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Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$201.00 -0.71 (-0.35%)
As of 03:39 PM Eastern

Diamondback Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
22

Based on 26 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 26 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for FANG.

Consensus Price Target

$222.30
10.60% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diamondback Energy, the average price target is $222.30. The highest price target for FANG is $263.00, while the lowest price target for FANG is $173.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 10.60% from the current price of $201.00.
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.
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FANG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
8/12/25 to 8/12/26
1 Month Ago
7/13/25 to 7/13/26
3 Months Ago
5/14/25 to 5/14/26
1 Year Ago
8/12/24 to 8/12/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$222.30$220.68$218.25$191.59
Forecasted Upside10.60% Upside15.18% Upside8.98% Upside38.34% Upside
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

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 CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.41
2.53
Consensus RatingBuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.01% Upside42.37% Upside12.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/10/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Scott Gruber
5 of 5 stars
Lower TargetBuy$221.00 ➝ $220.00+12.58%
8/9/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$205.00+9.02%
8/5/2026
Truist Financial Corporation logo
Truist Financial
3 of 5 stars
Gabe Daoud
Gabe Daoud
Not Rated
Boost TargetBuy$220.00 ➝ $224.00+20.54%
8/5/2026Boost TargetOverweight$262.00 ➝ $263.00+40.55%
8/4/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$206.00+6.91%
7/31/2026 UpgradeHold (C-)Hold (C)
7/31/2026Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$248.00+23.42%
7/21/2026Boost TargetPositive$245.00 ➝ $255.00+29.29%
7/21/2026Lower TargetBuy$246.00 ➝ $243.00+24.37%
6/29/2026Lower TargetOverweight$229.00 ➝ $216.00+18.70%
6/22/2026Set TargetNeutralBuy$212.00+15.53%
5/28/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $240.00+22.99%
5/26/2026Boost TargetOverweight$225.00 ➝ $232.00+15.59%
5/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$237.00 ➝ $241.00+27.72%
4/22/2026Boost TargetSector Outperform$175.00 ➝ $195.00+1.41%
4/2/2026Boost TargetOverweight$196.00 ➝ $225.00+18.04%
3/12/2026Boost TargetOverweight$215.00 ➝ $248.00+37.26%
3/11/2026Boost TargetBuy$187.00 ➝ $212.00+19.95%
3/10/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
3/5/2026DowngradeBuyHold
2/9/2026 UpgradeStrong-Buy
10/10/2025 Reiterated RatingOutperform$173.00+23.10%
10/6/2025Boost TargetOutperform$165.00 ➝ $175.00+17.15%
8/25/2025Initiated CoverageOutperform
8/20/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$213.00+53.28%
5/23/2025Boost TargetBuy$165.00 ➝ $170.00+24.95%
5/7/2025Lower TargetOverweight$167.00 ➝ $161.00+21.99%
3/5/2025 Set Target$190.00+34.46%
10/4/2024UpgradeMarket PerformOutperform$205.00 ➝ $215.00+14.18%
9/24/2024DowngradeStrong-BuyModerate Buy

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

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Diamondback Energy
Bull Case

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

  • The company reported a quarterly revenue of $4.24 billion, significantly exceeding analyst estimates, indicating strong operational performance.
  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. has a positive outlook with analysts forecasting earnings per share of 18.9 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential growth in profitability.
  • Recent upgrades from multiple research firms, including a "buy" rating and increased price targets, reflect confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The current stock price is around $218.68, which is supported by a consensus rating of "Buy" from analysts, indicating favorable market sentiment.
  • The company has shown resilience with a year-over-year revenue increase of 4.7%, demonstrating its ability to adapt to market conditions.

Diamondback Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The net margin of 1.87% is relatively low, which may raise concerns about the company's profitability compared to industry standards.
  • Despite recent revenue growth, the earnings per share decreased from $4.54 in the same quarter last year, indicating potential challenges in maintaining profitability.
  • Some analysts have issued a "hold" rating, suggesting that there may be uncertainty regarding the stock's short-term performance.
  • Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by executives, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
  • The fluctuating price targets from various analysts may indicate volatility and uncertainty in the stock's future valuation.

FANG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diamondback Energy is $222.30, with a high forecast of $263.00 and a low forecast of $173.00.

26 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" FANG shares.

According to analysts, Diamondback Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 10.60% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Diamondback Energy's stock had 2 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

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 Hold. Learn more on how FANG compares to other companies.


This page (NASDAQ:FANG) was last updated on 8/12/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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