Cover page Cover page
Cover page Cover page | Jul. 23, 2020 | Jul. 21, 2020 |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Jul. 21, 2020 | |
Entity Registrant Name | SM Energy Co | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity File Number | 001-31539 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 41-0518430 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1775 Sherman Street, Suite 1200 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Denver | |
Entity Address, State or Province | CO | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 80203 | |
City Area Code | (303) | |
Local Phone Number | 861-8140 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, $0.01 par value | |
Trading Symbol | SM | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000893538 | |
Amendment Flag | false |