Diversified Energy Company (DEC)
NYSE: DEC · Real-Time Price · USD
16.45
-0.20 (-1.20%)
May 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
DEC Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 7 analysts that cover DEC stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $22.29, which forecasts a 35.50% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $17 and the highest is $27.
Price Target: $22.29 (+35.50%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for DEC stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephens & Co. | Stephens & Co. | Buy Initiates $24 | Buy | Initiates | $24 | +45.90% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Truist Securities | Strong Buy Maintains $22 → $20 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $22 → $20 | +21.58% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Keybanc | Keybanc | Buy Maintains $18 → $20 | Buy | Maintains | $18 → $20 | +21.58% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Truist Securities | Truist Securities | Strong Buy Initiates $22 | Strong Buy | Initiates | $22 | +33.74% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Strong Buy Maintains $15 → $17 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $15 → $17 | +3.34% | Mar 17, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
2.04B
from 1.61B
Increased by 26.53%
Revenue Next Year
1.80B
from 2.04B
Decreased by -11.62%
EPS This Year
3.28
from 4.58
Decreased by -28.34%
EPS Next Year
2.49
from 3.28
Decreased by -24.10%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.2B | 1.9B | |||
| Avg | 2.0B | 1.8B | |||
| Low | 1.9B | 1.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 35.3% | -6.9% | |||
| Avg | 26.5% | -11.6% | |||
| Low | 18.1% | -17.9% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 4.89 | 3.53 | |||
| Avg | 3.28 | 2.49 | |||
| Low | 1.36 | 1.38 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 6.8% | 7.5% | |||
| Avg | -28.3% | -24.1% | |||
| Low | -70.3% | -58.0% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data sources.