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FANG

Diamondback Energy, Inc.

EnergyOil & Gas Exploration & Production$53.9B

Aug3Mon

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenues in the current market environment.

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Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to increase sales and capture market share, which is crucial for investor confidence.

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FANG Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas. As a significant player in the energy sector, its performance is closely tied to oil prices and overall energy demand, making it an important company to watch amid ongoing discussions about energy transition and sustainability.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-11.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.21%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, Diamondback Energy reported an EPS of $0.08, significantly missing analyst expectations of $3.55. Following this disappointing result, the stock saw a modest increase of 2.91% the next day, indicating some investor optimism despite the miss.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, expectations for Diamondback Energy's upcoming earnings are cautious due to the significant EPS miss last quarter. Investors will be closely watching for any signs of recovery in production and profitability.

Bull Case

If Diamondback can demonstrate strong production growth and improved profitability, it could signal a rebound in performance, leading to increased investor confidence and stock appreciation.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet production targets or reports continued losses, it could lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported oil production levels for Q2-2026?

Production levels are critical for assessing the company's ability to generate revenue and meet market expectations, especially after a disappointing previous quarter.

How has the company adjusted its cost structure in response to recent market conditions?

Understanding cost management strategies will provide insights into profitability and operational efficiency, which are vital for investor confidence.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Diamondback's ability to recover production levels quickly due to recent investments in technology and efficiency improvements.

Supporting Evidence

The company has historically shown resilience in production recovery after downturns.

Options pricing suggests a higher expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

Recent investments in technology could yield significant operational efficiencies not yet reflected in analyst models.

Key Risk

If production levels exceed 300,000 barrels per day, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on production levels and cost management, which are critical for determining the company's financial health.

Bull Confirmed If

A production increase of at least 10% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If production levels fall below 300,000 barrels per day, it would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.3%

Historical Avg

±1.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 5.3%, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±5.3% while FANG has averaged ±1.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

35.2%

Calls (112K)P/C Ratio: 0.26Puts (24K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Diamondback beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.8%, confirming a positive turnaround.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may see muted movement as investors reassess their outlook.

Miss

If the company misses expectations again, history suggests a potential drop of about 1.26%, leading to increased concerns about operational performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production levels and operational efficiency improvements.
2Details on cost management strategies and their impact on profitability.
3Insights into market demand for oil and gas in the upcoming quarters.
4Management's outlook on oil price trends and their impact on future earnings.
5Any commentary on new projects or investments that could drive growth.

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Company Snapshot

Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) is an oil and gas exploration and production company focused on the Permian Basin in West Texas....

Key Metrics to Watch

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well the company is managing its costs and revenues in the current market environment.

N/A

Revenue Growth

Revenue growth reflects the company's ability to increase sales and capture market share, which is crucial for investor confidence.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

FANG Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-11.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.21%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Bull Case

If Diamondback can demonstrate strong production growth and improved profitability, it could signal a rebound in performance, leading to increased investor confidence and stock appreciation.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company fails to meet production targets or reports continued losses, it could lead to further declines in stock price and investor sentiment.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What will be the reported oil production levels for Q2-2026?

Production levels are critical for assessing the company's ability to generate revenue and meet market expectations, especially after a disappointing previous quarter.

How has the company adjusted its cost structure in response to recent market conditions?

Understanding cost management strategies will provide insights into profitability and operational efficiency, which are vital for investor confidence.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Diamondback's ability to recover production levels quickly due to recent investments in technology and efficiency improvements.

Supporting Evidence

The company has historically shown resilience in production recovery after downturns.

Options pricing suggests a higher expected move than historical averages, indicating potential for a surprise.

Recent investments in technology could yield significant operational efficiencies not yet reflected in analyst models.

Key Risk

If production levels exceed 300,000 barrels per day, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on production levels and cost management, which are critical for determining the company's financial health.

Bull Confirmed If

A production increase of at least 10% compared to the previous quarter would confirm the bull case.

Bear Confirmed If

If production levels fall below 300,000 barrels per day, it would confirm the bear case.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.3%

Historical Avg

±1.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 5.3%, suggesting that traders expect volatility around the earnings report.

Options are pricing ±5.3% while FANG has averaged ±1.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

35.2%

Calls (112K)P/C Ratio: 0.26Puts (24K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Diamondback beats expectations and raises guidance, history suggests a potential stock increase of around 1.8%, confirming a positive turnaround.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations but management provides cautious commentary, the stock may see muted movement as investors reassess their outlook.

Miss

If the company misses expectations again, history suggests a potential drop of about 1.26%, leading to increased concerns about operational performance.

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production levels and operational efficiency improvements.
2Details on cost management strategies and their impact on profitability.
3Insights into market demand for oil and gas in the upcoming quarters.
4Management's outlook on oil price trends and their impact on future earnings.
5Any commentary on new projects or investments that could drive growth.