Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$148.85 +0.07 (+0.05%)

Closing price 06/20/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Extended Trading

$149.14 +0.28 (+0.19%)

As of 06/20/2025 07:48 PM Eastern

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

Buy

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
1

Buy
21

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 1 has given a hold rating, 19 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for FANG.

Consensus Price Target

$193.13
29.75% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diamondback Energy, the average price target is $193.13. 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 29.75% from the current price of $148.85.

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FANG Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 6/22/24 to 6/22/25	1 Month Ago 5/23/24 to 5/23/25	3 Months Ago 3/24/24 to 3/24/25	1 Year Ago 6/23/23 to 6/22/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	19 Buy rating(s)	19 Buy rating(s)	18 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	4 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$193.13	$193.09	$209.92	$209.35
Forecasted Upside	29.75% Upside	42.12% Upside	30.37% Upside	9.68% Upside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Buy	Moderate 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.

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.

Diamondback Energy Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Diamondback Energy	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	3.05	2.67	2.53
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	29.75% Upside	60.96% Upside	14.88% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent FANG News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
6/16/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Roger Read Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$207.00 ➝ $208.00	+39.28%
5/23/2025	Bank of America 4 of 5 stars	Kalei Akamine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$165.00 ➝ $170.00	+24.95%
5/23/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Devin McDermott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$186.00 ➝ $183.00	+35.56%
5/22/2025	Raymond James Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
5/13/2025	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Lear Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$234.00 ➝ $225.00	+54.23%
5/13/2025	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Nitin Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$186.00 ➝ $179.00	+23.73%
5/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Arun Jayaram Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$167.00 ➝ $161.00	+21.99%
5/6/2025	Evercore ISI Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$165.00	+23.99%
5/2/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Hanold Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$180.00	+33.63%
4/23/2025	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Betty Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$200.00 ➝ $185.00	+36.32%
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4/22/2025	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Biju Perincheril Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$219.00 ➝ $194.00	+41.26%
4/21/2025	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Rezvan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$216.00 ➝ $180.00	+35.11%
4/17/2025	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Josh Silverstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$175.00 ➝ $163.00	+17.74%
4/17/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Neal Dingmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$238.00 ➝ $242.00	+78.06%
4/11/2025	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Paul Cheng Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Sector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform	$215.00 ➝ $175.00	+35.65%
4/7/2025	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	S. Gruber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Reduce ➝ Buy	$157.00 ➝ $180.00	+45.90%
3/5/2025	Williams Trading Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$190.00	+34.46%
1/3/2025	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	D. Leggate Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Peer Perform ➝ Outperform	$190.00 ➝ $190.00	+13.92%
12/2/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$227.00	+27.82%
10/29/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$195.00 ➝ $195.00	+8.96%
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Jungwirth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$205.00 ➝ $215.00	+14.18%
9/24/2024	Johnson Rice Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Meade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Moderate Buy
9/16/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold ➝ Hold	$185.00	+8.01%
7/17/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$243.00 ➝ $236.00	+11.90%
4/23/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$224.00 ➝ $229.00	+12.37%
1/18/2024	Bank Of America (Bofa) Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Underperform ➝ 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, June 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Diamondback Energy pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Diamondback Energy
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $149, which reflects a significant trading volume and interest from investors.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial health and operational efficiency.
Institutional ownership is high, with over 90% of the stock held by institutional investors, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
Analysts have a positive outlook, with an average target price of approximately $193, indicating potential for price appreciation.
The company has demonstrated impressive revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 81.8%, showcasing its ability to capitalize on market opportunities.

Diamondback Energy
Bear Case

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

The stock has experienced fluctuations, with a recent decline of about 2.3%, which may indicate volatility in the market.
Despite strong earnings, the company's current ratio is below 1, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect short-term obligations.
Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by the president, which may raise concerns about insider confidence in the company's future.
The company has a relatively low return on equity, which may indicate less efficiency in generating profits from shareholders' equity compared to peers.
Market conditions for the oil and natural gas sector can be unpredictable, influenced by geopolitical factors and changes in energy demand, which could impact future performance.

FANG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diamondback Energy is $193.13, with a high forecast of $242.00 and a low forecast of $161.00.
: 22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 hold rating, 19 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" FANG shares.
: According to analysts, Diamondback Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 29.75% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Diamondback Energy's stock had 2 upgrades by analysts.
: Diamondback Energy has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Citigroup, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotiabank, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, 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.

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Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target