FANGEnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 29 Wall Street analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $225 — +12.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 66 of 100 as at 3 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 +12.9% 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 4 Sept 2026, Diamondback Energy, Inc. returned +43.1% against +20.0% 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.
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Cheaper than 36% of US stocks
Cheaper than 56% 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.
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 $57.2B and an enterprise value of $75.2B.
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: $0.64.
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: 38.7×; forward P/E: 11.2× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.16%, paying out 79% of earnings.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. employs 1,762 people — $9.6M of revenue per employee.
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Diamondback Energy (FANG) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 5.9% since that report. The article examines what may be next for the company's shares following the earnings announcement.
Why it matters — FANG watchers would care because the post-earnings stock movement and forward outlook help gauge whether the company's recent performance will sustain momentum.
Zacks Investment Research identifies Diamondback Energy (FANG) as a top momentum stock for the long term, highlighting it via the Zacks Style Scores system as a strong, market-beating choice for investment portfolios.
Why it matters — The piece positions FANG favorably among momentum-focused investors, suggesting it may continue to draw attention as a leading stock in its category.
Top Wall Street analysts have highlighted three dividend stocks as offering steady income in turbulent markets. The article cites these stocks as a consistent-income option, though it does not name Diamondback Energy specifically.
Why it matters — A FANG watcher would care because the piece underscores the appeal of dividend-paying energy companies like Diamondback as sources of steady income in volatile market conditions.
Oil has remained above $80, and rising Permian output could support Diamondback Energy, ExxonMobil, and Chevron, as Middle East tensions keep crude prices elevated. The article examines whether Permian stocks are well positioned to gain under these conditions.
Why it matters — A FANG watcher would care because sustained crude prices above $80, combined with rising Permian output, could benefit Diamondback's operations in its core basin.
Zacks Investment Research published an article explaining why Diamondback Energy (FANG) is considered a strong growth stock, referencing its Style Scores system for identifying market-beating stocks. The piece highlights the company's favorable growth profile under Zacks' stock-selection criteria.
Why it matters — FANG watchers would care because the article frames the company favorably as a strong growth stock according to Zacks' widely used Style Scores methodology.
The 29 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 29 analysts covering Diamondback Energy, Inc., 24 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Diamondback Energy, Inc. 66 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Sept 2026, Diamondback Energy, Inc. ranks 66 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 29 analysts implies +12.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Diamondback Energy, Inc. 66 out of 100 as at 3 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 +43.1% over the 12 months to 4 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, 2 Sept 2026): "Why Is Diamondback (FANG) Up 5.9% Since Last Earnings Report?". Diamondback Energy (FANG) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 5.9% since that report. The article examines what may be next for the company's shares following the earnings announcement.
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
