Merger BenefitsThe Endeavor merger is expected to deliver significant free cash flow accretion, improve scale in the Midland Basin, and reduce cash operating costs by 5–10% per barrel of oil equivalent.
Operational EfficiencyFANG is realizing synergies ahead of schedule, with 4Q capex guidance 3% below consensus.
Shareholder ReturnsShareholder returns have been improving, with Diamondback Energy returning 78% of quarterly free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.