FANGDiamondback Energy exhibits strong fundamental performance, particularly in profitability and cash flow generation. While the energy sector faces thematic uncertainties, the company's operational efficiency and strategic positioning in the Permian Basin are positive. Technical indicators suggest a neutral to slightly bullish outlook, with potential for short-term volatility.
The company operates within the oil and gas sector, which is subject to significant macroeconomic factors, geopolitical risks, and the ongoing energy transition. While demand for fossil fuels remains, long-term thematic considerations around renewable energy adoption and carbon emissions present a complex environment.
Diamondback Energy demonstrates strong profitability, robust cash flow generation, and a healthy balance sheet. Its valuation metrics are attractive relative to its earnings power, and it consistently returns capital to shareholders through dividends.
The stock is trading near its 52-week high, indicating positive momentum. However, some oscillators are showing overbought conditions, suggesting a potential for consolidation or a minor pullback in the short term.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Energy Transition | 40 |
| Commodity Prices | 70 |
| Permian Basin Dominance | 85 |
| Regulatory Landscape | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 85 |
| Profitability | 90 |
| Growth | 80 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 80 |
| Cash Flow | 85 |
| Dividends | 75 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 75 |
| Momentum | 70 |
| Volume Confirmation | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
| Short-term Indicators | 70 |
Consistent EPS Growth
The company has a history of beating earnings estimates, with 10 out of the last 12 reported quarters showing positive surprises. The average EPS surprise over this period was 4.77%, indicating reliable earnings performance.
Undervalued Based on P/E
The trailing P/E ratio of 9.04 is significantly lower than the industry average of 15.0, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings.
Elevated Price-to-Sales Ratio
The trailing Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio of 4.1 is higher than its historical average (based on available data from 2021-2024 annual P/S), suggesting potential overvaluation if revenue growth falters.
Declining Profit Margins
Net margins have decreased from 45.8% in Q4 2022 to 29.1% in Q4 2024, indicating pressure on profitability potentially due to rising costs or competitive pricing.
May 2025
15
Ex-Dividend Date
May 2025
22
Next Dividend Date
August 2025
5
Next Earnings Date
H: $3.06
A: $2.73
L: $1.94
H: 3.67B
A: 3.33B
L: 3.07B
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. It 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, 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.
182.75 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for FANG have a max estimate of 228.00 and a min estimate of 141.00.