Joe Terranova Diamondback Energy FANG-Q BUY ON WEAKNESS Mar 22, 2024

Just bought it. The energy in pullback was overdone. FANG offers secular growth, making good, strategic acquisitions and want to distribute 75% of their cash flow to investors through dividends and buybacks, plus a variable dividend. She bought around $139. China is not yet reflected in energy stocks, and today Russia announced energy output cuts.

Has a 11% free cash flow yield. WTI is about to hit its 50-day moving average at $83. Sell the March $160 calls; 5 months out you get 5% income and 15% total return if it gets called away.

Shares jumped 9.38% on news that they will buy Endeavor for $26 billion. Other oil mergers didn't move the buying company's stock anything like this, so today's rally was a result of animal spirts gone wild in the market.

He's tired of waiting for energy (WTI) to break out of its range of $65-90, but maybe it finally will. 

Energy stocks continue to pay down debt alot and generate a lot of free cash flow. FANG is one of the best int his space. She expects 14% and 22% revenue and earnings growth. Is up over 20% this year.

Their deal with Endeavor will close in Q3 and be strong for FANG. Is a top energy name.

Bought more. Great management and M&A strategy, which will add to earnings regardless of the oil price. Likes their cost control and cash flow.