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16.08 USD
P/E
3.59
EPS
4.58
Yield
7.18%
Safety Score
92
P/B
1.29
ROE
48.60
Beta
0.35
Target Price
22.25 USD
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Diversified Energy Company PLC

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q1 2026

Shares were largely unchanged following the quarter, with the market digesting the announcement of a sizable asset acquisition structured as an off-balance-sheet deal that preserves liquidity and equity. The modest 0.4% gain reflects a neutral reception as investors weighed the benefits of the transaction against limited near-term earnings impact.

  • Announced $1.175 billion acquisition of Camino Natural Resources assets through a partnership with Carlyle, financed primarily via asset-backed securities (ABS) debt and cash contributions.
  • Acquisition structured via a special purpose vehicle (SPV) with 60% ownership by Carlyle and 40% by Diversified, keeping associated leverage off Diversified’s balance sheet.
  • Diversified retains 100% ownership of undeveloped acreage and proven undeveloped reserves, representing long-term optionality and value upside.
  • Assets add ~51,000 net BOE/day production, enhancing Diversified’s Oklahoma footprint and increasing liquids exposure to ~45% of production mix.
  • Management expects ~$7 million in operating synergies and over $20 million in G&A savings from integration, alongside a pathway for Diversified to fully acquire the SPV in the future.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateAug. 17, 2026
P/E3.59
EPS4.58
Book Value12.78
Price to Book1.29
Debt/Equity304.30
% Insiders19.857%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.96%
Estimates
Forward P/E7.83
Forward EPS2.10
Target Mean Price22.25
Dividend
Dividend Yield7.18%
Annual dividends1.16 USD
Ex-Div. DateMay 29, 2026
Payout11.65%
5y avg Yield13.30%

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Diversified Energy Company PLC Logo Diversified Energy Company PLC Analysis (DEC)

Is Diversified Energy Company PLC a good investment? Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) is currently trading at 16.08 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 22.25 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 3.59. This relatively low multiple may signal that Diversified Energy Company PLC is undervalued compared to historical market norms.

Earnings Schedule: Diversified Energy Company PLC is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 17, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 2.10.

For income investors, Diversified Energy Company PLC pays a dividend yield of 7.18%. With a payout ratio of 12%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Diversified Energy Company PLC pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 1.16 USD (7.18% yield).

What asset class is Diversified Energy Company PLC?

Diversified Energy Company PLC is classified as a Stock.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 17, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 4.58.

Company Profile

Diversified Energy Company, an independent energy company, engages in the production, transportation and marketing of natural gas, oil, and liquids primarily in the Appalachian and Central regions of the United States. It also operates in the Bossier and Haynesville shale formations and the Cotton Valley sandstones in East Texas and West Louisiana, the Barnett Shale in North Texas and the Mid-Continent producing areas across Central Texas, along with the Anadarko Basin across North Texas and Oklahoma and Permian Basin in West Texas and New Mexico. Diversified Energy Company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dividend Yield

7.18% (5y avg: 13.30%)

Annual Dividends

1.16 USD

Next ex. div date

May 29, 2026

Payout Ratio

11.65%

Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027 0.31 USD
2026 1.20 USD
2025 1.16 USD
2024 1.74 USD
2023 0.17 USD
2022 0.17 USD
2021 0.16 USD
2020 0.14 USD
2019 0.14 USD
2018 0.08 USD
2017 0.04 USD

Yearly aggregated dividends

Dividends

Diversified Energy Company PLC
Jun 30, 2026 Upcoming
Dividend
0.29 USD
Diversified Energy Company PLC
Mar 31, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.29 USD
Diversified Energy Company PLC
Dec 31, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.29 USD
Diversified Energy Company PLC
Sep 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.29 USD
Diversified Energy Company PLC
Jun 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.29 USD

Historical Split Corporate Actions

Split Date Split Ratio to 1
Dec. 5, 2023 0.050000
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