Here's a look at the details from the quarter.   FANG stock is moving. Watch the price action here.The Details: Diamondback Energy reported quarterly earnings of $1.74 per share, which missed the consensus estimate of $2.08.Quarterly revenue came in at $3.38 billion, which beat the Street estimate of $3.31 billion and was down from $3.71 billion in the same period last year.The company reported the following fourth quarter highlights:Average oil production of 512.8 MBO/d (969.1 MBOE/d)Net cash provided by o ...

Exhibit 99.1 DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RESULTS; INCREASES BASE DIVIDEND Midland, TX (February 23, 2026) - Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) ("Diamondback," "we," "our" or the "Company") today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS NON-GAAP DISCLOSURES 1 For a definition of Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes, Free Cash Flow, A ...

Diamondback Energy fell short of Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Monday, as the U.S. shale producer struggled with weaker oil prices ...

MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback,” “we,” “our” or the “Company”) today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. FOURTH QUARTER 2025 HIGHLIGHTS Average oil production of 512.8 MBO/d (969.1 MBOE/d)Net cash provided by operating activities of $2.3 billion; Operating Cash Flow Before Working Capital Changes1 of $1.9 billionCash capital expenditures of $943 millionFree Cash Flow1 ...

MIDLAND, Texas, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper,” “we,” “our” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. FOURTH QUARTER HIGHLIGHTS Q4 2025 average production of 66,413 bo/d (134,000 boe/d)Q4 2025 consolidated net loss (including non-controlling interest) of $246 million; net loss attributable to Viper of $103 ...

Core Viewpoint - Analysts project that Diamondback Energy (FANG) will report quarterly earnings of $1.88 per share, reflecting a 48.4% decline year over year, with revenues expected to reach $3.15 billion, down 15% from the same quarter last year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 12.3% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2]. - Revisions to earnings estimates are significant indicators for predicting investor actions regarding the stock, with empirical research showing a strong correlation between earnings estimate trends and short-term price performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenues - Oil, natural gas and natural gas liquid' at $3.02 billion, a decrease of 12.9% from the prior-year quarter [5]. - 'Revenues - Other operating income' is forecasted to reach $24.12 million, indicating a 60.8% increase from the year-ago quarter [5]. Production Metrics - Average daily production is expected to be 951,118 barrels of oil equivalent per day, compared to 883,424 barrels in the same quarter last year [6]. - Total Production Volume - Natural gas is projected to reach 118,400.70 million cubic feet, up from 107,249.00 million cubic feet a year ago [9]. - Total Production Volume - Oil is estimated at 46,919 thousand barrels, compared to 43,785 thousand barrels in the previous year [9]. - Total Production Volume (Combined volumes) is expected to be 87,626 thousand barrels of oil equivalent, compared to 81,275 thousand barrels in the same quarter last year [10]. Price Estimates - Analysts predict 'Average Prices - Natural gas liquids, hedged' at $14 per barrel, down from $19 per barrel in the same quarter last year [7]. - 'Average Prices - Oil - hedged' is expected to be $57 per barrel, compared to $69 per barrel in the same quarter of the previous year [7][10]. - The consensus estimate for 'Average Prices - Natural gas liquids' is also $14 per barrel, down from $19 per barrel a year ago [8]. Market Performance - Diamondback shares have increased by 15.1% in the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's decline of 0.8% [10].

In the current session, the stock is trading at $173.09, after a 2.67% increase. Over the past month, Diamondback Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) stock increased by 13.13%, and in the past year, by 6.79%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.Comparing Diamondback Energy P/E Against Its PeersThe P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performanc ...

Core Viewpoint - Diamondback Energy (FANG) is expected to report fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 23, with a consensus estimate of $1.88 earnings per share and $3.2 billion in revenues, indicating a year-over-year decline in both metrics [1][3]. Group 1: Previous Quarter Performance - In the third quarter, Diamondback reported adjusted earnings per share of $3.08, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.85, with revenues of $3.9 billion, surpassing expectations by 13.4% [2]. - The company has consistently beaten the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the last four quarters [3]. Group 2: Production and Financial Metrics - Diamondback holds over 850,000 net acres in the Delaware and Midland regions, with production exceeding 900,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day [4]. - The company’s average fourth-quarter production is projected to be 947,927.5 BOE/d, reflecting a 7.3% increase from the previous year [5]. - Despite a decline in oil prices, Diamondback expanded free cash flow per share by 15% in the first nine months of 2025, while maintaining a reinvestment rate of approximately 36% at $63 oil [6][8]. Group 3: Earnings Expectations - The earnings model indicates a likely earnings beat for Diamondback, supported by a positive Earnings ESP of +0.91% and a Zacks Rank of 3 [7][9]. - The consensus estimate for the fourth quarter shows a 48.4% decline in earnings year-over-year and a 14.8% decrease in revenues [3].

Core Insights - Diamondback Energy (FANG) has consistently surpassed earnings estimates, making it a strong candidate for investors looking for reliable performance in the energy sector [1][2]. Earnings Performance - In the last two quarters, Diamondback has exceeded earnings estimates by an average of 4.80% [2]. - For the most recent quarter, the expected earnings were $2.85 per share, but the company reported $3.08 per share, resulting in a surprise of 8.07% [3]. - In the previous quarter, the consensus estimate was $2.63 per share, while the actual earnings were $2.67 per share, leading to a surprise of 1.52% [3]. Earnings Estimates and Predictions - Recent estimates for Diamondback have been increasing, with a positive Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) indicating a strong likelihood of another earnings beat [6][9]. - The current Earnings ESP for Diamondback is +0.91%, suggesting that analysts are optimistic about the company's earnings prospects [9]. - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) indicates a high probability of a positive earnings surprise, with historical data showing that nearly 70% of stocks with this combination beat consensus estimates [7][9]. Earnings ESP Explanation - The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the Most Accurate Estimate reflecting the latest analyst revisions [8]. - A positive Earnings ESP enhances the predictive power of earnings surprises, while a negative value can diminish it, although it does not necessarily indicate an earnings miss [10].

Core Viewpoint - Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) has experienced underperformance compared to the broader market and industry benchmarks, primarily due to weaker oil pricing and a focus on debt reduction rather than output expansion [2][4]. Company Overview - Diamondback Energy, Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company based in Midland, Texas, with a market capitalization of $48.4 billion, focusing on unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin [1]. Stock Performance - Over the past year, FANG's stock has gained 8.3%, underperforming the S&P 500 Index, which increased by 11.8%. However, in 2026, FANG stock has risen by 12.5%, outperforming the S&P 500's slight decline year-to-date [2]. - FANG's performance is also lagging behind the iShares U.S. Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (IEO), which has gained approximately 12.8% over the past year and 18.3% year-to-date [3]. Financial Performance - The company's realized oil price has decreased by 11.7% to $64.60 per barrel, contributing to its underperformance. FANG has prioritized debt reduction and cash returns, resulting in flat oil volumes [4]. - For Q3, FANG reported an adjusted EPS of $3.08, exceeding Wall Street's expectations of $2.85, with revenue of $3.9 billion, surpassing forecasts of $3.5 billion [4]. Earnings Outlook - Analysts project a 25.5% decline in FANG's EPS for the current fiscal year, ending December 2025, to $12.34 on a diluted basis. Despite this, FANG has consistently beaten consensus estimates in the last four quarters [5]. - Among 32 analysts covering FANG, the consensus rating is a "Strong Buy," with 26 "Strong Buy" ratings, three "Moderate Buys," and three "Holds" [5]. Price Targets - Bob Brackett from Bernstein maintains a "Buy" rating on FANG with a price target of $190, indicating a potential upside of 12.3%. The mean price target is $181, suggesting a 7% premium to current levels, while the highest target of $218 implies an upside potential of 28.9% [6].