Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) fair value analysis

Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed

Market cap

$53.8B

P/E (trailing)

12x

Revenue (TTM)

$17.1B

Net margin

9.3%

EPS (TTM)

$15.53

Gross margin

45.2%

Debt / equity

0.33

Revenue growth (3-yr avg)

45.9%

Shares outstanding

280M

Derived indicators how computed

Quality grade

A →

Margin trend

Expanding

52-week position

The upper-middle quarter of its range

Technicals how computed

RSI (14-day)

61 · neutral

50-day average

$197.01

200-day average

$186.83

Moving-average state

50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages

Dividends how computed

Paid, last 12 months

$4.25 per share (4 payments)

Yield on last price

2.21%

Consecutive years of increases

0 (no streak on complete calendar years)

Last ex-dividend date

2026-08-13

Last payment date

2026-08-20

Earnings how computed

Next earnings report

2026-11-02 (post-market)

Last 8 quarters vs consensus

5 beat, 3 missed

Quarter by quarter

2026-06 ▲ beat (+8.7%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+12.8%)
2025-12 ▼ miss (-27.8%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+4.8%)
2025-06 ▼ miss (-1.8%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+8.1%)
2024-12 ▲ beat (+7.5%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-13.8%)

Analyst consensus how computed

This is not TickrTrends' verdict.

Analyst ratings

26 buy · 5 hold · 0 sell (31 analysts)

Consensus lean

Buy-leaning

Consensus price target

$237

Target vs last price

+23.4%

Recent FANG news

TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for FANG is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.

• Is It Too Late to Buy Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG) After 4.3% Rally? GF Value Says Undervalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-16)
  TickrTrends take: TickrTrends currently rates FANG as overvalued, which contrasts with the valuation perspective highlighted in the recent rally discussion. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether FANG's energy sector positioning and recent price movement represent a temporary divergence from fundamental value or a signal that the overvaluation assessment requires reassessment. The tension between different valuation frameworks underscores the importance of tracking how commodity price expectations and operational performance develop in the coming quarters for this energy company.
• Scotiabank Initiates Coverage on Diamondback Energy (FANG) with Sector Outperform Rating (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
  TickrTrends take: Scotiabank's initiation of coverage with a Sector Outperform rating on Diamondback Energy suggests analyst confidence in the company's relative performance within the energy sector. However, TickrTrends currently derives an Overvalued verdict for FANG, indicating that the stock's current price may not align with fundamental valuation metrics. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether the new analyst coverage and rating catalyze a market repricing or if the stock maintains its elevated valuation status relative to intrinsic value estimates.
• FANG Initiates Coverage On by Scotiabank -- Rating Set to Sector Outperform (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
  TickrTrends take: Scotiabank's sector outperform rating suggests confidence in FANG's competitive positioning within the Energy sector, yet this positive coverage arrives as TickrTrends' valuation metrics indicate the stock is trading at elevated levels relative to fundamentals. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the company's operational performance and cash generation can justify current price levels, or whether mean reversion toward fair value could occur. The divergence between analyst sentiment and valuation assessment highlights the importance of tracking FANG's earnings trajectory and capital efficiency to determine if the overvaluation designation will persist or correct.

More FANG news

• FANG Maintained by Morgan Stanley -- Price Target Raised to $222 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-15)
• FANG Reiterates by RBC Capital -- Maintains Price Target at $240 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
• Diamondback Energy Inc (FANG): What a GF Score of 63 Says About the Stock (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
• Sector Trends: Technology Most Bought, Energy Least Bought on Friday (gurufocus.com, 2026-09-29)
• US Oil and Gas Stocks: Who Produces the Energy? (equedia.com, 2026-09-23)

What people are saying

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TickrTrends weekly updates

• 2026-10-19 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for FANG in the Energy sector shifted this week as the valuation verdict improved from Overvalued to Fairly valued. This change suggests that the stock's price metrics have moved into better alignment with its fundamental value based on the analysis framework applied.
• 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
• 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
• 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for FANG showed a shift in valuation assessment this week, moving from overvalued to fairly valued status. This change reflects a recalibration of the energy sector company's valuation metrics based on current market conditions and fundamental data tracked by the service.
• 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
• 2026-09-28 — # FANG Energy Sector Summary TickrTrends' derived indicators for FANG show a shift in momentum this week, with the 50/200-day trend state moving from an uptrend to a mixed state, signaling reduced directional conviction. The energy sector remains valued at overvalued levels according to current valuation metrics. This combination of weakening trend structure alongside stretched valuations reflects a notable change in the technical positioning of the sector.
• 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
• 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.

Frequently asked questions

Is FANG stock undervalued?

Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), FANG is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.

What is FANG's TickrTrends verdict?

FANG's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.

How does FANG compare to other Energy stocks?

FANG ranks #12 of 24 Energy stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.

Is FANG overbought or oversold?

FANG's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.

Does FANG pay a dividend?

Yes. FANG paid $4.25 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 2.21% yield on TickrTrends' last price. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-08-13.

When does FANG report earnings next?

FANG's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-02 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.

Does FANG usually beat earnings estimates?

Over its last 8 reported quarters FANG beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.

What do analysts say about FANG?

Of 31 analysts covering FANG, 26 rate it a buy, 5 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $237 (+23.4% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.

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