SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) Stock Rating Lowered by Wall Street Zen

SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) was downgraded by research analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note issued on Saturday.

Separately, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of SandRidge Energy in a report on Monday, December 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold”.

SandRidge Energy Stock Performance

Shares of SandRidge Energy stock opened at $17.40 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $639.80 million, a P/E ratio of 9.16 and a beta of 0.55. SandRidge Energy has a 52-week low of $8.81 and a 52-week high of $18.45. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $15.86 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.76.

SandRidge Energy (NYSE:SD) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The oil and natural gas company reported $0.34 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.37 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $39.40 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $43.70 million. SandRidge Energy had a return on equity of 11.43% and a net margin of 44.90%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On SandRidge Energy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of SD. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of SandRidge Energy by 2,011.6% in the second quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 3,632 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $39,000 after buying an additional 3,460 shares in the last quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC grew its stake in SandRidge Energy by 92.8% during the second quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 3,852 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock valued at $42,000 after acquiring an additional 1,854 shares in the last quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue increased its holdings in SandRidge Energy by 391.0% during the 4th quarter. State of Alaska Department of Revenue now owns 6,604 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $94,000 after acquiring an additional 5,259 shares during the period. NewEdge Advisors LLC increased its holdings in SandRidge Energy by 11.1% during the 3rd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 10,000 shares of the oil and natural gas company’s stock worth $113,000 after acquiring an additional 1,000 shares during the period. Finally, Independent Advisor Alliance purchased a new stake in SandRidge Energy in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $114,000. 61.84% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting SandRidge Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting SandRidge Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company reported higher production and operational strength that lifted Q4 earnings year?over?year and supported modest revenue growth — this underpins the bullish near?term outlook. SD Q4 Earnings Rise Y/Y on Higher Production & Strong Operations
• Positive Sentiment: Management set 2026 oil production guidance targeting ~20% growth and said it is advancing the Cherokee development — a clear growth catalyst if execution matches plans. SandRidge Energy outlines 20% oil production growth in 2026 while advancing Cherokee development
• Positive Sentiment: Board declared a $0.12 quarterly cash dividend (DRIP available), providing income and signaling confidence in cash flow — this can support the share price and attract income-focused investors. SANDRIDGE ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS…, $0.12 PER SHARE CASH DIVIDEND, AND 2026 GUIDANCE
• Neutral Sentiment: Full earnings/operational details and management commentary are available in the Q4 earnings call transcript for deeper color on capital allocation, drilling plans and commodity assumptions. SandRidge (SD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Reported EPS of $0.34 missed consensus ($0.37) and revenue of $39.4M came in below estimates (~$43.7M), which tempers the beat narrative and could limit upside if weak commodity prices persist. Press Release / Q4 Results PDF

SandRidge Energy Company Profile

SandRidge Energy, Inc (NYSE: SD) is an independent exploration and production company focused on the development of onshore oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The company concentrates its operations primarily in the Anadarko Basin, applying horizontal drilling and multi-stage hydraulic fracturing techniques to exploit unconventional reservoirs. SandRidge’s asset portfolio includes both crude oil and natural gas liquids, complemented by associated gas production, with infrastructure investments designed to optimize midstream availability and enhance capital efficiency.

Founded in 2006 by industry veteran Tom L.