"
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description: "Record free cash flow and EBITDAX were achieved in 2Q26, driven by merger synergies, operational efficiency, and asset sales. Debt was reduced by $1.1B, and $137MM was returned to stockholders, with guidance raised for second-half production and a clear path to low leverage by year-end.Original document: SM Energy Company [SM] Slides Release — Aug. 6 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# SM: Record free cash flow, debt reduction, and raised production outlook highlight strong 2Q26 results

Record free cash flow and EBITDAX were achieved in 2Q26, driven by merger synergies, operational efficiency, and asset sales. Debt was reduced by $1.1B, and $137MM was returned to stockholders, with guidance raised for second-half production and a clear path to low leverage by year-end.

Original document: SM Energy Company \[SM\] Slides Release — Aug. 6 2026

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