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We have entered the beginning of the end for the oil age and oil producers now face a limited future. Most oil focused stocks have trailed the S&P 500 total return across multiple time frames. While the Iran war is getting headlines, it doesn't do much to change the oil market equation of plenty of oil supply and flattening oil demand set to fall.

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Artisan Partners Limited Partnership increased its stake in Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) by 2.6% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 727,302 shares of the oil and natural gas company's stock after buying an additional 18,533 shares during the

The headline numbers for Diamondback (FANG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Diamondback Energy (FANG) remains a Strong Buy, driven by robust execution, attractive valuation, and strong free cash flow despite oil price volatility. FANG projects a 4% production/share growth in 2026 and continued lateral and Barnett expansion. Shareholder returns are prioritized, with a sustainable $4.20 base dividend and >50% adjusted FCF payout, including buybacks and variable dividends.