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Diamondback Energy (FANG)

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+1.69 (0.98%)

as of Jul 6, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 6, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.

Diamondback Energy (FANG) has gained attention for its recent acquisition of Endeavour and its positioning in the Permian Basin. Currently undergoing a minor correction, this may present a buying opportunity for investors looking to enter the stock. Experts highlight its strong growth profile along with a recommendation to limit oil and gas exposure to 10-15% within a diversified portfolio. While the stock's volatility can provide excitement, it is contrasted with more stable investments like Valero Energy (VLO), which appeals to those favoring dividends over rapid growth. Despite the stock's current decline, with a market cap of $42 billion and a promising dividend, analysts suggest that the valuation may not yet align with favorable market conditions, calling for caution but noting potential upside in the future.

Consensus

HOLD

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FAIR VALUE

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STRONG BUY

He's bullish oil; just look at the Russian oil stocks. Diamondback is best in breed... The whole sector has a lot of room to move higher.

BUY

He's bullish oil. He's long Schlumberger. Rig counts are more than double a year ago, and the higher oil prices go, the more drilling there'll be. Russian ADR stocks are breaking out and back to their all-time highs like Lukoy; these trades will continue to work. Among American oil stocks, Diamondback is best in breed. Make sure their balance sheets are fortified and they won't grow at all costs. The whole sector has a lot of room to move higher.

COMMENT

Announced a $2 billion share buyback today which shocks him. Used to be an undisciplined oil company. He's slightly bullish on oil, but more so on natural gas.

WATCH

The only producer in the Permian Basin that many consider a genuine growth stock among energy stocks. They report Monday.

COMMENT

An excellent operator with low costs. Problem is, this rallies only when the FAANGs dive and vice versa.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Aug 27/20, Down 12%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are choosing to remain disciplined and stick to our stop-loss at $35 and look for better alternatives. Now that key technical support has been breached it could try to retest lows near $25.

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Trading at only 58% of book value this Permian oil producer is good value. Analysts are betting their realized oil price will be able to recover in the quarters ahead from the last reported $21.99 per barrel. The dividend is attractive as well. We would trade this with a $35 stop-loss, looking to see a recovery back to $58 -- a potential 48% gain. Yield 3.81% (Analysts’ price target is $58.59)

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Mar 08/19, Down 22%) They stubbed their toe and he sold out about mid-year. Their inventory turned out not to be as deep as they had advertised. Within $50 oil prices they can generate 10% free cash flow going forward.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Nov 16/18, Down 33%) The highest quality Permian producer name you can own. He sold it a while ago when they decided to repatriate all their energy investing back to Canada, where values are so discounted. There is talk of a frac ban in the US, which is creating uncertainty there.

TOP PICK

Is a $20B company in the Permian. Growing by 15% this year and generating 4% free cash flow at $50 oil. In theory, should be able to see more than 100% upside. Yield = 0.0% (Analysts’ price target is $18.71)

TOP PICK

A $20 billion company that can grow at 20% per year even at $50 oil. They are in the US Permian. The rocks are better than any Canadian light producer. They will move first when oil prices go back up and investor dollars come back into the market. They have 7000 well locations -- a great inventory. Yield 0.49%. (Analysts’ price target is $148.41)

TOP PICK

They are also in the Permian. They just merged with Energen. They are going to grow production by 20% per year over the next couple of years and staying within cash flow. They have over 20 years of drilling inventory. There is very meaningful upside to this name. Yield = 0.4% (Analysts’ price target is $168.21)

PAST TOP PICK

(Top Pick Jun. 12/14, Down 9.08%) He got out shortly afterwards. He had a zero weight in energy producers by September.

COMMENT

One of the biggest changes in his portfolio over the last 6-8 weeks has been reduction in exposure to exploration and production companies so he is no longer in this. A great company and their production growth is remarkable. The problem is some near-term concern on the price of West Texas crude and Brent Sea oil, so producers have been backing off. Stock is behaving very, very well and has not broken down technically. He has just been increasing his Consumer Discretionary exposure and reducing some of his energy producers.

TOP PICK

He tries to find companies that are good and getting better than the peer group. They’ll produce about 7000 barrels a day this year and 17,000 barrels a day next year and 25,000 barrels a day the year after that. Enormous growth. Uses technology in the Permian Basin to really grow their reserves and production. They are going to IPO off some royalty properties, and will probably get $1 billion-$1.5 billion from their purchase price of $440 million. They could be worth $2 billion-$3 billion.

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