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FANG Stock Forecast: Diamondback Energy, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 5 Oct 2026
$184
−0.34% on the day

The 31 Wall Street analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $233 — +26.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 71 of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026 — in the upper half. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$51.7B
Ticker Nerd rank
71 / 100
Median analyst target
$233
Analysts covering
31
Revenue$5.5B+51.3% y/y
Operating income$2.5B
Net income$2.1B
Free cash flow$2.2B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.6%
1M
−7.6%
YTD
+24.7%
1Y
+28.0%
From 52W high
−13.0%
From 52W low
+37.5%
$134
$212
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

FANG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 3 Oct 2026
71 / 100

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
Accruals
82
Revisions
79
Volatility
77
Momentum
70
Value
65
Growth
42
Quality
33
Size
5

Issuance (86): The share count has been shrinking and the company is not leaning on new borrowing.

Quality (33): 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.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

FANG stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on FANG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26FANGHigh $283Median $233Low $205

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says31 analysts
26 Buy5 Hold0 Sell
Low $205Median $233High $283

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 12 moved their price target up and 6 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
17 Sept 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsStrong Buy$248 → $255
14 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$243 → $253
3 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesNeutral—
19 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual-Weight$216
17 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$232 → $221
10 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$221 → $220
5 Aug 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$220 → $224
5 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$262 → $263
21 July 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$245 → $255
21 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$246 → $243
20 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$245 → $221
16 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$242 → $220
29 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$229 → $216
27 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$220 → $240
26 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$225 → $232
22 May 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$224 → $229
20 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$225 → $245
11 May 2026BernsteinMaintainsOutperform$237 → $241
6 May 2026SusquehannaMaintainsPositive$231 → $245
5 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$190 → $225

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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.

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Performance

FANG vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 5 Oct 2026, Diamondback Energy, Inc. returned +28.0% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

FANG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140150Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26FANGS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

FANG analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.3%
Analysts raising
15
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
35.3×

Cheaper than 21% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.2×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / book
1.4×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
5.9×

Cheaper than 51% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
52.5%

Higher than 87% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
169.2%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Gross margin
46.4%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Operating margin
48.5%

Higher than 95% of US stocks

Net margin
9.0%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.5%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.3%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.4%

Higher than 69% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. has a market value of $51.7B and an enterprise value of $70.0B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 280.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 35.3×; forward P/E: 9.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.38%, paying out 79% of earnings.

  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. employs 1,762 people — $9.6M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

FANG vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas E&P
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
FANGDiamondback Energy, Inc.$51.7B
71
DVNDevon Energy Corp.$54.9B
47
OXYOccidental Petroleum Corp.$57.2B
78
EOGEOG Resources, Inc.$76.7B
83
EQTEQT Corp.$31.4B
58
TPLTexas Pacific Land Corp.$23.5B
71
EXEExpand Energy Corp.$19.8B
84

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Diamondback Energy, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest FANG news & analysis

Why Diamondback Energy (FANG) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Diamondback Energy (FANG) as a top growth stock for the long term. The article explains how the Zacks Style Scores system helps investors identify top-rated stocks based on their investing style.

Why it matters — FANG watchers would note that the company has been singled out by a prominent research service using its Style Scores methodology, signaling it could be well-positioned among growth-oriented stocks.

Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call for November 3, 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Viper Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on November 2, 2026, and host a conference call on November 3, 2026. The announcement was made on September 30, 2026.

Why it matters — As a Diamondback subsidiary, Viper Energy's upcoming earnings release and conference call timing provides Diamondback Energy watchers with a scheduled date to anticipate related financial disclosures.

Diamondback Energy, Inc. Schedules Third Quarter 2026 Conference Call for November 3, 2026

GlobeNewsWire · 30 Sept 2026neutral

Diamondback Energy announced it will release third quarter 2026 financial results on November 2, 2026 after market close, and will hold a conference call on November 3, 2026 to discuss them. The announcement was made via a press release on September 30, 2026.

Why it matters — This gives FANG watchers advance notice of the dates for the company's third-quarter earnings release and conference call, allowing them to plan around these key reporting events.

Oil Hovers Around $90: Are Permian Stocks Well Poised to Gain?

Zacks Investment Research · 30 Sept 2026positive

With oil hovering slightly above $90, the report suggests that Permian-focused producers including FANG, XOM, and CVX could benefit from strong Permian activity, production growth, and drilling efficiencies that support their outlooks.

Why it matters — For FANG watchers, sustained oil prices around $90 combined with robust Permian operations and drilling efficiency could support the company's production and financial outlook.

Oil May Be Stronger Than It Looks—And Diamondback Is on Sale

MarketBeat · 25 Sept 2026negative

Oil prices dipped below $100 this week, and Diamondback Energy shares fell about 11% from their September high, reflecting the impact of lower crude prices on the Permian Basin producer.

Why it matters — A FANG watcher would care because the stock's decline is directly tied to oil price weakness, which affects the company's valuation and performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about FANG stock

What is the FANG stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 31 Wall Street analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $233, with estimates ranging from $205 to $283. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is FANG stock a buy right now?

Of the 31 analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc., 26 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Diamondback Energy, Inc. 71 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank FANG?

As at 3 Oct 2026, Diamondback Energy, Inc. ranks 71 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).

Will FANG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 31 analysts implies +26.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Diamondback Energy, Inc. 71 out of 100 as at 3 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the FANG stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has FANG stock performed over the past year?

Diamondback Energy, Inc. returned +28.0% over the 12 months to 5 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Diamondback Energy, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on FANG?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Oct 2026): "Why Diamondback Energy (FANG) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term". Zacks Investment Research highlights Diamondback Energy (FANG) as a top growth stock for the long term. The article explains how the Zacks Style Scores system helps investors identify top-rated stocks based on their investing style.

Company

About Diamondback Energy, Inc.

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