Diversified Energy Company (DEC)
NYSE: DEC · Real-Time Price · USD
13.85
+0.12 (0.87%)
At close: Jun 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
13.99
+0.14 (1.01%)
After-hours: Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
DEC Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 9 analysts polled by S&P Global, DEC stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $22.43. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 61.95% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $19 (+37.18%) and the highest is $28 (+102.17%).
Price Target: $22.43 (+61.95%)
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 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Blair | William Blair | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | Jun 5, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Buy Maintains $20 | Buy | Maintains | $20 | +44.40% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Buy Maintains $28 | Buy | Maintains | $28 | +102.17% | May 28, 2026 |
| Truist Financial | Truist Financial | Buy Maintains n/a | Buy | Maintains | n/a | n/a | May 8, 2026 |
| Stephens | Stephens | Buy Initiates $24 | Buy | Initiates | $24 | +73.29% | Apr 15, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
1.92B
from 1.61B
Increased by 19.13%
Revenue Next Year
1.95B
from 1.92B
Increased by 1.56%
EPS This Year
3.26
from 4.39
Decreased by -25.89%
EPS Next Year
2.42
from 3.26
Decreased by -25.55%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 2.2B | ||
| Avg | 1.9B | ||
| Low | 1.5B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 34.8% | ||
| Avg | 19.1% | ||
| Low | -6.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.57 | ||
| Avg | 3.26 | ||
| Low | 3.02 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | -18.7% | ||
| Avg | -25.9% | ||
| Low | -31.3% |