Diversified Energy Company (DEC)
NYSE:DEC
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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
$933.86M
Enterprise Value$3.94B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$29.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.03B
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.8
Beta0.33
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS Estimate
0.41Next 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 Cap4.22
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit9.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda4.26
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$23.50Price Target Upside54.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)3.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationMaterial positive cash generation in 2025 demonstrates the business can produce meaningful free cash to fund dividends, buybacks, debt paydown and reinvestment. Sustained multi-hundred-million FCF provides durable financial flexibility for 2–6 months and beyond.
Large Accretive Asset Addition & Drill InventoryCamino integration and extensive Oklahoma inventory materially expand scale and optional high‑IRR development opportunities. A deep, drill-ready inventory supports long-term production maintenance and growth without major acreage purchases, underpinning durable reserve conversion optionality.
Disciplined Capital Allocation & Improved LeverageConsistent returns and active deleveraging indicate shareholder-friendly, disciplined capital allocation. Improved pro‑forma leverage (~2.2x) alongside demonstrated ability to repay debt and return cash supports financial resilience and strategic optionality over the medium term.
Bears Say
Earnings Volatility / Operating Margin QualityLarge swings in profitability and a negative reported EBITDA margin despite net income highlight volatility and reliance on non‑operating items or accounting effects. This weakens confidence in persistent operating margins and makes future earnings less predictable.
Limited Immediate Economic Capture Of Camino / Partner DependenceThe SPV/ABS financing and 60/40 partner split constrain near‑term consolidated economics, leaving substantial value contingent on deleveraging/buyout timing. This structure increases reliance on third‑party financing and partner execution risk over the medium term.
Weak Cash Conversion & Declining Free Cash FlowDeclining FCF and subpar conversion of reported profits to cash (operating cash covers well under EBIT) suggest working-capital swings, reinvestment needs, or non‑cash earnings. This undermines the sustainability of payouts and rapid deleveraging without asset sales or stronger cash conversion.
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 $933.86M.
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 57 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 0.41.
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
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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
$23.50
▲(54.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
13.01% Insiders
10.62% Mutual Funds
22.73% Other Institutional Investors
43.29% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
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