Diamondback Energy Ranks 242nd in Daily Volume After 75.06% Surge Shares Drop 3.65%

On August 11, 2025, Diamondback Energy (FANG) saw a 75.06% surge in trading volume to $0.42 billion, ranking it 242nd in daily activity, while its shares fell 3.65%. The company reported Q2 earnings of $2.67 per share, below the $2.72 estimate, though revenue of $3.68 billion exceeded the $3.35 billion forecast. A quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, yielding 2.8%, was announced, payable on August 21.

Institutional activity highlighted increased confidence, with True North Advisors, Robeco, and Oppenheimer raising stakes in Q1 2025. Robeco added 1,384 shares to its 36,177 holding, valued at $5.78 million, while Oppenheimer boosted its position by 3,467 shares to 58,853 shares, totaling $9.41 million. China Universal Asset Management increased its stake by 50.4%, and Requisite Capital Management tripled its position. Institutional ownership now stands at 90.01%.

Analyst sentiment remained cautiously optimistic. Piper Sandler raised its price target to $228, and Bank of America to $170, with a "Buy" consensus. However, insiders sold 10,000 shares in May, reducing their ownership by 7.65%. Diamondback’s financials show a market cap of $41.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 10.09, and a beta of 1.09, reflecting its exposure to energy sector volatility.

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