Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) Earnings History

Diamondback Energy, Inc. - Q1 FY2026 EarningsBeat

Filed at: Apr 13, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT|Read from source

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Diamondback Energy reported a strong quarter with significant revenue growth and improved margins, driven by increased production. However, concerns exist regarding rising inventory levels and a slight deceleration in growth compared to the prior year's exceptional performance.

POSITIVE HIGHLIGHTS

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    Revenue increased to $4.2 billion, a substantial 48% year-over-year growth.

    positive
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    Operating margin expanded by 466 basis points year-over-year to 31.5%, indicating improved profitability.

    positive
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    Average oil production reached 503.8 MBO/d, a significant increase and key driver of revenue growth.

    positive
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    Diluted EPS grew 10% year-over-year to $3.51, demonstrating strong earnings performance.

    positive

CONCERNS & RISKS

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    Revenue growth of 48.2% in the current quarter is a deceleration from the exceptionally high growth rates seen in prior periods, indicating a normalization of growth.

    attention
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    While margins expanded YoY, the current operating margin of 31.5% is slightly lower than the 33.1% reported in Q3 FY2025, suggesting a recent plateau or slight compression.

    attention
  • •

    Peer EOG Resources Inc. reported a revenue decline of 8.8% and a significant operating margin compression of 912 bps YoY, indicating potential industry-wide headwinds that Diamondback may face.

    attention

FINANCIAL METRICS

Revenue
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Net Income
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EPS (Diluted)
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Operating Income
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EPS (Basic)
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MARGIN ANALYSIS

Operating Margin
Current Quarter
31.5%
Prior Year
26.8%
YoY Change
+466 bps

Margin expansion indicates improving profitability and operational efficiency. Measured in basis points (bps): 100 bps = 1.0%.

REVENUE BY SEGMENT — Q1 FY2026 2026

VISUAL OVERVIEW

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Permian Basin
0.0%
N/A
Eagle Ford
0.0%
N/A

DETAILED BREAKDOWN

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SegmentCurrentPrior YrYoY% Total
Permian Basin
N/A———
Eagle Ford
N/A———
Total Revenue$0.00M——100.0%

Segment performance shows business unit health and growth drivers.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

Delivered strong operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2026.

— Diamondback Energy, Inc., Q1 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Achieved significant increase in production, driving revenue growth.

— Diamondback Energy, Inc., Q1 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Focused on maximizing shareholder value through disciplined capital allocation.

— Diamondback Energy, Inc., Q1 FY2026 2026 Earnings Call

Commentary excerpts from earnings call transcripts provide management's perspective on performance, strategy, and outlook. Always review full transcripts for complete context.

OPERATIONAL METRICS

Oil Production
503.8
MBO/d

Operational metrics provide insight into business drivers and customer engagement beyond traditional financial measures.