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title: "Wells Fargo Sticks to Their Hold Rating for SM Energy (SM)"
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description: "Wells Fargo analyst Sam Margolin maintained a Hold rating on SM Energy with a $32.00 price target, while shares closed at $26.85. This contrasts with the broader market consensus of a Moderate Buy and an average price target of $38.56."
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# Wells Fargo Sticks to Their Hold Rating for SM Energy (SM)

In a report released yesterday, Sam Margolin from Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on SM Energy, with a price target of $32.00. The company’s shares closed yesterday at $26.85.

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Margolin covers the Energy sector, focusing on stocks such as BP, Chevron, and Marathon Petroleum. According to TipRanks, Margolin has an average return of 11.5% and a 66.44% success rate on recommended stocks. 

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for SM Energy with a $38.56 average price target.

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