Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results, Misses Estimates By $0.26 EPS

Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:FANG) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday. The oil and natural gas company reported $1.74 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.00 by ($0.26), Zacks reports. Diamondback Energy had a net margin of 27.32% and a return on equity of 9.57%. The business had revenue of $3.38 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $3.67 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 9.0% compared to the same quarter last year.

Diamondback Energy Stock Performance

FANG opened at $173.82 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.60, a current ratio of 0.62 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. The company has a market cap of $49.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.08 and a beta of 0.63. Diamondback Energy has a 52-week low of $114.00 and a 52-week high of $177.25. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $156.49 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $149.00.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

FANG has been the topic of several analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $173.00 price target on shares of Diamondback Energy in a research report on Monday, January 19th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Diamondback Energy from $169.00 to $171.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 27th. Scotiabank set a $175.00 price objective on shares of Diamondback Energy in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their target price on shares of Diamondback Energy from $199.00 to $190.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Roth Mkm set a $162.00 price target on shares of Diamondback Energy and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, November 4th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $185.90.

Insider Transactions at Diamondback Energy

In related news, major shareholder Fang Holdings Lp Sgf sold 1,000,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.88, for a total value of $162,880,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 98,686,727 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $16,074,094,093.76. This represents a 1.00% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Charles Alvin Meloy sold 60,605 shares of Diamondback Energy stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.12, for a total transaction of $9,764,677.60. Following the sale, the director directly owned 982,006 shares in the company, valued at approximately $158,220,806.72. This trade represents a 5.81% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 1,438,516 shares of company stock valued at $225,026,921 in the last three months. Corporate insiders own 0.48% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Diamondback Energy

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in FANG. JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Diamondback Energy during the third quarter worth about $26,000. DV Equities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Diamondback Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $38,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC acquired a new stake in Diamondback Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $45,000. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC purchased a new stake in Diamondback Energy in the third quarter valued at approximately $48,000. Finally, Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC acquired a new position in Diamondback Energy during the fourth quarter worth $74,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.01% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Diamondback Energy

Here are the key news stories impacting Diamondback Energy this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Raised base dividend and continued capital return focus — Diamondback increased its base dividend in the Q4 release, signaling management’s commitment to returning cash to shareholders, which supports the stock’s income appeal. Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results; Increases Base Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash flow and production metrics — Q4 net cash from operations (~$2.3B) and operating cash flow before working capital (~$1.9B), plus solid oil production, provide financial flexibility for buybacks/dividends and capex. Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial and Operating Results; Increases Base Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Macro comment — Management said the threat of a global oil glut is receding, which is a constructive industry signal but depends on future oil demand/pricing. Shale Giant Diamondback Says Threat of Oil Glut Is Receding
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings miss and GAAP loss — Adjusted EPS of $1.74 missed consensus (~$1.88–$2.11 depending on the report), and GAAP EPS showed a large loss (-$5.11) driven by non-recurring items; that pressured the stock. Diamondback Energy (FANG) Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and profitability declined year-over-year — Q4 revenue fell ~9% YoY, gross profit declined and operating results swung to a loss, highlighting margin pressure from weaker oil prices and higher costs. Shale producer Diamondback misses fourth-quarter profit estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling and balance sheet notes — Recent notable insider sales and higher total liabilities were flagged in reporting, which can weigh on sentiment despite strong cash flow. Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Falls on Q4 2025 Earnings

Diamondback Energy Company Profile

Diamondback Energy, Inc (NASDAQ: FANG) is an independent oil and natural gas company focused on the development, exploration and production of unconventional resources in the Permian Basin. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, the company concentrates its operations in the core Midland and Delaware sub‑basins of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, where it pursues contiguous acreage positions to support repeatable drilling programs.

Diamondback’s activities span the upstream value chain, including leasehold acquisition, well planning, drilling, completion and production optimization.