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DEC Stock Chart & Stats
$13.23
-$0.33(-2.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$13.23
-$0.33(-2.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$12.33 - $18.90
Previous Close$16
Volume287.20K
Average Volume (3M)581.80K
Market Cap
$966.91M
Enterprise Value$5.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.9
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
0.25Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.62%
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
$20.25Price Target Upside53.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.27
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.00B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationSustained positive operating cash flow (~$465M) and meaningful free cash flow (~$280M) provide durable funding for maintenance capex, dividends, debt paydown and opportunistic deals. This cash generation underpins capital allocation flexibility even if commodity cycles ebb.
Large, High‑quality Asset AdditionThe Camino acquisition materially scales production and reserves, diversifies liquids/gas mix and adds long‑life acreage. Large immediate volumes plus drill inventory enhance structural production base and future organic growth optionality across varied commodity exposures.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & DeleveragingConsistent debt repayments, dividend/share repurchase history and POP monetizations (> $400M since 2023) indicate a repeatable capital‑allocation playbook. This discipline supports sustainable returns and improves balance‑sheet shock resilience over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
High Net DebtSubstantial net debt (~$2.7B) leaves the company exposed to prolonged commodity downturns and limits financial flexibility. Even with pro‑forma leverage near target, servicing and refinancing needs can constrain investment, growth optionality and increase sensitivity to interest and ABS market conditions.
Limited Immediate Economic Capture Of CaminoThe SPV/ABS structure with a Carlyle partner means Diversified initially only captures partial Camino economics until deleveraging/buyout. This off‑balance arrangement delays full cash‑flow capture, ties value realization to third‑party financing and timing, and raises execution risk.
Volatile Operating Performance & Cash ConversionHistorical swings between losses and outsized profit years, uneven EBITDA margins and inconsistent cash conversion (FCF ~60% of net income, declining YoY) reduce predictability of earnings and free cash flow, complicating long‑range capital planning and leverage targets.
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 $966.91M.
When is Diversified Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date?
Diversified Energy Company’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 2 days.
How were Diversified Energy Company’s earnings last quarter?
Diversified Energy Company released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $1.515 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.33 by $1.185.
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 Quarterly dividend of $0.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.62%. See more information on Diversified Energy Company dividends here
What is Diversified Energy Company’s EPS estimate?
Diversified Energy Company’s EPS estimate is 0.25.
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 $1.515 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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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
$20.25
▲(53.06% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
13.01% Insiders
8.71% Mutual Funds
9.63% Other Institutional Investors
53.65% Public Companies and
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