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SDSandRidge Energy, Inc.Buy Wait6.9·$13.72+1.86%
Buy WaitModerate Confidence
Investment thesis

SandRidge Energy pairs a cheap valuation (8.9x forward P/E, PEG 0.21) and high-margin compounder quality with a strong 3-of-4 earnings beat streak, but near-term technicals have turned bearish and the stock has already reached its analyst price target, favoring a wait-for-pullback approach over an immediate add.

Thesis pillars

  • Attractive Valuation Vs EarningsStable
  • High Margin Compounder QualityStable
  • Consistent Earnings Beat StreakStable
  • +2 more pillars — see the Why tab for full reasoning

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SandRidge Energy, Inc. (SD) Stock Analysis

Range Bound setup · Catalyst-Driven edge

Buy WaitVALUE-TRAP 1/5ValueGrowthQualityModerate Confidence

Energy · Oil & Gas E&P

Wait for pullback to $12.79. Weak momentum; also recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $13.72. Engine's entry $12.79 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Concentration risk — Geographic: Mid-Continent region; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

SandRidge Energy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the United States Mid-Continent region. As of December 31, 2025, it holds interests in 1,446 gross (825 net) producing wells, and one active drilling rig. The company was... Read more

$13.72+14.3% A.UpsideScore 6.9/10#11 of 48 Oil & Gas E&P
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield-1.33%
IncomeYield3.93%Payout22.93%sustainable
Entry $12.79(Atr Pullback Sticky)Stop $11.98Target $15.23(resistance)A.R:R -1.2:1
Analyst target$15.00+9.3%1 analysts
Range unavailable (1 analysts)

Wait for pullback to $12.79. Weak momentum; also recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $13.72. Engine's entry $12.79 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Concentration risk — Geographic: Mid-Continent region; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: RSI 43 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-7.1% upside). Wait for pullback. Score 6.9/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/8 gates (clean insider activity, news events none recent, earnings proximity 29d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on weak momentum and favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

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Recent developments

updated 2026-07-08
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Aug 5, 202629d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Attractive valuation
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Geographic: Mid-Continent region
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Negative momentum

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)6.4
P/E (Fwd)8.8
Mkt Cap$484M
EV/EBITDA3.5
Profit Mgn46.4%
ROE15.3%
Rev Growth16.8%
Beta0.50
Dividend3.93%
Rating analysts10

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatWideCompounder

Options Flow

P/C1.90bearish
IV164%elevated

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHGeographicMid-Continent region
    10-K Item 1A: 'All of our operations are located in the Mid-Continent region, making us vulnerable to risks associated with operating in a limited number of major geographic areas'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-06-16Item 1.01LOW
    Board approved Amendment No. 3 to the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, extending its expiration from July 1, 2026 to July 1, 2029, to be submitted to stockholders for approval at the 2027 Annual Meeting.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-06-16Item 5.02LOW
    At the 2026 Annual Meeting, stockholders approved an amendment extending the expiration date of the 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan to June 10, 2036; routine compensatory plan extension, not a departure.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-04-21Item 5.02LOW
    Director Randolph C. Read notified the company he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting and will serve until his term expires; the company states the decision was not due to any disagreement.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker·1 ceiling hit

Price action weak — below key moving averages, no momentum carry. Needs a base before trend-continuation setups apply.static

Obv
1.0
Volume
1.6
Ma Position
2.2
Macd
3.7
Rsi
4.5
Volume distribution (falling OBV)Below 200-MA but MA still rising (+3.7%/30d) — pullback in uptrend, not confirmed weakness
GatesMomentum 2.6<4.5A.R:R -1.2=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentInsider activity: OKNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 29d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARRange BoundSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
43 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $13.05Resistance $15.54

Price Targets

$12
$13
$15
A.Upside+11.0%
A.R:R-1.2:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.8%
Max %1.5%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-7.1% upside)
! momentum at 2.6 (below the engine's 4.5 threshold)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-05 (29d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SD stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $12.79. Weak momentum; also recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $13.72. Engine's entry $12.79 (Atr Pullback Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risks: Concentration risk — Geographic: Mid-Continent region; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: RSI 43 mid-range, Bollinger mid-band. Fundamentals strong but target reached (-7.1% upside). Wait for pullback. Target $15.23 (+11.0%), stop $11.98 (−14.5%), A.R:R -1.2:1. Score 6.9/10, moderate confidence.

What is the SD stock price target?

Take-profit target: $15.23 (+14.3% upside). Target $15.23 (+11.0%), stop $11.98 (−14.5%), A.R:R -1.2:1. Stop-loss: $11.98.

What are the risks of investing in SD?

Concentration risk — Geographic: Mid-Continent region; Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Negative momentum.

Is SD overvalued or undervalued?

SandRidge Energy, Inc. trades at a P/E of 6.4 (forward 8.8). TrendMatrix value score: 9.5/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about SD?

10 analysts cover SD with a consensus score of 2.1/5. Average price target: $15.

What does SandRidge Energy, Inc. do?SandRidge Energy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the United...

SandRidge Energy, Inc. engages in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas in the United States Mid-Continent region. As of December 31, 2025, it holds interests in 1,446 gross (825 net) producing wells, and one active drilling rig. The company was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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