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Sandridge Energy Inc

SDNYSE

SectorEnergy

IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production

Beta (adjusted)0.65

Intrinsic Value $14.28median of 5 methods · middle span $14-$16based on filings through 30 Jun 2026

Market Price $13.56Price as of 1 Oct 2026

Near fair valueIntrinsic value is 5% above the market price

−50% · IV below pricenear fair value ±15%IV above price · +50%

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Market Cap $502.7M

Enterprise Value $389.4M

Shares Outstanding 37.1M diluted

Moat Rating Wide

Next Earnings Date4 Nov 2026

Last ex-dividend20 May 2026

All prices and values are periodic snapshots, not live quotes. Source dates are shown for reference.

Thesis

Street consensus, scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggers

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Thesis Summary

SandRidge Energy Inc. (NYSE: SD) presents a balanced risk-reward profile as of mid-2026. The company has successfully transitioned into a highly disciplined, debt-free operator focused on the Mid-Continent and Western Anadarko Basin, specifically the Cherokee play. Its strong balance sheet, characterized by over $104 million in cash and zero debt, provides excellent downside protection and capital return flexibility (evidenced by an 8% increase in the regular dividend to $0.13/share and a $0.20/share special dividend in Q1 2026). However, its growth is constrained by a selective one-rig drilling program, and its unhedged exposure (over 70% of production is exposed to spot prices) leaves it highly sensitive to commodity price fluctuations. At current valuations, the stock is fairly valued, reflecting its stable cash generation but limited near-term production upside.

This section is the 12-month view: analyst targets and the probability-weighted scenarios built from them. The intrinsic value at the top of this page answers a different question: what the business is worth today.

Street view · analyst 12-month targets1 analysts · as of 18 Aug 2026

Low · most bearish analyst$15.00

Mean target$15.00

High · most bullish analyst$15.00

Our research · scenarios, merits, risks, and invalidation triggersResearch as of 19 Jun 2026

Scenarios · 12-month scenario targetsAnchored at research date

Bear CaseDownside scenario

A prolonged downturn in commodity prices severely impacts realized revenues, while operational delays or cost overruns in the Cherokee play restrict production growth. Tighter liquidity limits further special dividends, and the lack of hedging protection exposes the company to significant cash flow contraction.

Base CaseCentral scenario

The company maintains its one-rig Cherokee development program, drilling 10 wells and completing 8 in 2026. Production remains stable within guidance, and moderate commodity prices support the ongoing quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share. Free cash flow recovers from temporary Q1 capital-intensive deficits to positive territory by year-end.

Bull CaseUpside scenario

A bull case involves a successful consolidation strategy, acquiring assets from distressed sellers, and leveraging its strong balance sheet with zero debt and high liquidity to return capital to shareholders via dividends.

Scenarios are anchored to street consensus at the research date, with our probabilities and rationale.

Key Investment Merits

Pristine balance sheet with $104.1 million in cash and zero debt as of March 31, 2026.
Strong shareholder alignment through regular quarterly dividends, special distributions, and an active share repurchase program.
Significant tax asset optionality with approximately $1.5 billion in federal NOLs to shield future taxable income.

Key Investment Risks

High commodity price sensitivity due to low hedge coverage (under 30% of 2026 production guidance).
Concentration risk with development activity limited to a single rig in the Cherokee play.
Susceptibility to negative free cash flow during periods of elevated capital expenditures, as seen in Q1 2026.

Thesis Invalidation Triggers

A sustained drop in WTI crude oil below $60/bbl or natural gas below $2.00/Mcf.
A major operational failure or dry hole campaign in the Cherokee play that halts production growth.
A large, dilutive acquisition that compromises the company's debt-free status.

All scenarios are estimates and subject to change. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

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