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Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$199.22 -3.72 (-1.83%)
As of 09/4/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
19

Based on 24 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 24 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 15 have given a buy rating, and 4 have given a strong buy rating for FANG.

Consensus Price Target

$222.21
11.54% Upside
According to the 24 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Diamondback Energy, the average price target is $222.21. 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 11.54% from the current price of $199.22.
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
9/6/25 to 9/6/26
1 Month Ago
8/7/25 to 8/7/26
3 Months Ago
6/8/25 to 6/8/26
1 Year Ago
9/6/24 to 9/6/25
Strong Buy
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
15 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
5 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$222.21$220.75$223.26$192.30
Forecasted Upside11.54% Upside17.40% Upside12.65% Upside38.64% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyModerate BuyBuy

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
2.43
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside11.54% Upside32.21% Upside14.03% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
8/19/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Devin McDermott
Devin McDermott
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweightEqual Weight$216.00+2.27%
8/17/2026
Barclays PLC logo
Barclays
3 of 5 stars
Betty Jiang
Betty Jiang
4 of 5 stars
Lower TargetOverweight$232.00 ➝ $221.00+9.15%
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%
8/5/2026Boost 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)
7/31/2026Reiterated 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%
6/22/2026Set 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 Friday, September 4, 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.:

  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. recently reported strong financial results for the quarter ending August 3rd, 2026, with earnings per share of $6.48, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $6.08 by $0.40, demonstrating the company's ability to outperform market expectations and generate significant profit relative to its revenue.
  • The company's revenue for the most recent quarter reached $5.56 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $4.89 billion and representing a 51.2% increase compared to the same period in the prior year, indicating robust growth and strong operational performance in the oil and natural gas sector.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $222.21, which suggests potential upside from the current stock price of $199.22, reflecting confidence in the company's future earnings potential and market position.
  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. offers a dividend yield of 2.16%, providing investors with a steady income stream, as evidenced by the recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.10 per share, which is attractive for income-focused investors seeking consistent returns alongside capital appreciation.
  • The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, hitting a 52-week high of $216.90 on August 20, 2026, and trading near its peak levels, which indicates strong investor demand and positive market sentiment towards the company's performance and strategic direction in the Permian Basin.

Diamondback Energy
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $199.22 is below the 52-week high of $216.90, and the stock experienced a price change of -3.72 from the previous close of $202.94, indicating recent volatility and potential short-term downward pressure that could affect investor returns.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with Director Charles Meloy selling 33,333 shares on August 3rd, 2026, and other insiders such as Teresa L. Dick and Matt Zmigrosky also reducing their positions in the recent months, which may signal a lack of confidence from company leadership in the current stock valuation.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is 85.77%, which is relatively high and may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or manage debt, potentially constraining long-term financial flexibility and capital allocation strategies.
  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. has a P/E ratio of 38.83, which is higher than the industry average for oil and gas companies, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings, and investors may face limited upside if earnings growth does not continue to justify the premium valuation.
  • Short interest in the stock has been relatively high, with 7,605,686 shares shorted as of August 14, 2026, and a days-to-cover ratio of 4.25, indicating that a significant portion of the float is being sold by short sellers, which could reflect bearish sentiment and potential for further price declines if the short position is not covered.

FANG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 24 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Diamondback Energy is $222.21, with a high forecast of $263.00 and a low forecast of $173.00.

24 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 15 buy ratings and 4 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FANG shares.

According to analysts, Diamondback Energy's stock has a predicted upside of 11.54% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Diamondback Energy's stock had 2 upgrades 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 8/19/2026.
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