Diamondback Energy (FANG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$186.67 -2.34 (-1.24%)

Closing price 09/25/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

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

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 25 Analyst Ratings

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
21.25% 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 21.25% from the current price of $186.67.

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

Type	Current Forecast 9/27/25 to 9/27/26	1 Month Ago 8/28/25 to 8/28/26	3 Months Ago 6/29/25 to 6/29/26	1 Year Ago 9/27/24 to 9/27/25
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)	15 Buy rating(s)	16 Buy rating(s)	20 Buy rating(s)
Hold	5 Hold rating(s)	5 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	$226.33	$222.21	$221.37	$192.50
Forecasted Upside	21.25% Upside	12.41% Upside	22.61% Upside	29.85% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy	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	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.96	2.45	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	21.25% Upside	41.99% Upside	19.20% 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	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
9/17/2026	Stephens 2 of 5 stars		Set Target		$255.00	+31.81%
9/17/2026	Raymond James Financial 3 of 5 stars	John Freeman 4 of 5 stars	Reiterated Rating	Strong-Buy
9/14/2026	UBS Group 4 of 5 stars	Josh Silverstein 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Buy	$243.00 ➝ $253.00	+23.43%
9/10/2026	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$259.00	+27.67%
8/19/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Devin McDermott Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$216.00	+2.27%
8/17/2026	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Betty Jiang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$232.00 ➝ $221.00	+9.15%
8/10/2026	Citigroup Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Gruber Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Buy	$221.00 ➝ $220.00	+12.58%
8/9/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold	$205.00	+9.02%
8/5/2026	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Gabe Daoud Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$220.00 ➝ $224.00	+20.54%
8/5/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Sam Margolin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$262.00 ➝ $263.00	+40.55%
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8/4/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$206.00	+6.91%
7/31/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold (C-) ➝ Hold (C)
7/21/2026	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Biju Perincheril Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive	$245.00 ➝ $255.00	+29.29%
6/22/2026	Roth Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Leo Mariani Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target	Neutral ➝ Buy	$212.00	+15.53%
5/28/2026	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
5/27/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Nitin Kumar Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$220.00 ➝ $240.00	+22.99%
5/11/2026	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Bob Brackett Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$237.00 ➝ $241.00	+27.72%
4/22/2026	Scotiabank Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Betty Zhang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Sector Outperform	$175.00 ➝ $195.00	+1.41%
4/2/2026	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Tim Rezvan Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$196.00 ➝ $225.00	+18.04%
3/12/2026	Piper Sandler Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Mark Lear Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$215.00 ➝ $248.00	+37.26%
3/11/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Neil Mehta Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$187.00 ➝ $212.00	+19.95%
3/10/2026	Freedom Capital Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
3/5/2026	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Subash Chandra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Buy ➝ Hold
2/9/2026	TD Cowen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Strong-Buy
10/10/2025	Royal Bank Of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Outperform	$173.00	+23.10%
10/6/2025	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Stephen Richardson Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform	$165.00 ➝ $175.00	+17.15%
8/25/2025	William Blair Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Neal Dingmann Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Outperform
8/20/2025	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$213.00	+53.28%
5/23/2025	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Kalei Akamine Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$165.00 ➝ $170.00	+24.95%
5/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Arun Jayaram Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Lower Target	Overweight	$167.00 ➝ $161.00	+21.99%
3/5/2025	Williams Trading Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Set Target		$190.00	+34.46%
10/4/2024	BMO Capital Markets Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Phillip Jungwirth Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Market Perform ➝ Outperform	$205.00 ➝ $215.00	+14.18%

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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 25, 2026. 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.:

Diamondback Energy, Inc. delivered exceptional second-quarter 2026 results, reporting earnings per share of $6.48, which exceeded analyst estimates by 40 cents and represented a significant year-over-year increase from $2.38 in the same period last year. Revenue also surged 51% to $5.56 billion, beating forecasts by approximately $675 million, demonstrating the company's ability to generate substantial cash flow and profit growth that supports shareholder value.
The stock currently trades at $186.67, which represents a discount of approximately 20% to the consensus price target of $226.33. This valuation gap suggests that the market may be overreacting to recent negative headlines, providing an opportunity for investors to acquire shares at a price significantly below what Wall Street analysts believe the company is worth based on its fundamental performance.
Management has strengthened the company's financial position by reducing net debt by $1.6 billion and raising 2026 production guidance by roughly 3% to 4%. This combination of deleveraging and increased output indicates a more resilient balance sheet and operational efficiency, which can lead to higher free cash flow and greater financial flexibility for future investments or shareholder returns.
Diamondback Energy, Inc. is positioning itself for the artificial intelligence infrastructure buildout through a power project on its 30,000-acre Bryant Ranch near Midland. By supplying gas, land, and water for behind-the-meter power that could begin in the back half of 2027, the company is diversifying its revenue streams and tapping into a high-demand sector that relies heavily on energy-intensive data centers and grid upgrades.
Despite recent volatility, the company maintains a strong dividend yield of 2.38%, providing a steady income stream for investors. This yield, combined with the company's status as a major Permian Basin producer with a low beta of 0.43, offers a relatively stable investment profile that can hedge against broader market fluctuations while still benefiting from the higher floor in oil prices driven by global supply constraints.

Diamondback Energy
Bear Case

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

The stock experienced a sharp decline of roughly 8% on September 16, 2026, triggered by a Morgan Stanley downgrade to Equal Weight and a large block sale of over 9 million shares by an investment vehicle tied to the Stephens family. This event created significant selling pressure and negative sentiment, suggesting that institutional investors may be taking profits or questioning the stock's valuation relative to its fundamentals.
Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple directors and executives selling shares in the past few months. For instance, Director Travis Stice sold 75,000 shares on September 11, 2026, and Director Charles Meloy sold 33,333 shares on August 3, 2026. While insider sales can be due to personal financial reasons, a pattern of selling by key company figures may signal a lack of confidence in the stock's near-term upside or a desire to reduce exposure.
The company faces ongoing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including the disruption of Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline and attacks on the Red Sea port of Yanbu. Although these events support higher oil prices in the short term, they also introduce volatility and uncertainty into the global energy supply chain, which could lead to unpredictable price swings and operational challenges for oil producers like Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Short interest in the stock has been relatively high, with 7,630,501 shares shorted as of the most recent record date. This level of short interest indicates that a significant portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance, which can lead to increased volatility and potential for sharp price declines if the short sellers are correct in their bearish outlook.
The company's earnings, while strong, are highly sensitive to oil prices, which have recently slipped below $100 per barrel. Any further decline in crude oil prices due to improved supply or weaker demand could significantly impact Diamondback Energy, Inc.'s profitability and cash flow, making the stock vulnerable to macroeconomic factors outside of its direct control.

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 analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Diamondback Energy in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 16 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 21.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

Diamondback Energy has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James Financial, Stephens, Stifel Nicolaus, Susquehanna, Truist Financial, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

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.

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