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Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: SM Energy (SM), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) and Bristow Group (VTOL)

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There’s a lot to be optimistic about in the Energy sector as 3 analysts just weighed in on SM Energy (SM), Gran Tierra Energy (GTE) and Bristow Group (VTOL) with bullish sentiments.

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SM Energy (SM)

In a report released today, Leo Mariani from Roth MKM maintained a Buy rating on SM Energy, with a price target of $34.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $29.02, close to its 52-week low of $26.66.

According to TipRanks.com, Mariani is a top 100 analyst with an average return of 27.3% and a 68.5% success rate. Mariani covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Tamboran Resources Corporation, California Resources Corp, and Occidental Petroleum. ;'>

SM Energy has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $38.67, a 24.3% upside from current levels. In a report released today, Siebert Williams Shank & Co also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $41.00 price target.

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Gran Tierra Energy (GTE)

In a report released today, Jamie Somerville from Roth MKM reiterated a Buy rating on Gran Tierra Energy, with a price target of C$17.50. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $9.44, close to its 52-week high of $10.40.

According to TipRanks.com, Somerville is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 25.4% and a 70.0% success rate. Somerville covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Tamarack Valley Energy, Saturn Oil & Gas, and Parex Resources. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Gran Tierra Energy is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $11.35, implying a 9.9% upside from current levels. In a report released today, Canaccord Genuity also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a C$16.00 price target.

Bristow Group (VTOL)

In a report released today, Jason Bandel from Evercore ISI maintained a Buy rating on Bristow Group, with a price target of $56.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $44.24.

According to TipRanks.com, Bandel is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 21.1% and a 53.3% success rate. Bandel covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Helmerich & Payne, Tidewater, and NOV. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Bristow Group with a $56.00 average price target, representing a 23.4% upside. In a report released yesterday, TipRanks – OpenAI also upgraded the stock to Buy with a $53.00 price target.

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