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Diamondback Energy Inc(FANG)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for FANG
09/28/2026: FANG (2-star) is a SELL. SELL for 5 days. Simulated Profits (-9.72%). Updated daily EoD!
Diamondback Energy is an independent oil and gas exploration company operating primarily in the Permian Basin. The stock is a major player in the U.S. shale sector, recognized for its low-cost operations and a commitment to returning capital to shareholders through a unique variable dividend policy. Its primary growth story revolves around operational efficiency and successful consolidation within the Midland and Delaware basins. Investors should monitor commodity price volatility, integration risks following the Endeavor merger, and long-term regulatory pressures on the energy industry. The stock may best suit value and dividend-oriented investors who can tolerate cyclical price swings in exchange for potential income generation.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | Growth is largely driven by M&A and commodity cycles rather than consistent, high-growth technology metrics. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock often trends strongly with oil prices, making it attractive during bullish energy cycles. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Diamondback often trades at attractive multiples relative to its cash flow generation capacity. |
| Dividend investor | Strong fit | The variable dividend policy provides strong income potential, especially in high-price environments. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | High sensitivity to commodity price volatility makes this a higher-risk investment. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Revenue and profitability are directly tethered to fluctuating global crude oil prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Market sentiment toward the energy sector can lead to significant swings in valuation multiples. |
| Competition risk (Major oil producers) | Medium | Larger competitors with greater balance sheet capacity can outspend or out-maneuver on infrastructure projects. |
| Business quality | Medium / high | The company has strong operational metrics, though its reliance on a single region is a structural constraint. |
| Dividend income | Medium | The variable nature of the dividend means income is not guaranteed and tracks commodity pricing. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Successfully integrating massive acquisitions like Endeavor is critical to long-term performance. |
Price Behavior
Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.
Smooth
The stock has moved along a generally orderly path with only modest fluctuations.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -29.47% | Avg. Invested days 30 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  1.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/28/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Large-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 52.51B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 35.56 | 1Y Target Price 234.52 |
Price to earnings Ratio 35.56 | 1Y Target Price 234.52 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 2.8M shares | Beta 0.41 | 52 Weeks Range 133.81 - 216.90 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 133.81 - 216.90 | Updated Date 09/27/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 2.25% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.25 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream Operations | Extraction and sale of crude oil, natural gas, and NGLs. | The company makes money by selling oil and gas; the price you pay at the pump indirectly influences their revenue. |
| Permian Basin (Geography) | Operations concentrated in the Midland and Delaware Basins in West Texas. | The company's success is tied to the efficiency of extracting oil from this specific, highly productive geological region. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 35.56 | Forward PE 10.03 | Enterprise Value 64.14B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22 |
Enterprise Value 64.14B | Price to Sales(TTM) 3.22 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 3.78 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.69 | Shares Outstanding 281.31M | Shares Floating 213.34M |
Shares Outstanding 281.31M | Shares Floating 213.34M | ||
Percent Insiders 23.88 | Percent Institutions 73.37 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Diamondback Energy Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters Midland, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2012-10-12 | CEO & Director Mr. Matthew Kaes Van't Hof | ||
Sector Energy | Industry Oil & Gas E&P | Full time employees 1762 | |
Full time employees 1762 | |||
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.
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