Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) Stock Forecast
DEC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.80 / 5 from 10 analysts
- Price target
- $20.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +39.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.78
- 52-week range
- $12.44 – $18.30
DEC analyst ratings
10 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
DEC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
DEC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.49 | $0.24 | $0.78 | — | — | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.02 | $2.57 | $3.51 | $4.39 | −31.2% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.40 | $3.64 | $13.66 | $3.02 | +144.8% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
DEC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $482.0M | $470.2M | $497.0M | +24.0% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.01B | $1.95B | $2.05B | +10.0% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.68B | $2.05B | $3.41B | +33.2% | 4 |
DEC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
DEC revenue: reported and forecast
DEC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.34 | $0.74 | $0.70 | $0.53 | $0.49 | +45.3% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.18 | $2.79 | $1.40 | $2.99 | $3.02 | −4.9% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.69 | $3.00 | $3.58 | $5.14 | $7.40 | +175.4% | 2 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
DEC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 2 quarters; DEC beat in 0 of 2.
What analysts expect from DEC
10 analysts cover Diversified Energy; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $20.75, 39.9% above the latest close of $14.83. Analysts expect earnings of $3.02 per share for 2026, −31.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.40 per share on revenue of $2.7 billion. Diversified Energy beat the EPS estimate in 0 of the last 2 quarters.
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DEC forecast FAQ
What is Diversified Energy's price target?
The average analyst price target for Diversified Energy is $20.75, 39.9% above the latest close of $14.83.
Is Diversified Energy a buy, hold or sell?
Of 10 analysts covering Diversified Energy, 9 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Diversified Energy's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.02 per share for 2026 (range $2.57 to $3.51); for 2027 the estimate is $7.40.
What is Diversified Energy's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.0 billion, growth of 10.0%; for 2027 it is $2.7 billion.
When does Diversified Energy report earnings?
Diversified Energy is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.78.
Does Diversified Energy usually beat earnings estimates?
Diversified Energy reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 0 of the last 2 quarters.