Diamondback Energy Inc.
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
FANG's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 20.3% cfo payout ratio & 8.1x interest coverage. Areas of concern: 413.3% earnings payout ratio & 164.4% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 21.67% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- CFO Payout Ratio: 20.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Debt-to-Equity: 32.6Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Dividend Cut: NoneNo dividend cut in recent history.
Risks
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 413.3%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 164.4%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
- Current Ratio: 0.6xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
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SafeAbout Diamondback Energy Inc.
Diamondback Energy Inc. is an independent oil and natural gas company headquartered in Midland, Texas, focused on the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin in West Texas. The company operates through two main segments: Upstream, which handles oil and gas production operations in the Permian Basin, and Midstream Services, which manages pipeline and midstream infrastructure in the Midland and Delaware Basins. As a major player in U.S. onshore energy production, Diamondback engages in disciplined capital allocation and production management while maintaining a commitment to shareholder returns through regular dividend payments and share buybacks. The company has demonstrated consistent financial performance in the energy sector while navigating commodity price fluctuations inherent to the oil and gas industry.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.20%
Annual Dividend
$4.15
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
413.27%
FCF Payout Ratio
164.44%
Stock Price
$188.70
52-Week Range
$130.48 – $214.51
Dividend History (2016–2025)
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Earnings & Profitability
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 14, 2026
Next Payment Date
May 21, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-23.57%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
21.67%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.00%
3-Year Total Growth
-55.36%
5-Year Total Growth
166.67%
10-Year Total Growth
0.00%
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