Diversified Energy (DEC) Stock Overview
An independent energy company, engages in the production, transportation and marketing of natural gas, oil, and liquids primarily in the Appalachian and Central regions of the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 6/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$10.96 |
| 52 Week High | US$14.30 |
| 52 Week Low | US$9.18 |
| Beta | 0.35 |
| 1 Month Change | -7.74% |
| 3 Month Change | 6.00% |
| 1 Year Change | 5.38% |
| 3 Year Change | -37.12% |
| 5 Year Change | -48.50% |
| Change since IPO | -2.58% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 26
DEC: Future Cash Flow Upside From Oil Pricing And Margin Resilience
Analysts have raised their average fair value estimate for Diversified Energy from about £11.11 to roughly £14.13 per share, citing recent bullish initiations, mixed but generally supportive price target resets, and updated views on margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Diversified Energy has leaned constructive overall, with several firms revisiting their price targets and coverage views.
Narrative Update • May 11
DEC: Higher Oil Price Outlook And Cash Flow Visibility Will Support Bullish Repricing
The analyst price target for Diversified Energy has moved from £19.46 to £20.72, with analysts pointing to updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following a mix of new coverage initiations and recent target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been active on Diversified Energy, issuing new coverage and resetting price targets based on updated views of the company’s earnings profile, commodity assumptions and valuation framework.
Narrative Update • Apr 23
DEC: Future Cash Flows Will Be Supported By Higher Long Term Oil Prices
Analysts have trimmed the average price target on Diversified Energy by £0.17. This reflects slightly altered assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin, despite a broadly constructive set of recent research updates.Narrative Update • Apr 07
DEC: Future Cash Flow Risk From Equity Issuance And Commodity Sensitivity
The analyst price target for Diversified Energy has increased by £0.18, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rates, long-term profitability and future P/E, alongside recent Street research in which several firms raised their targets and initiated coverage with a positive stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Diversified Energy has leaned positive on price targets, but there are still caution flags that matter if you care about entry points, execution risk and how much future growth is already implied in the numbers.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 26
DEC: Future Cash Flow Upside From Oil Pricing And Margin Resilience
Analysts have raised their average fair value estimate for Diversified Energy from about £11.11 to roughly £14.13 per share, citing recent bullish initiations, mixed but generally supportive price target resets, and updated views on margins and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Diversified Energy has leaned constructive overall, with several firms revisiting their price targets and coverage views.Narrative Update • May 11
DEC: Higher Oil Price Outlook And Cash Flow Visibility Will Support Bullish Repricing
The analyst price target for Diversified Energy has moved from £19.46 to £20.72, with analysts pointing to updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E assumptions following a mix of new coverage initiations and recent target revisions across the Street. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts have been active on Diversified Energy, issuing new coverage and resetting price targets based on updated views of the company’s earnings profile, commodity assumptions and valuation framework.Narrative Update • Apr 23
DEC: Future Cash Flows Will Be Supported By Higher Long Term Oil Prices
Analysts have trimmed the average price target on Diversified Energy by £0.17. This reflects slightly altered assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth and profit margin, despite a broadly constructive set of recent research updates.Narrative Update • Apr 07
DEC: Future Cash Flow Risk From Equity Issuance And Commodity Sensitivity
The analyst price target for Diversified Energy has increased by £0.18, reflecting updated assumptions for discount rates, long-term profitability and future P/E, alongside recent Street research in which several firms raised their targets and initiated coverage with a positive stance on the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Diversified Energy has leaned positive on price targets, but there are still caution flags that matter if you care about entry points, execution risk and how much future growth is already implied in the numbers.Narrative Update • Mar 24
DEC: Future Cash Flows Will Be Supported By Stronger Oil Price Outlook
Analysts have raised the blended fair value estimate for Diversified Energy to approximately £16.41 from £14.91, reflecting higher Street price targets, including Citi's increase to £17 and Mizuho's to £28, supported by updated oil and gas assumptions and new bullish coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a clear tilt toward a more constructive view on Diversified Energy, with price targets clustered in the mid to high teens and one outlier at $28.Narrative Update • Mar 10
DEC: Cautious Outlook And Capital Actions Will Shape Future Cash Flow
The analyst price target for Diversified Energy has been reduced by £0.51 to £10.93, as analysts factor in Citi's recent £2 cut along with more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts have responded to the recent price target cut, including the recent $2 reduction, by reassessing both valuation and execution risks at Diversified Energy.Narrative Update • Feb 24
DEC: Future Cash Flows Will Be Supported By Canvas Deal Execution
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Diversified Energy from £14.79 to £14.91, reflecting tweaks to discount rate assumptions and a lower future P/E multiple, even as some recent research, including a reduced Citi price target, has pointed to more cautious sentiment around the shares. Analyst Commentary Recent research activity, including a reset in the price target to a level consistent with more cautious sentiment, shows that analysts are trying to balance valuation support with execution risks for Diversified Energy.Narrative Update • Feb 09
DEC: Future Cash Flows Will Benefit From Canvas Deal Integration
Narrative update on Diversified Energy The analyst price target for Diversified Energy has been trimmed by $2, as analysts factor in updated fair value estimates, a revised revenue growth outlook, slightly higher expected profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple following recent model updates around the Canvas Energy acquisition. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around the Canvas Energy acquisition give a mixed picture, with some analysts focusing on higher medium term earnings power and others trimming valuation assumptions and price targets.Narrative Update • Jan 26
DEC: Shares Will Benefit From Canvas Deal And Higher Cash Flow Expectations
Analysts recently raised their price target on Diversified Energy to $25 from $23, pointing to the completed Canvas Energy acquisition and the related uplift in forecast FY26 revenue and adjusted EBITDA as key drivers behind the updated view. Analyst Commentary Analysts are updating their views on Diversified Energy now that the Canvas Energy acquisition is folded into forward estimates, with fresh numbers for FY26 revenue and adjusted EBITDA feeding into valuation work and expectations around execution.Narrative Update • Jan 11
DEC: Canvas Acquisition Synergies Will Drive Future Cash Flow Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on Diversified Energy to $25 from $23, citing higher projected revenue and adjusted EBITDA from the Canvas Energy acquisition as the main factors behind the updated outlook. Analyst Commentary While the higher target price reflects updated revenue and adjusted EBITDA forecasts from the Canvas Energy acquisition, not all commentary around the stock is purely optimistic.Narrative Update • Dec 26
DEC: Canvas Acquisition And Cash Flow Visibility Will Support Bullish Repricing
Analysts have lifted their price target on Diversified Energy to $25 from $23, citing enhanced FY26 revenue and EBITDA projections following the Canvas Energy acquisition. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts highlight the recent price target increase to $25 as a reflection of stronger medium term visibility on cash flows and improved confidence in the company’s ability to integrate and optimize the Canvas Energy assets.Narrative Update • Dec 12
DEC: Canvas Deal And Gas Outlook Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Profile
Analysts have nudged their price target on Diversified Energy higher to $25 from $23, citing improved long term revenue and margin expectations following the Canvas Energy acquisition and a more favorable gas price outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a more nuanced stance on Diversified Energy, with supportive long term fundamentals tempered by lingering concerns around valuation sensitivity and execution risk following the Canvas Energy acquisition.Narrative Update • Nov 27
DEC: Shares Should Benefit From Gas Price Upside And Recent Acquisition
Analysts have lowered their price target for Diversified Energy from $19.31 to $16.38 per share. This adjustment is due to reduced forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by the recent acquisition of Canvas Energy and updated commodity price expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 13
DEC: Discounted Gas Stocks Will Likely Benefit From Positive Price Trends
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Diversified Energy from $18.29 to $19.31 per share. This change is attributed to updated commodity price forecasts and a continued preference for gas-focused exploration and production companies.Analysis Article • Oct 16
Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) Shares Not Telling The Full Story
Diversified Energy Company PLC's ( LON:DEC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x might make it look like a buy...Narrative Update • Sep 11
Regional Data Center Expansion And Electrification Will Boost Appalachian Demand
Despite a significant drop in the future P/E multiple alongside an improved outlook for revenue growth, the consensus analyst price target for Diversified Energy has decreased slightly from £18.81 to £18.29. What's in the News Reported Q2 average net daily production of 1,149 MMcfepd, with H1 average of 1,007 MMcfepd, up from 746 MMcfepd year-on-year.Analysis Article • Jul 06
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC) Shares Could Be 24% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Diversified Energy fair value estimate is UK£13.86 Diversified...Analysis Article • May 14
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) 25% Share Price Climb
Diversified Energy Company PLC ( LON:DEC ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced...
New Narrative • Mar 23
Acquisition And Expansion Will Diversify Revenue Streams And Unlock Untapped Potential
Strategic acquisitions and operational optimizations are expected to enhance revenue, cash flow, and margins by leveraging synergies and expanding the portfolio.Analysis Article • Nov 17
A Piece Of The Puzzle Missing From Diversified Energy Company PLC's (LON:DEC) 28% Share Price Climb
Diversified Energy Company PLC ( LON:DEC ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On Diversified Energy Company PLC (LON:DEC)
There wouldn't be many who think Diversified Energy Company PLC's ( LON:DEC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.9x...Shareholder Returns
| DEC | GB Oil and Gas | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -8.7% | -5.0% | 0.9% |
| 1Y | 5.4% | 35.4% | 19.8% |
Return vs Industry: DEC underperformed the UK Oil and Gas industry which returned 35.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: DEC underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.8% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| DEC volatility | |
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| DEC Average Weekly Movement | 7.4% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 8.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 12.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: DEC has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: DEC's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
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| 2001 | 1,987 | Rusty Hutson | www.div.energy |
Diversified Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the production, transportation and marketing of natural gas, oil, and liquids primarily in the Appalachian and Central regions of the United States. It also operates in the Bossier and Haynesville shale formations and the Cotton Valley sandstones in East Texas and West Louisiana, the Barnett Shale in North Texas and the Mid-Continent producing areas across Central Texas, along with the Anadarko Basin across North Texas and Oklahoma and Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico. Diversified Energy Company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
Diversified Energy Company Fundamentals Summary
| DEC fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£785.40m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£376.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£1.37b |
2.1x
P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs DEC overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| DEC income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$1.84b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$815.79m |
| Gross Profit | US$1.02b |
| Other Expenses | US$520.70m |
| Earnings | US$503.70m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 6.96 |
| Gross Margin | 55.67% |
| Net Profit Margin | 27.37% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 388.2% |
How did DEC perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
8.0%
Current Dividend Yield22%
Payout RatioDoes DEC pay a reliable dividends?
See DEC dividend history and benchmarks| Diversified Energy dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 29 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 30 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 0 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 32 days |
Does DEC pay a reliable dividends?
See DEC dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/28 22:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/28 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Diversified Energy Company is covered by 17 analysts. 7 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Diamond | Citigroup Inc |
| Sanjeev Bahl | Edison Investment Research |
| Simon Scholes | First Berlin Equity Research GmbH |