Diamondback Energy (FANG.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 25% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Diamondback Energy (FANG.US) – stock price at 188.58 $, August 2026
Diamondback Energy stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Diamondback Energy Price Target 2026: Analysts See 23% Upside

The average price target for Diamondback Energy is $232.04. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 23,05% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Diamondback Energy overvalued or undervalued?

Diamondback Energy is currently undervalued with a gap of 23% relative to the price target.


The current price is $188.58, which places Diamondback Energy in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $208.84, and overvalued when the price exceeds $255.24.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Diamondback Energy, the fair value range lies between $208.84 and $255.24.


See the full price target analysis for Diamondback Energy →

Analyst Ratings for Diamondback Energy stock in 2026: Buy

31 analysts cover Diamondback Energy. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 90.3% recommend buying. The average price target is $232.04, which gives an upside of 23% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.42/5)
Strong Buy
16 (51.6%)
Buy
12 (38.7%)
Hold
3 (9.7%)
Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
4.42 out of 5 based on 31 analysts

About Diamondback Energy – Olie & gas | E&P

Diamondback Energy, Inc. tjener penge på at finde og udvinde olie og naturgas. De driver primært forretning i Permian Basin, som dækker dele af det vestlige Texas og New Mexico. Diamondback Energy er især kendt for at udvikle de store Spraberry og Wolfcamp formationer i Midland Basin. De har også fokus på Wolfcamp og Bone Spring formationerne i Delaware Basin. Tilbage i 2021 rådede Diamondback Energy over et areal på omkring 524.700 brutto acres i Permian Basin. Deres estimerede reserver af olie og naturgas løb op i 1,79 milliarder tønder råolieækvivalenter. De ejer og driver tusindvis af brønde i området. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Diamondback Energy

$ 54,0B Market cap
$ 16,4B Revenue
Olie & gas | E&P Industry
204.12 P/E
3.30 P/S
1.57 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
Energi Sector

What kind of stock is Diamondback Energy?

Growth stock Quality stock

Diamondback Energy is classified as a growth stock and quality stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, strong financial health (Piotroski 8/9).

Score Overview for Diamondback Energy

💰 Value Score 36/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 87/100 (Very High)
🚀 Momentum Score 66/100 (High)
📊 Total Score 63/100

📈 Valuation

Diamondback Energy trades at a P/E ratio of 204.1, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 9.4 (95% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 3.3. The P/B ratio is 1.6. The PEG ratio is 56.78 — above 2.0 suggests the stock is expensive relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Diamondback Energy has a profit margin of 9.0% (moderate) and an operating margin of 46.1%. Return on equity (ROE) is 3.5%. Return on assets (ROA) is 1.3%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 179.5% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 8 out of 9 — excellent financial health. Altman Z2 is 1.68 (middle zone — moderate). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 72.7% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 4.69%.

Diamondback Energy Dividend 2026: 1.0% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Diamondback Energy in 2026

Dividend yield
1.03%
Dividend per share
1.10 USD
Payout ratio
27.4%
Low
Dividend growth (5 years)
+97.4%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
6.43 USD

When does Diamondback Energy pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
May 14, 2026
Next dividend payment
May 21, 2026
Latest payment date
May 21, 2026

How much does Diamondback Energy pay in dividends?

Diamondback Energy pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 1.10 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 1.03%. Over the last 5 years, the annual dividend has grown by 97.4%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 27.4%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Diamondback Energy

We have registered dividend payments for Diamondback Energy since 2020-03-02. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 34 times, most recently on 2026-05-14. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Diamondback Energy 2026: The Signal Is negative

In 2026, insiders at Diamondback Energy have made 20 transactions, all of which were sales. On a net basis, insiders took 2,059,052,679 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Meloy Charles Alvin, Plaumann Mark Lawrence, SGF FANG Holdings, LP and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 0 purchases and 14 sales. A net 2,055,506,490 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Negative

Insiders have exclusively sold shares in the recent period. This can suggest management sees limited opportunity.

Across the last 20 transactions: 0 purchases and 20 sales. A net 2,059,052,679 $ out of the stock.

Latest sale: Meloy Charles Alvin sold 3,986 shares at 199 $ each on 2026-08-03.

Who is selling: Meloy Charles Alvin, Plaumann Mark Lawrence, SGF FANG Holdings, LP, Dick Teresa L., Zmigrosky Matt and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Diamondback Energy (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Diamondback Energy. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-08-03 Meloy Charles Alvin Sell 3,986 199 794,968
2026-06-16 Meloy Charles Alvin Sell 14,538 188 2,728,492
2026-06-09 Plaumann Mark Lawrence Sell 500 197 98,250
2026-06-04 SGF FANG Holdings, LP Sell 10,000,000 204 2,042,500,000
2026-06-04 Dick Teresa L. Sell 5,000 205 1,025,000
2026-06-03 Zmigrosky Matt Sell 5,000 210 1,050,000
2026-06-03 Van't Hof Matthew Kaes Sell 5,000 210 1,050,000
2026-06-02 Dick Teresa L. Sell 7,000 201 1,406,300
2026-06-01 Zmigrosky Matt Sell 5,000 201 1,002,700
2026-05-19 Dick Teresa L. Sell 5,000 207 1,035,000

Who is buying and selling Diamondback Energy shares in 2026?

The following insiders have sold shares: Meloy Charles Alvin, Plaumann Mark Lawrence, SGF FANG Holdings, LP, Dick Teresa L., Zmigrosky Matt and others. In total, 2,059,052,679 $ was sold across 20 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Diamondback Energy Short Selling 2026: 4.7% Sold Short

Moderate short interest: 4.7% of the free float
Short % of free float
4.7%
Assessment
Moderate short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a moderate share of short selling. Between 2-5% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which is within the normal range for most stocks.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Short Interest Scale
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4.7%

When Does Diamondback Energy Report Earnings?

The next earnings date for Diamondback Energy is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Diamondback Energy 2026 – Signal: Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Diamondback Energy (FANG.US) – RSI 43, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Diamondback Energy technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Diamondback Energy, Inc

Diamondback Energy, Inc is in a short-term downtrend. The price of $186.17 is 4.4% below the 20-day average ($194.81). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 2.6% below the 50-day average ($191.20). Long term, the stock is 7.5% above the 200-day average ($173.26), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (191.20) is above the 200-day average (173.26), which is a classic bullish signal for Diamondback Energy, Inc.

Is Diamondback Energy, Inc overbought or oversold?

Diamondback Energy, Inc has an RSI of 43.1. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold.

MACD Analysis for Diamondback Energy, Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (1.593), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is below the signal line (2.494) by 0.901, which suggests the positive momentum is fading – the trend could be turning.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (6.981), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (8.505) by 1.524, which suggests the long-term momentum is fading – the positive trend could come under pressure.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bullish (MACD positive). However, momentum shows signs of weakening on a daily basis. Watch whether the trend holds.

Risk Profile for Diamondback Energy, Inc

Diamondback Energy, Inc has an annual standard deviation of 31.9%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Diamondback Energy, Inc

Trend: Neutral/mixed.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (1.593). Weekly bullish (6.981).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily falling. Weekly falling.

RSI: 43.1 – neutral.

Technical signal: Buy

The broader trend is positive and MACD supports the picture. Consider buying with a stop-loss below the nearest support level.

Frequently Asked Questions About Diamondback Energy stock in 2026

Should you buy Diamondback Energy stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Diamondback Energy is currently BUY. Diamondback Energy trades at $188.58 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 1.593 with falling momentum (signal: 2.494); RSI is at 43.1 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term downtrend (price below the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $232.04 points to 23.0% upside. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Diamondback Energy stock?
The average analyst price target for Diamondback Energy is $232.04. The current price is $188.58, which gives an upside of 23.0%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $208.84 and $255.24.
Is Diamondback Energy a dividend stock?
Yes, Diamondback Energy is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 1.03%. The latest dividend was $1.10 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 5/14/2026. The payout ratio is 27.4%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 5/21/2026.
When does Diamondback Energy pay a dividend in 2026?
Diamondback Energy pays its next dividend on 5/21/2026. The latest dividend was $1.10 per share with an ex-dividend date of 5/14/2026. The dividend yield is 1.03%. The payout ratio of 27.4% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Diamondback Energy stock?
Diamondback Energy is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 31.9%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Diamondback Energy overvalued?
No, Diamondback Energy is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (23.0% upside). Diamondback Energy has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 204.1 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 3.3, a P/B ratio of 1.6. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 23.0%.
Is Diamondback Energy overbought?
No, Diamondback Energy is not overbought. RSI is at 43.1 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 43.1 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 3.2% below the 20-day average (short-term downtrend). In addition, MACD is positive, but momentum is falling.
When is the next Diamondback Energy earnings report?
The date of the next earnings report for Diamondback Energy has not been published yet. Check the company's investor calendar for updates.
Is Diamondback Energy shorted?
Yes, Diamondback Energy is shorted with 4.7% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Diamondback Energy stock?
No, insiders are not buying Diamondback Energy shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 0 purchases and 14 sales. On a net basis, 2,055,506,490 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 0 purchases and 20 sales, with a net 2,059,052,679 $ sold. Active sellers include Meloy Charles Alvin, Plaumann Mark Lawrence, SGF FANG Holdings, LP and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Diamondback Energy a good stock?
Based on our total score, Diamondback Energy is rated as a good stock with a total score of 63 out of 100. The stock scores above average on value, quality and momentum – it is among the top 37% in our database. The score is made up of Value: 36/100, Quality: 87/100, Momentum: 66/100. In addition: analysts see 23.0% upside to the price target; a dividend of 1.03%; technical signal: Buy. Whether Diamondback Energy is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Diamondback Energy stock?
The outlook for Diamondback Energy based on current data: the average analyst price target is $232.04 (+23.0%); the P/E ratio is 204.1 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Diamondback Energy stock falling?
Diamondback Energy is falling right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 3.2% below the 20-day average; insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Diamondback Energy go?
The average analyst price target for Diamondback Energy is $232.04, which corresponds to a potential gain of 23.0% from the current price of $188.58. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Diamondback Energy fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Diamondback Energy. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Diamondback Energy do?
Diamondback Energy, Inc. tjener penge på at finde og udvinde olie og naturgas. De driver primært forretning i Permian Basin, som dækker dele af det vestlige Texas og New Mexico. Diamondback Energy er især kendt for at udvikle de store Spraberry og Wolfcamp formationer i Midla... The company belongs to the Energi sector, more specifically the Olie & gas | E&P industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Diamondback Energy as an investment.
Did Diamondback Energy raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Diamondback Energy. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Diamondback Energy making money or losing money?
Yes, Diamondback Energy is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 9.0% — which is moderate. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 46.1%. At a P/E ratio of 204.1, you currently pay 204.1 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Diamondback Energy go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Diamondback Energy is rated as moderate. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 1.68 — that places the company in the middle zone. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 8 — which is strong. Debt relative to equity is 73% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Diamondback Energy have a lot of debt?
No, Diamondback Energy has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 73%. For the energi sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Diamondback Energy service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 44.9x, and net debt equals 0.1 years of earnings (EBITDA).