Diamondback Energy Past Earnings Performance
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Diamondback Energy has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 18.1%, while the Oil and Gas industry saw earnings growing at 8.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 20.9% per year. Diamondback Energy's return on equity is 0.5%, and it has net margins of 1.9%.
Key information
18.13%
Earnings growth rate
13.55%
EPS growth rate
| Oil and Gas Industry Growth | 33.67% |
| Revenue growth rate | 20.86% |
| Return on equity | 0.47% |
| Net Margin | 1.93% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Jun 10
Diamondback: Time To Unwind The Top
Summary Diamondback Energy remains a low-cost Permian leader, but its valuation now fully reflects recent macro tailwinds and elevated oil prices. Q1 results were operationally excellent, with record revenue, increased dividends, accelerated deleveraging, and improved production guidance for FY 2026. FANG's current valuation embeds a significant geopolitical risk premium; scenario analysis shows downside risk if oil prices revert to mid-cycle levels. I now rate FANG as Hold, as shares trade near 52-week highs and the easy money from disruption-driven oil prices appears priced in. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • May 28
FANG: Higher Oil Decks And Cash Returns Will Drive Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Diamondback Energy higher to about $232 per share from roughly $223, pointing to a series of price target hikes that lean on firmer medium term oil price assumptions and expectations for stronger margins and earnings, which are reflected in lower forward P/E estimates. Analyst Commentary Street research on Diamondback Energy has tilted more constructive, with a series of higher price targets clustered around the low to mid US$200s.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...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 AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Diamondback Energy makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 26 | 14,459 | 279 | 294 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 14,295 | 1,656 | 288 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 14,626 | 4,178 | 282 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 13,519 | 3,817 | 261 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 12,389 | 3,953 | 240 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 10,561 | 3,317 | 213 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 9,157 | 3,202 | 180 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 8,845 | 3,456 | 165 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 8,268 | 3,176 | 156 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 8,339 | 3,121 | 150 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 7,744 | 3,165 | 146 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 7,837 | 3,430 | 146 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 8,584 | 4,278 | 148 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 9,566 | 4,344 | 144 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 9,081 | 4,338 | 156 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 8,422 | 3,809 | 160 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 7,584 | 2,718 | 157 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 6,747 | 2,162 | 146 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 5,220 | 430 | 123 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 4,145 | -1,326 | 105 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 2,852 | -4,027 | 89 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 2,756 | -4,519 | 88 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 2,992 | -4,265 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 3,236 | -2,784 | 99 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 3,802 | -42 | 101 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 3,951 | 240 | 104 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 3,317 | 1,034 | 88 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 2,897 | 823 | 83 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 2,426 | 693 | 76 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 2,164 | 846 | 65 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,850 | 654 | 56 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,644 | 570 | 54 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,414 | 509 | 51 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,193 | 482 | 48 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 988 | 393 | 48 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 830 | 318 | 46 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 673 | 4 | 43 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 527 | -165 | 43 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 456 | -378 | 41 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 426 | -533 | 39 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 433 | -589 | 37 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 447 | -551 | 32 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 464 | -265 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 491 | -64 | 29 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: FANG has a large one-off gain of $448.0M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: FANG's current net profit margins (1.9%) are lower than last year (31.9%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: FANG has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 18.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: FANG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: FANG had negative earnings growth (-92.9%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Oil and Gas industry average (6%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: FANG's Return on Equity (0.5%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/11 04:56 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/11 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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Analyst Sources
Diamondback Energy, Inc. is covered by 58 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 |
| Subhasish Chandra | Benchmark Company |