Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Overview
An independent oil and natural gas company, acquires, develops, explores, and exploits unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas, the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 1/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$200.71 |
| 52 Week High | US$214.51 |
| 52 Week Low | US$133.75 |
| Beta | 0.44 |
| 1 Month Change | 3.04% |
| 3 Month Change | 19.63% |
| 1 Year Change | 45.98% |
| 3 Year Change | 55.00% |
| 5 Year Change | 131.74% |
| Change since IPO | 1,046.91% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Analysis Article • May 13
Diamondback Energy's (NASDAQ:FANG) Sluggish Earnings Might Be Just The Beginning Of Its Problems
Investors were disappointed by Diamondback Energy, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:FANG ) latest earnings release. We did some further...Seeking Alpha • May 05
Diamondback Energy: Taking Advantage Of The Supply Deficit
Summary Diamondback Energy pivots to organic growth as Texas acquisition targets dwindle. Management raised guidance by roughly 3%. Recent impairment charges stem from weak early-year pricing. I prioritize cash flow before working capital building. The oil situation worldwide has shifted from a slight oversupply situation to a huge undersupply situation. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 02
FANG: Higher Oil Decks And Cash Returns Will Shape Future Upside Potential
The analyst price target for Diamondback Energy has shifted from $179.03 to $222.70, reflecting analysts' updated views on oil price assumptions, cash flow potential, and valuation in light of recent sector wide target increases and mostly reaffirmed positive ratings. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Diamondback Energy are clustered around higher oil price assumptions, revised cash flow estimates, and an active reassessment of valuation as geopolitical risks refocus attention on crude supply and pricing scenarios.
Narrative Update • Apr 18
FANG: Oil Price Decks And Q4 Execution Will Shape P/E Premium
The updated analyst price target for Diamondback Energy moves to $175.39 from $164.00, as analysts factor in revised oil price decks, cash flow assumptions, and recent target hikes across multiple firms, alongside a few valuation-driven downgrades. Analyst Commentary Street research on Diamondback Energy has leaned positive on price targets, but there is a clear pocket of caution that focuses on valuation, execution, and growth visibility.
Narrative Update • Apr 04
FANG: Higher Long Term Oil Prices Will Drive Stronger Future Cash Returns
The analyst fair value estimate for Diamondback Energy has moved to $257.44 from $235.15, with analysts tying the shift mainly to higher oil price assumptions, modestly stronger margin expectations, and updated P/E multiples across recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Diamondback Energy has been active, with a series of higher price targets and mostly positive views on execution, cash generation, and oil leverage.Narrative Update • Mar 20
FANG: Higher Long Term Oil Prices Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have lifted the updated price target for Diamondback Energy to $235.15 from $207.41, citing higher long term oil price assumptions across recent research. These assumptions feed through to stronger modeled revenue growth and support for current P/E expectations, despite some compression in projected profit margins.Narrative Update • Mar 06
FANG: Power Projects And Q4 Execution Will Test Full P/E Premium
The analyst fair value estimate for Diamondback Energy has been raised by $6 to $164, as analysts factor in updated price targets that reflect ongoing execution, robust inventory depth, and model revisions following Q4 production and cash flow results, even as one firm shifted to a Hold rating citing valuation and limited upside at recent levels. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Diamondback Energy shows a mix of optimism around execution and balance sheet progress alongside pockets of caution around valuation and future growth drivers.Narrative Update • Feb 19
FANG: Future Power Projects Will Test Rich P E Assumptions
Analysts have adjusted their views on Diamondback Energy with a modest net change in the blended price target, as several firms raised targets by $2 to $30 while others reduced them by $1 to $12, citing updated assumptions around growth, margins, and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mixed backdrop for Diamondback Energy, with several firms lifting price targets by single to double digit dollar amounts while others cut targets by similar magnitudes.Narrative Update • Feb 05
FANG: Future Power Projects And Mixed Oil Macro Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Diamondback Energy to $158, reflecting recent tweaks to growth, margin and P/E assumptions following a mix of higher and lower Street price targets from firms such as Piper Sandler, Wells Fargo, Jefferies, Morgan Stanley, Mizuho, Scotiabank, BofA, JPMorgan, Citi and UBS. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a split view on Diamondback Energy, with some firms lifting price targets and others trimming them.Narrative Update • Jan 22
FANG: Higher Margins And Capital Returns Will Support Future Cash Generation
Analysts trimmed their average price target for Diamondback Energy by about US$2 to reflect slightly lower modeled revenue growth, partly offset by higher expected profit margins and a modestly lower forward P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Diamondback Energy shows a mix of modest target trims and some meaningful upward revisions, as analysts fine tune their models after the latest Q3 updates and guidance changes.Narrative Update • Jan 08
FANG: Future Cash Discipline And Power Project Support A Balanced Outlook
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Diamondback Energy from about $164.70 to $149.35 per share. This reflects a mix of slightly lower long term revenue growth assumptions, a higher profit margin outlook, and a reset of future P/E expectations that lines up with the recent round of modestly adjusted Street price targets.Narrative Update • Dec 22
FANG Will Deliver Strong Cash Returns Through Disciplined Maintenance Production
We are trimming our Diamondback Energy fair value estimate to approximately $210 per share from about $235 per share, as analysts factor in updated 2025 and 2026 guidance, a less constructive oil macro backdrop, and lower long term growth and valuation multiples, despite still solid Q3 execution and cash flow. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Diamondback Energy reflects a generally constructive tone, with modest target price revisions and continued support for the company’s operational strategy and capital returns framework.Narrative Update • Dec 08
FANG: Maintenance Production And Buybacks Will Drive Future Shareholder Returns
Analysts have nudged their blended price target for Diamondback Energy slightly higher to about $179 per share, as modestly lower long term growth assumptions are balanced by expectations for gradual margin expansion and a somewhat richer future earnings multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Diamondback Energy reflects a generally constructive stance, with most price targets clustered above the current blended average and ratings skewed toward Overweight or Buy.Narrative Update • Nov 23
FANG: Operational Strength And Asset Sales Are Expected To Drive Shareholder Returns
Diamondback Energy’s analyst price target has seen a minimal change, rising slightly from approximately $178.31 to $178.43 per share as analysts factor in updated sector models and company performance following recent earnings. Analyst Commentary Recent research commentary reflects a blend of optimism and caution regarding Diamondback Energy’s near-term outlook.Narrative Update • Nov 04
FANG: Future Asset Sales Will Drive Upside Amid Cash Flow Concerns
Analysts have slightly reduced their average price target for Diamondback Energy by less than $1 to around $178. This reflects cautious optimism amid recent operational updates and ongoing commodity market uncertainty.Narrative Update • Oct 21
Analyst Views Mixed as Diamondback Energy Faces Headwinds and Modest Valuation Revisions
The average analyst price target for Diamondback Energy has edged slightly lower, declining by about $2 to approximately $179 per share. Analysts cite softer gas and NGL realizations as well as macro uncertainty while maintaining generally positive outlooks for the company’s operational profile.Narrative Update • Sep 17
Permian Consolidation And Efficiency Will Secure Future Resilience
Despite long-term optimism driven by Diamondback Energy's strategic positioning in the evolving energy sector and robust operational execution, analysts have made a slight downward revision to the consensus price target—from $182.00 to $180.86—due to short-term overhangs from significant share registration events. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite the accelerating impact of AI adoption, describing an early-stage "Power revolution" shifting energy sector leadership to new winners, including Diamondback Energy.Analysis Article • Jul 28
Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Seeking Alpha • Feb 22
Diamondback Energy: CEO Steps Down And Another Acquisition
Summary Diamondback Energy's CEO transition has Kaes Van’t Hof replacing Travis Stice. The company announced a strategic Midland Basin acreage acquisition. Diamondback's future growth may require exploring new regions beyond the Permian Basin due to rising competition and prices. The company's current fiscal year outlook remains positive. The acquisition strategy is a competitive advantage. The balance sheet is investment grade. Costs are industry-leading low. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| FANG | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
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| 7D | -3.4% | -2.0% | 1.2% |
| 1Y | 46.0% | 37.4% | 28.7% |
Return vs Industry: FANG exceeded the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 37.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: FANG exceeded the US Market which returned 28.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| FANG volatility | |
|---|---|
| FANG Average Weekly Movement | 4.5% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: FANG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: FANG's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1,762 | Matthew Van’t Hof | www.diamondbackenergy.com |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., an independent oil and natural gas company, acquires, develops, explores, and exploits unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas, the United States. The company primarily focuses on the development of the Spraberry and Wolfcamp formations of the Midland Basin; and the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations of the Delaware Basin, both of which are part of the Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico. Diamondback Energy, Inc. was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Midland, Texas.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
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| Market cap | US$56.46b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$279.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$14.46b |
202.4x
P/E Ratio3.9x
P/S RatioIs FANG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| FANG income statement (TTM) | |
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| Revenue | US$14.46b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.01b |
| Gross Profit | US$10.45b |
| Other Expenses | US$10.17b |
| Earnings | US$279.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.99 |
| Gross Margin | 72.25% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.93% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 32.6% |
How did FANG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.2%
Current Dividend Yield427%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 16:48 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/22 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
Diamondback Energy, Inc. is covered by 61 analysts. 18 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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| Jeanine Wai | Barclays |
| Wei Jiang | Barclays |
| Jeanine Wai | Barclays |