FANGEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 31 Wall Street analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $225 — +9.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Diamondback Energy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Issuance (86): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.
Quality (32): Profits are thin or unreliable for the size of the business, or they are not turning into cash.
Size (5): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +9.8% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 19 Aug 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Downgrade | Equal-Weight | $216 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $232 → $221 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $221 → $220 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $220 → $224 |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $262 → $263 |
| 21 July 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $245 → $255 |
| 21 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $246 → $243 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $245 → $221 |
| 16 July 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $242 → $220 |
| 29 June 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $229 → $216 |
| 27 May 2026 | Mizuho | Maintains | Outperform | $220 → $240 |
| 26 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $225 → $232 |
| 22 May 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Overweight | $224 → $229 |
| 20 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $225 → $245 |
| 11 May 2026 | Bernstein | Maintains | Outperform | $237 → $241 |
| 6 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $231 → $245 |
| 5 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $190 → $225 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Outperform | $175 → $195 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $202 → $262 |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. FANG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Diamondback Energy, Inc. returned +51.8% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 20% of US stocks
Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 55% of US stocks
Cheaper than 50% of US stocks
Higher than 87% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 95% of US stocks
Higher than 68% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US stocks
Higher than 48% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Diamondback Energy, Inc. has a market value of $57.4B and an enterprise value of $75.6B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $17.0B. The latest quarter grew 52.5% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $1.5B, a 8.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.13.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.7B.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. spent $1.7B on share buybacks and $1.2B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 39.0×; forward P/E: 11.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.15%, paying out 79% of earnings.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. employs 1,762 people — $9.6M of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research released an analysis of the U.S. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production industry, advising investors to track shares of WTI, APA and FANG as companies well placed for the road ahead.
Why it matters — FANG was identified by Zacks as one of three U.S. E&P companies positioned favourably within the industry analysis, which is notable for those tracking the stock.
Diamondback Energy (FANG) closed at $202.63 in the latest trading session, a +1.49% gain from the previous day, rising even as the broader market dipped.
Why it matters — FANG watchers would note the stock's positive move against a weaker market, indicating relative strength for the company in that trading session.
Zacks reports that WTI crude is trading above $95 and approaching $100, with rising Permian output prospects placing Diamondback Energy, ExxonMobil and Chevron in focus as oil prices remain strong.
Why it matters — Strong oil prices and Permian production growth could benefit Diamondback Energy as a key Permian operator, making it a stock worth watching for FANG investors.
Iran issued a new threat against US energy assets in the Gulf, pushing oil prices above $91 a barrel. The report notes investors are rotating into a handful of energy names amid the rising price.
Why it matters — As an upstream oil and gas producer, FANG's outlook is tied to crude prices, and this report highlights the higher oil environment stemming from the Gulf tensions.
Diamondback Energy reported a strong quarter, beating EPS and revenue estimates, with $2.33B in Q2 adjusted free cash flow and $4.07B in H1, supporting buybacks, dividends, and significant debt repayments. The company's Bryant Ranch project is positioned to tap into data center energy demand by allocating 14–18% of its gas output and improving midstream economics.
Why it matters — FANG watchers would care because the Bryant Ranch project offers a potential new catalyst for the company beyond oil, tapping into growing data center energy demand while the company continues to generate strong cash flows.
The 31 Wall Street analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $225, with estimates ranging from $205 to $283. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 31 analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc., 25 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Diamondback Energy, Inc. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Sept 2026, Diamondback Energy, Inc. ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Issuance (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 31 analysts implies +9.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Diamondback Energy, Inc. 67 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Diamondback Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for FANG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $205 to $283 over the next 12 months.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. returned +51.8% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Diamondback Energy Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of unconventional onshore resources in the Permian Basin.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 11 Sept 2026): "3 U.S. E&P Stocks That Look Well Placed for the Road Ahead". Zacks Investment Research released an analysis of the U.S. Oil and Gas Exploration and Production industry, advising investors to track shares of WTI, APA and FANG as companies well placed for the road ahead.
Diamondback Energy Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and production of unconventional onshore resources in the Permian Basin. The company concentrates on horizontal drilling across core areas in the Midland and Delaware basins, with operations centered on formations such as Spraberry, Wolfcamp, and Bone Spring. Its business also includes midstream services that support field operations and help move produced volumes through gathering and related infrastructure. Diamondback Energy serves as a significant upstream operator in the U.S. energy market, with a portfolio built around large-scale shale development and integrated basin-level execution. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, Diamondback Energy Inc. plays an important role in crude oil and natural gas supply within one of the most productive hydrocarbon regions in North America.
CEO Mr. Matthew Kaes Van't Hof · 1,762 employees · United States · https://www.diamondbackenergy.com
