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DEC Stock Chart & Stats
$15.21
-$0.23(-1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.21
-$0.23(-1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.33 - $18.90
Previous Close$16
Volume192.25K
Average Volume (3M)581.80K
Market Cap
$959.72M
Enterprise Value$5.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.9
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.37Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.67
Shares Outstanding72,323,470
10 Day Avg. Volume541,211
30 Day Avg. Volume581,802
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.66
P/FCF Ratio3.77
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside57.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)3.49
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationMeaningful operating cash flow and sizable free cash flow in 2025 provide durable internal funding for maintenance capex, debt paydown and shareholder returns. Over the next several quarters this supports disciplined capital allocation and reduces reliance on external financing for core operations.
Accretive Camino Acquisition And ScaleThe Camino deal materially scales production and reserves (large flowing BOE/day and ~1.5 Tcf equiv reserves). Structure limits immediate balance-sheet hit while Diversified retains undeveloped acreage and management economics, offering durable production optionality and medium-term EBITDA lift once fully captured.
Operational Synergies And Deep Drill InventoryIdentified field and G&A synergies plus large drill-ready inventory improve long-term margin sustainability and high-return reinvestment optionality. A sizable Oklahoma inventory and JV programs with high IRRs create recurring opportunities to compound returns and offset base decline over multiple years.
Bears Say
Elevated Absolute Debt LoadDespite improved leverage metrics, the company still carries substantial absolute net debt that constrains strategic flexibility. Continued debt servicing, reliance on ABS issuance for optionality, and sensitivity to commodity cycles raise long-term execution and refinancing risk for capital returns and acquisitions.
Historical Earnings And Cash VolatilityLarge swings in profitability and inconsistent cash conversion (FCF roughly 60% of net income and declining) undermine predictability of free cash flow. This structural volatility complicates reliable dividend coverage, deleveraging cadence and long-term planning across commodity cycles.
Limited Near-term Economic Capture Of CaminoBecause key Camino PDP cash flows sit in an SPV financed with ABS, Diversified’s immediate economic capture is reduced and contingent on deleveraging/buyout mechanics. This structural dependence on partner financing and timing creates execution risk and delays full benefit recognition on the balance sheet.
Diversified Energy Company News
DEC FAQ
What was Diversified Energy Company’s price range in the past 12 months?
Diversified Energy Company lowest stock price was $12.33 and its highest was $18.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Diversified Energy Company’s market cap?
Diversified Energy Company’s market cap is $959.72M.
When is Diversified Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diversified Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Diversified Energy Company’s earnings last quarter?
Diversified Energy Company released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $1.52.
Is Diversified Energy Company overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Diversified Energy Company’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Diversified Energy Company pay dividends?
Diversified Energy Company pays a Notavailable dividend of $0.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.68%. See more information on Diversified Energy Company dividends here
What is Diversified Energy Company’s EPS estimate?
Diversified Energy Company’s EPS estimate is 0.37.
How many shares outstanding does Diversified Energy Company have?
Diversified Energy Company has 72,323,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Diversified Energy Company’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Diversified Energy Company reported an EPS of $1.85 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.33. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.435%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Diversified Energy Company?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DEC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Diversified Energy Company
Diversified Energy Company PLC, rebranded from Diversified Gas & Oil PLC in May 2021, functions as an autonomous entity that owns and operates active natural gas and crude oil wells. Its main operational base is located within the Appalachian Basin of the United States, but its business activities extend beyond this region. The company handles the full scope of hydrocarbon resource management, from the initial extraction (production) to distribution (marketing) and delivery (transportation) of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and condensates. Its extensive holdings include numerous natural gas wells and their associated gathering infrastructure, situated across states such as Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. Diversified Energy Company PLC was established in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.
DEC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$24.00
▲(57.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
13.01% Insiders
8.71% Mutual Funds
0.26% Other Institutional Investors
63.93% Public Companies and
Individual Investors