Diversified Energy Company (DEC) Stock Price & Analysis
Diversified Energy Company (DEC) closed at USD 14.43 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, down 1.64% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 14.67; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 14.4–14.87 on volume of 578,892 shares. Market capitalization is $996.21M, with a 52-week range of USD 12.35–18.9 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (DEC)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $2.01B, net income $453M (22.6% margin) (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 2.2x (avg 2.1x at the last 2 fiscal year-ends), net debt $2.92B.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.10 on a 1–5 scale) (10 analysts), mean target USD 21.13 (range 15–32).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +25.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05, EPS estimate USD 0.47, revenue estimate $483M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (DEC)
| USD | FY2025 | FY2025 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.95B | $757M | $1.83B | $2.01B |
| Operating income | $1.11B | -$97.1M | $535M | $653M |
| Net income | $749M | -$104M | $341M | $453M |
| EPS (diluted) | $15.76 | -$2.17 | $4.58 | — |
| Free cash flow | $217M | $169M | $280M | — |
| Operating margin | 56.9% | -12.8% | 29.2% | 32.6% |
| Net margin | 38.4% | -13.8% | 18.6% | 22.6% |
| Revenue growth | — | -61.1% | +141.5% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $3.8M | $6.0M | $29.7M | — |
| Total debt | — | $1.70B | $2.95B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (DEC)
P/E 2.2x · P/S 0.5x · EV/Sales 1.9x · P/B 1.1x · Earnings yield 45.46% · Net debt $2.92B · EV $3.92B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 3.2x, Dec 2023 1.0x.
Analysts (DEC)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.10 on a 1–5 scale), 10 analysts; mean target USD 21.13 (low 15, high 32).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | Truist Securities | Target raised | Buy | $17 → $20 |
| 2026-07-22 | Truist Securities | Target lowered | Buy | $20 → $17 |
| 2026-07-21 | Citigroup | Target lowered | Buy | $19 → $16 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (DEC)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | |
|---|---|
| Total return | +25.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% |
| Per year | +25.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 39.2% |
| Max drawdown | -30.3% (Mar 2026→Jul 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 14.43 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.64% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 14.67 |
| Open | USD 14.67 |
| Day Range | USD 14.4 – 14.87 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 12.35 – 18.9 |
| Volume | 578,892 shares |
| Market Cap | $996.21M |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (DEC)
Nexqual's technical model rates DEC "STRONG BUY" based on 5 bullish and 0 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 54.15 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 14.38) |
| MACD | 0.03 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (DEC)
Wall Street analysts rate DEC "Buy" based on 10 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 21.13 (range USD 15–32), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 10 |
| Mean Target | USD 21.13 |
| High Target | USD 32 |
| Low Target | USD 15 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 9 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (DEC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 0.47 |
| Revenue Estimate | $483.05M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.53 vs est 0.32 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 0.7 vs est 0.85 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (DEC)
| Total Revenue | $1.94B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +24.70% |
| Gross Margin | +57.09% |
| Operating Margin | +83.65% |
| Profit Margin | +23.30% |
| ROE | +53.72% |
| Debt / Equity | 3.08 |
| Current Ratio | 0.57 |
| Total Cash | $8.24M |
| Total Debt | $2.96B |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | $280.02M (15.3% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (DEC)
Nexqual rates Diversified Energy Company's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +130% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 57% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $8M cash vs $2.96B debt |
| Cash Flow | Strong — FCF $280M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), 15% margin |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 54%, ROA 5.4% |
Ownership (DEC)
| Insider Ownership | +4.64% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +87.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 69.04M |
| Float | 68.88M |
| Short % of Float | +10.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (DEC)
Diversified Energy Company is led by Robert Russell Hutson (age 56), Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Co-Founder, CEO & Chairman | Robert Russell Hutson (age 56) |
|---|---|
| President & CFO | Bradley Grafton Gray (age 57) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Richard A. Gideon (age 50) |
| Executive Vice President of Energy Marketing | Ronald Lee Ridgway |
Major Backers & Investors (DEC)
Notable institutional backers of Diversified Energy Company include Artemis Investment Management Llp, Ameriprise Financial, Inc., Jupiter Asset Management Limited, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Artemis Investment Management Llp | 8.69% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 6.46% |
| Jupiter Asset Management Limited | 4.42% |
| Tejara Capital Ltd | 2.58% |
| M&G Plc | 2.49% |
| Man Group PLC | 2.37% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 11.63% |
| State Street | 6.57% |
| Columbia Threadneedle | 4.85% |
| Geode Capital | 2.4% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
From Diversified Energy Company's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-26)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- In addition to our work on our producing wells, we have an extensive and innovative asset retirement program that consists of a vertically integrated plugging company based in our Appalachian Region.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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