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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
$982.71M
Enterprise Value$3.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.8
Beta0.35
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.39Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield8.02%
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 Cap4.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$24.00Price Target Upside57.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)3.2
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Positive Free Cash Flow GenerationMaterial positive free cash flow (~$280M in 2025) and strong operating cash flow (~$465M) indicate the company can fund maintenance capex, dividends, and debt reduction from operations. This cash generation provides durable financial flexibility for 2–6 months and supports strategic transactions and shareholder returns.
Large, High‑Quality Asset Addition (Camino)The Camino asset adds materially to production, reserves and EBITDA potential, boosting long‑term inventory and organic growth optionality. Large, long‑life PDPs and ~100 actionable drill locations expand sustainable cash flow and drilling inventory, strengthening the company’s upstream footprint over the medium term.
Disciplined POP & Capital AllocationConsistent portfolio optimization (POP) execution and monetizations (>$400M since 2023, including ~$101M in Q1) combined with demonstrated returns via dividends, repurchases and debt paydown show a repeatable capital‑allocation playbook that enhances cash returns and positions the company to recycle capital into accretive opportunities.
Bears Say
Substantial Net Debt BurdenA sizable net debt balance (~$2.7B) leaves the company exposed to leverage and refinancing dynamics; meaningful debt service and ABS issuance reliance constrain flexibility for additional M&A or heavy reinvestment. Sustained deleveraging is required to convert recent gains into durable credit strength.
Limited Initial Economic Capture From Camino (SPV)The SPV/ABS financing limits near‑term consolidated economic capture of Camino’s PDP cash flows, meaning material benefits are conditional on deleveraging/buyout mechanics. This structure creates multi‑quarter structural dependence on partner financing, timing risk and reduces immediate balance sheet and cash‑flow accretion.
Inconsistent Cash Conversion & Declining FCFDeclining free cash flow and sub‑par cash conversion (FCF materially below net income and down ~38% YoY) indicate earnings do not consistently convert to cash. This structural volatility amplifies sensitivity to commodity swings and can restrict sustainable dividend, buyback, or rapid deleveraging plans over coming quarters.
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 $982.71M.
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 37 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 Notavailable dividend of $0.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.02%. See more information on Diversified Energy Company dividends here
What is Diversified Energy Company’s EPS estimate?
Diversified Energy Company’s EPS estimate is 0.39.
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?
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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
0.03% Other Institutional Investors
63.33% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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