Diamondback Energy Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.
Key information
Matthew Van’t Hof
Chief executive officer
US$14.9m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.43% |
| CEO tenure | 1yr |
| CEO ownership | 0.04% |
| Management average tenure | 4.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Why Peace In The Middle East Won't Bring Back Cheap Oil: The Case For Diamondback Energy
Apr 22
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.
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.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.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.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.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.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.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.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.
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.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.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.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.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.Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jul 28
Diamondback Energy: CEO Steps Down And Another Acquisition
Feb 22Diamondback Energy: A Premium Permian Player
Dec 31Exxon Mobil Vs. Diamondback Energy: Only One Is A Compelling Buy
Dec 12Why Diamondback Energy Is My Top Pick For U.S. Oil
Nov 05Diamondback Energy: Secondary Offering Confusion
Sep 21CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$15m | US$1m | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$9m | US$692k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$8m | US$645k | US$3b |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$7m | US$608k | US$4b |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$4b |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$3b |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$6m | US$520k | US$2b |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$430m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$1b |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$4b |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$4m | US$520k | -US$5b |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$4b |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$3b |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$42m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$31m | US$488k | US$240m |
Compensation vs Market: Matthew's total compensation ($USD14.93M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD14.54M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Matthew's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
Matthew Van’t Hof (38 yo)
1yr
Tenure
US$14,931,423
Compensation
Mr. Matthew Kaes Van’t Hof is CEO & Director of Diamondback Energy, Inc. from May 21, 2025. He is Chief Financial Officer, Director and Executive Vice President of Business Development at QEP Resources, In...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 13.5yrs | US$20.50m | 0.14% $ 78.4m | |
| CEO & Director | 1yr | US$14.93m | 0.045% $ 25.8m | |
| Executive VP & CFO | 1.3yrs | US$4.65m | 0.0050% $ 2.9m | |
| Executive VP & COO | 6.7yrs | US$7.68m | 0.024% $ 14.0m | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | 16.5yrs | US$4.50m | 0.035% $ 20.2m | |
| Executive VP | 7.3yrs | US$5.97m | 0.014% $ 8.2m | |
| Senior Vice President of Geoscience & Technology | 7.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Information Officer | 2.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Marketing | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Human Resources | 2.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Government & Regulatory Affairs | 7.2yrs | no data | no data |
4.3yrs
Average Tenure
46yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: FANG's management team is considered experienced (4.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board | 13.5yrs | US$20.50m | 0.14% $ 78.4m | |
| CEO & Director | 1yr | US$14.93m | 0.045% $ 25.8m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$310.65k | 0.0010% $ 584.2k | |
| Independent Director | 14.4yrs | US$318.15k | 0.0011% $ 630.5k | |
| Independent Director | 13.6yrs | US$310.65k | 0.0019% $ 1.1m | |
| Director | 1.7yrs | US$295.65k | 0.34% $ 195.6m | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$309.40k | 0.0013% $ 769.4k | |
| Independent Lead Director | 8.1yrs | US$339.40k | 0.0045% $ 2.6m | |
| Independent Director | 3.8yrs | US$300.65k | 0.0020% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$290.65k | 0.0024% $ 1.4m | |
| Independent Director | 6.1yrs | US$319.40k | 0.0033% $ 1.9m | |
| Independent Director | 6.1yrs | US$324.40k | 0.0033% $ 1.9m |
5.0yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: FANG's board of directors are considered experienced (5 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2026/05/01 18:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| 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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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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Analyst Sources
Diamondback Energy, Inc. is covered by 61 analysts. 17 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 |
|---|---|
| Jeanine Wai | Barclays |
| Wei Jiang | Barclays |
| Jeanine Wai | Barclays |