Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC)

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol DEC
  • Rev/Share 17.2107
  • Book/Share 10.5734
  • PB 1.2589
  • Debt/Equity 3.8546
  • CurrentRatio 0.5374
  • ROIC 0.0143

 

  • MktCap 1019781303.0
  • FreeCF/Share 6.6132
  • PFCF 2.2406
  • PE -6.5419
  • Debt/Assets 0.4875
  • DivYield 0.0885
  • ROE -0.2358

 

  • Rating C-
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 3
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation DEC Citigroup -- Buy -- $16 April 29, 2025
Initiation DEC Mizuho -- Outperform -- -- April 10, 2025
Initiation DEC KeyBanc Capital Markets -- Overweight -- $18 Aug. 28, 2024

News

Diversified Energy Announces First Quarter Dividend
DEC
Published: May 12, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC, NYSE:DEC) (“Diversified” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Board has declared an interim dividend of 29 cents per share in respect of 1Q25 for the three month period ended March 31, 2025.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: May 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 28,121 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $12.9969 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: May 08, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 78,427 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $12.9117 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) Increases Despite Market Slip: Here's What You Need to Know
DEC
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) concluded the recent trading session at $12.93, signifying a +0.23% move from its prior day's close.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: May 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 84,354 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $12.5215 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA).

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Notice of Results
DEC
Published: May 01, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (“Diversified” or the "Company") Notice of First Quarter 2025 Results Timing Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC, NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified” or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company plans to publish its Trading Statement for the three months ended March 31, 2025 (the “1Q25 Trading Statement”) on Monday, May 12th, 2025. The Company will host a conference call that day at 1:00 PM GMT (8:00 AM EST) to discuss the 1Q25 Trading Statement and make an audio replay of the event available shortly thereafter.

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC): Should You Buy?
DEC
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: April 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 116,291 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of $12.7628 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: April 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 36,063 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of 12.6209 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: April 28, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 43,683 Ordinary Shares of 20 Pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of 12.4798 per Share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC (MSUSA). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: April 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") Transaction in Own Shares DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback programme announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 15,000 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of 888.04 per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Wall Street Analysts Think Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
DEC
Published: April 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?

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Results of Annual General Meeting
DEC
Published: April 09, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (“Diversified” or the "Company") Results of Annual General Meeting Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC, NYSE: DEC) is pleased to announce that all 20 resolutions put to shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting held on April 9, 2025 were duly passed. The total votes were cast as follows: Resolution For % Against % Withheld 1 Receipt of Annual Report 50,118,979 100 % 90,746 — % 39,401 2 Approval of Final Dividend 50,186,943 100 % 42,897 — % 19,286 3 Authority to re-appoint Auditor 53,936,715 100 % 100,784 — % 49,749 4 Authority to determine Auditor's …

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Wall Street Analysts Predict an 83.85% Upside in Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC): Here's What You Should Know
DEC
Published: April 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The consensus price target hints at an 83.9% upside potential for Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.

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Director/PDMR Shareholding
DEC
Published: April 04, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (the "Company") Director Shareholdings BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that on April 1, 2025, members of the Company's Board of Director's (the “Board”) transacted in ordinary shares of 20p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares").

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: April 04, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 48,773 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of 1,,006.74 pence per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Diversified Energy Demonstrates Innovation, Collaboration, and Responsibility in 2024 Sustainability Report
DEC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Methane intensity improves by ~13%, a 56% reduction since 2020 Improved personal safety performance across the Company, including a 30% reduction in TRIR from 2023 Activities contributed $1 Billion to state GDPs for a third consecutive year BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) ("Diversified," "DEC," or the "Company") is proud to release its sixth annual Sustainability Report, Winning Through Collaboration, highlighting the Company's sustainability actions and achievements in 2024.

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Diversified Energy Company publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
DEC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) has published its sixth annual Sustainability Report highlighting progress in 2024. The company told investors it had reported a 13% year-over-year reduction in methane intensity, which equates to 56% decrease since 2020.

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Diversified Energy Demonstrates Innovation, Collaboration, and Responsibility in 2024 Sustainability Report
DEC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Methane intensity improves by ~13%, a 56% reduction since 2020 Improved personal safety performance across the Company, including a 30% reduction in TRIR from 2023 Activities contributed $1 Billion to state GDPs for a third consecutive year BIRMINGHAM, Ala., April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) ("Diversified," "DEC," or the "Company") is proud to release its sixth annual Sustainability Report, Winning Through Collaboration, highlighting the Company's sustainability actions and achievements in 2024.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: April 03, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 5,000 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of 1,070.00 pence per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: March 27, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 12,000 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume-weighted average price of 1,039.49 pence per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: March 26, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") Transaction in Own Shares Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 42,176 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume weighted average price of 1,039.49 pence per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Diversified Energy: Old Wells And Some Leverage Bring Strong Cash Flow
DEC
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Diversified Energy offers a steady business model with strong cash flow and a 9% dividend yield, supported by extensive hedging and low decline rates. The company's strategy focuses on acquiring old wells, improving recovery rates, and reducing operating costs, but high debt and environmental liabilities remain concerns. Recent acquisitions, including Maverick Natural Resources, are transformative, promising revenue growth and synergies, but also increasing debt and financing costs.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: March 25, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

DIVERSIFIED ENERGY COMPANY PLC ("Diversified", or the "Company") Transaction in Own Shares Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 37,142 Ordinary Shares of 20 pence each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume weighted average price of 1,008.37 pence per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Transaction in Own Shares
DEC
Published: March 24, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that, in accordance with the terms of its share buyback program announced on 20 March 2025, the Company has purchased 12,000 Ordinary Shares of 20p each in the capital of the Company (the "Shares") in the market at a volume weighted average price of 1,043.48p per Share through Peel Hunt LLP ("Peel Hunt"). The Shares acquired will, in due course, be cancelled.

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Diversified Energy Announces Details of Share Buyback Program
DEC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces details regarding the parameters of a Share Buyback Program (the "Program").

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Director Shareholdings
DEC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) announces that on March 18-19, 2025, members of the Company's Board of Director's (the “Board”) transacted in ordinary shares of 20p each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares").

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PDMR Shareholdings
DEC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC), announces the vesting of certain Performance Stock Units (“PSU's”) and Restricted Stock Units ("RSU's") previously awarded to Persons Discharging Material Responsibility ("PDMRs"), resulting in a change to previously disclosed PDMR holdings of Ordinary Shares of £0.20 each in the Company ("Ordinary Shares").

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Announcement of Fixed Income Investor Meetings
DEC
Published: March 20, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE: DEC) (NYSE: DEC) (“Diversified” or the “Company”), an independent energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transportation, marketing and well retirement, today announces that it has mandated DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, as Sole Bookrunner to arrange a series of fixed income investor calls commencing March 24, 2025. Following such fixed-income investor calls, the Company intends to commence an offering of four-year US$ denominated senior secured notes, subject inter alia to market conditions (the “Contemplated Bond Offering”).

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Diversified Energy Company tailwinds tipped to drive a re-rating say City analysts
DEC
Published: March 19, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) has a number of tailwinds behind it, that's according to analysts at Stifel, who see substantial upside to the current price. Stifel, in a note, highlighted that guidance provided in Monday's results statement was significantly ahead of both the broker's expectations and consensus.

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About Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC)

  • IPO Date 2023-12-19
  • Website https://www.div.energy
  • Industry Oil & Gas Energy
  • CEO Robert Russell Hutson Jr.
  • Employees 1589

Diversified Energy Company PLC operates as an independent owner and operator of producing natural gas and oil wells primarily in the Appalachian Basin of the United States. The company is involved in the production, marketing, and transportation of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and condensates. Its assets consist of natural gas wells and gathering systems located in the states of Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. The company was formerly known as Diversified Gas & Oil PLC and changed its name to Diversified Energy Company PLC in May 2021. Diversified Energy Company PLC was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.