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Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$189.27 -3.15 (-1.64%)
Closing price 09/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern
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$190.89 +1.62 (+0.86%)
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Diamondback Energy - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
20

Based on 25 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 25 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 16 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for FANG.

Consensus Price Target

$226.33
19.58% Upside
According to the 25 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diamondback Energy, the average price target is $226.33. 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 19.58% from the current price of $189.27.
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
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
1 Month Ago
8/23/25 to 8/23/26
3 Months Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Year Ago
9/22/24 to 9/22/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$226.33$222.21$221.37$192.50
Forecasted Upside19.58% Upside5.45% Upside20.65% Upside38.66% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyBuyBuy

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
2.96
2.45
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.58% Upside37.09% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/17/2026
Stephens logo
Stephens
2 of 5 stars
 Set Target$255.00+31.81%
9/17/2026
John Freeman
John Freeman
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy
9/14/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Josh Silverstein
Josh Silverstein
4 of 5 stars
Boost TargetBuy$243.00 ➝ $253.00+23.43%
9/10/2026 Initiated CoverageBuy$259.00+27.67%
8/19/2026Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight$216.00+2.27%
8/17/2026Lower TargetOverweight$232.00 ➝ $221.00+9.15%
8/10/2026Lower TargetBuy$221.00 ➝ $220.00+12.58%
8/9/2026 Reiterated RatingHold$205.00+9.02%
8/5/2026Boost 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)
7/21/2026Boost TargetPositive$245.00 ➝ $255.00+29.29%
6/22/2026Set TargetNeutralBuy$212.00+15.53%
5/28/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
5/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$220.00 ➝ $240.00+22.99%
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

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 Tuesday, September 22, 2026. 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 stock is currently trading at $189.27, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $226.33 set by analysts, suggesting potential for substantial upside if the market revalues the company based on its strong recent performance.
  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. recently reported a significant earnings beat, with Q2 EPS of $6.48 exceeding the consensus estimate of $6.08, and revenue of $5.56 billion surpassing expectations of $4.89 billion, indicating strong operational execution and profitability.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 2.29%, providing a steady income stream for investors, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.10 per share paid in August 2026, which is attractive in a volatile market environment.
  • Institutional interest remains strong, with major firms like BlackRock and Wellington Management Group recently increasing their holdings, and 90.01% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors, signaling confidence in the company's long-term prospects.
  • The company has a low beta of 0.43, meaning it is less volatile than the overall market, which can provide a defensive characteristic for portfolios during periods of market uncertainty.

Diamondback Energy
Bear Case

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

  • Recent insider selling activity is notable, with Director Travis Stice selling 75,000 shares in September 2026 and Director Charles Meloy selling 33,333 shares in August 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company insiders at current price levels.
  • The stock has experienced a recent decline, dropping from a 52-week high of $216.90 to the current price of $189.27, reflecting a pullback of over 12% from its peak, which could indicate short-term momentum issues.
  • Zacks Research recently downgraded the stock from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in May 2026, suggesting that the company's growth outlook may not justify its current valuation compared to other opportunities in the sector.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.25, and while manageable, the current ratio of 0.47 and quick ratio of 0.45 indicate limited short-term liquidity, which could be a concern if cash flows tighten unexpectedly.
  • The stock is trading below its 50-day moving average of $199.64 and its 200-day moving average of $193.95, which is a technical indicator that the stock is in a downtrend and may face further resistance before stabilizing.

FANG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 25 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diamondback Energy is $226.33, with a high forecast of $263.00 and a low forecast of $173.00.

25 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 16 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FANG shares.

According to analysts, Diamondback Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 19.58% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Diamondback Energy's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

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


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Diamondback Energy analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/17/2026.
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