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Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$146.14 -2.52 (-1.70%)
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Diamondback Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
1
Buy
20

Based on 21 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 21 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for FANG.

Consensus Price Target

$191.59
31.10% Upside
According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diamondback Energy, the average price target is $191.59. The highest price target for FANG is $242.00, while the lowest price target for FANG is $161.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.10% from the current price of $146.14.
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FANG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/1/24 to 8/1/25
1 Month Ago
7/2/24 to 7/2/25
3 Months Ago
5/3/24 to 5/3/25
1 Year Ago
8/2/23 to 8/1/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$191.59$193.13$197.70$209.65
Forecasted Upside31.10% Upside36.04% Upside44.50% Upside5.77% Upside
Consensus Rating
Buy
Buy
Buy
Moderate Buy

FANG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FANG Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Diamondback Energy Stock vs. The Competition

TypeDiamondback EnergyEnergy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
3.05
2.67
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside28.88% Upside54.49% Upside13.24% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
7/23/2025Susquehanna
2 of 5 stars
Biju Perincheril
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Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$192.00 ➝ $188.00+31.47%
7/22/2025Raymond James Financial
4 of 5 stars
John Freeman
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Boost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$204.00 ➝ $221.00+55.96%
7/17/2025Piper Sandler
2 of 5 stars
Mark Lear
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$225.00 ➝ $228.00+67.07%
7/15/2025Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight
7/11/2025Scotiabank
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 Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform
6/16/2025Wells Fargo & Company
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Roger Read
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Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$207.00 ➝ $208.00+39.28%
5/23/2025Bank of America
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Kalei Akamine
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$165.00 ➝ $170.00+24.95%
5/13/2025Mizuho
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Nitin Kumar
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$186.00 ➝ $179.00+23.73%
5/7/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Arun Jayaram
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$167.00 ➝ $161.00+21.99%
5/6/2025Evercore ISI
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 Initiated CoverageOutperform$165.00+23.99%
5/2/2025Royal Bank Of Canada
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S. Hanold
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Initiated CoverageOutperform$180.00+33.63%
4/23/2025Barclays
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Betty Jiang
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $185.00+36.32%
4/21/2025KeyCorp
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Tim Rezvan
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$216.00 ➝ $180.00+35.11%
4/17/2025UBS Group
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Josh Silverstein
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Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $163.00+17.74%
4/17/2025Truist Financial
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Neal Dingmann
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$238.00 ➝ $242.00+78.06%
4/7/2025Citigroup
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S. Gruber
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UpgradeReduce ➝ Buy$157.00 ➝ $180.00+45.90%
3/5/2025Williams Trading
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 Set Target$190.00+34.46%
1/3/2025Wolfe Research
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D. Leggate
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UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$190.00 ➝ $190.00+13.92%
12/2/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy$227.00+27.82%
10/29/2024Benchmark
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$195.00 ➝ $195.00+8.96%
10/4/2024BMO Capital Markets
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P. Jungwirth
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $215.00+14.18%
9/24/2024Johnson Rice
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C. Meade
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DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Moderate Buy
9/16/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Initiated CoverageHold ➝ Hold$185.00+8.01%
7/17/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$243.00 ➝ $236.00+11.90%
4/23/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$224.00 ➝ $229.00+12.37%
1/18/2024Bank Of America (Bofa)
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 Lower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$147.00 ➝ $129.00-13.93%

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Should I Buy Diamondback Energy Stock? FANG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Diamondback Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Diamondback Energy
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Diamondback Energy, Inc.:

  • The current stock price is around $150, which reflects a strong performance in the energy sector.
  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. reported impressive earnings, with earnings per share significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health.
  • The company has a high return on equity, showcasing effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • Recent institutional investments have increased, with major firms acquiring significant shares, suggesting confidence in the company's future growth.
  • Analysts have a consensus "Buy" rating for the stock, with a favorable average price target, indicating potential for price appreciation.

Diamondback Energy
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Diamondback Energy, Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced volatility, with fluctuations in price reflecting broader market uncertainties in the energy sector.
  • Despite strong earnings, the company operates in a highly competitive industry, which could impact future profitability.
  • There is a significant portion of the stock owned by institutional investors, which may lead to increased volatility if these investors decide to sell.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio, while manageable, indicates some reliance on debt financing, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market conditions can be unpredictable, and any downturn in oil prices could adversely affect the company's revenue and stock performance.

FANG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diamondback Energy is $191.59, with a high forecast of $242.00 and a low forecast of $161.00.

21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last year. There is currently 1 hold rating, 18 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" FANG shares.

According to analysts, Diamondback Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 31.10% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Diamondback Energy has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Diamondback Energy more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Diamondback Energy is Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how FANG compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FANG) was last updated on 8/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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