Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-05-04
Diamondback Energy Increases Q1 2026 Dividend and Updates Production Guidance
Diamondback Energy, Inc. announced its first quarter 2026 financial results, reporting an average oil production of 521.0 MBO/d and net cash provided by operating activities of $1.8 billion. The company increased its Q1 2026 base cash dividend to $1.10 per share, a 10% year-over-year increase, and updated its 2026 production guidance to 520+ MBO/d for oil and 972+ MBOE/d for total BOE production. Diamondback also repurchased 3.3 million shares of common stock for approximately $548 million during the quarter.
- Filer
- Diamondback Energy Inc. FANG · NASDAQ
- Filed
- Accession
- 0001539838-26-000073
- CIK
- 0001539838
- Signal
- High impactEnergy
- Source
- Official filing on sec.gov ↗
Items reported
Reported Item
Market reaction
Close before filing
$207.65
Next session
-0.7%
Since filing
-2.3%
Latest close
$202.95
What happened, not what will happen — closing prices around the filing date.
Precedent
Previous filings from FANG reporting the same item, with the next session's move:
Insider tape
Within 45 days of this filing, FANG insiders reported 37 Form 4 transactions — net selling of $4.1B.
About Diamondback Energy Inc.
Diamondback Energy Inc. is a publicly traded company that engages in the acquisition, development, exploration, and exploitation of unconventional, onshore oil and natural gas reserves in the Permian Basin of West Texas. Its primary function is to extract hydrocarbon resources, which includes both crude oil and natural gas, through advanced drilling and recovery techniques. Diamondback Energy leverages its extensive portfolio of assets across the prolific Permian Basin, which is renowned for its rich oil and gas deposits and low-cost production benefits. The company plays a significant role in the energy sector by providing essential natural resources that fuel modern economies. Its strategic focus on high-margin assets and efficient operational practices make it a notable player in the United States energy market. Diamondback's operations impact sectors involved in energy supply, industrial production, and transportation. Headquartered in Midland, Texas, Diamondback Energy is committed to sustainable growth and maximizing shareholder value, ensuring its ongoing contribution to the energy landscape and the broader commodities market.
Never miss another FANG filing
Profitelligence watches EDGAR around the clock and alerts you within seconds.