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Diamondback Energy, Inc.

EnergyOil & Gas Exploration & Production$54.6B

Aug3Mon

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026After Close5:00 PM EDT

Company Snapshot

Diamondback Energy, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration and production company that operates primarily in the Permian Basin....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

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Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

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FANG Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Diamondback Energy, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration and production company that operates primarily in the Permian Basin. With a market cap of $55 billion, it plays a significant role in the energy sector, which is influenced by global oil prices and demand trends.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-11.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.21%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1-2026, Diamondback Energy reported an EPS of $0.08, significantly below expectations of $3.55, leading to a notable market reaction. The stock rose by 2.91% the following day despite the disappointing earnings.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of the upcoming earnings report, especially after a significant earnings miss last quarter. The market is looking for signs of recovery in production and profitability.

Bull Case

If Diamondback can show improved production volumes and better-than-expected EPS, it could signal a strong recovery, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports another earnings miss or lower production, it could raise concerns about its operational efficiency and market position.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected oil production volume for Q2-2026?

Production volume is crucial for revenue generation, and any significant changes could impact investor sentiment.

How does management plan to address the recent earnings miss?

Understanding management's strategy for improving performance is vital for assessing future growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Diamondback's ability to rebound from its recent earnings miss, as operational adjustments could lead to improved production.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages suggest, indicating potential for volatility.

Recent insider selling could reflect a strategic repositioning rather than a lack of confidence in future performance.

Key Risk

If production volumes exceed expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it follows a significant earnings miss, and investors are eager to see if the company can turn things around.

Bull Confirmed If

Demonstrating an EPS above $1.50 would confirm a strong recovery and positive market sentiment.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.50 would reinforce concerns about operational efficiency and profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.3%

Historical Avg

±1.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 5.3%, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±5.3% while FANG has averaged ±1.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

35.2%

Calls (112K)P/C Ratio: 0.26Puts (24K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 17 of 29 (59%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Energy in the last 2 years. 17 of 29 faded and 12 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 3.5%, with a raw directional average of -0.1% (roughly flat historical bias).

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Diamondback beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by about 1.78%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain relatively stable, reflecting cautious optimism.

Miss

Should the company miss again, history indicates a potential drop of around 1.26%, raising further concerns about its operational strategy.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

0 buys·1 sell

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

R-TXRoger WilliamsRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production volume targets for Q2-2026.
2Management's commentary on strategies to improve profitability.
3Insights into cost management and operational efficiencies.
4Discussion of market conditions affecting oil prices.
5Any guidance on future earnings expectations.

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Company Snapshot

Diamondback Energy, Inc. is an oil and gas exploration and production company that operates primarily in the Permian Basin....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of the company's profitability and financial health, which investors closely monitor.

N/A

Revenue

Revenue figures provide insight into the company's sales performance and market demand for its products.

N/A

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

FANG Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

50%

Avg EPS Surprise

-11.00%

Avg Stock Reaction

-0.21%

Last Quarter Recap

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Investors are cautious ahead of the upcoming earnings report, especially after a significant earnings miss last quarter. The market is looking for signs of recovery in production and profitability.

Bull Case

If Diamondback can show improved production volumes and better-than-expected EPS, it could signal a strong recovery, boosting investor confidence.

Bear Case

Conversely, if the company reports another earnings miss or lower production, it could raise concerns about its operational efficiency and market position.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the expected oil production volume for Q2-2026?

Production volume is crucial for revenue generation, and any significant changes could impact investor sentiment.

How does management plan to address the recent earnings miss?

Understanding management's strategy for improving performance is vital for assessing future growth potential.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may be underestimating Diamondback's ability to rebound from its recent earnings miss, as operational adjustments could lead to improved production.

Supporting Evidence

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages suggest, indicating potential for volatility.

Recent insider selling could reflect a strategic repositioning rather than a lack of confidence in future performance.

Key Risk

If production volumes exceed expectations, it could challenge the current bearish sentiment.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance is critical as it follows a significant earnings miss, and investors are eager to see if the company can turn things around.

Bull Confirmed If

Demonstrating an EPS above $1.50 would confirm a strong recovery and positive market sentiment.

Bear Confirmed If

An EPS below $0.50 would reinforce concerns about operational efficiency and profitability.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±5.3%

Historical Avg

±1.8%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move of about 5.3%, indicating that traders expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±5.3% while FANG has averaged ±1.8% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.4%

30d HV

35.2%

Calls (112K)P/C Ratio: 0.26Puts (24K)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter miss + options pricing rich setup in Energy

n=30

Fade rate: 17 of 29 (59%)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If Diamondback beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by about 1.78%, confirming a positive turnaround narrative.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may remain relatively stable, reflecting cautious optimism.

Miss

Should the company miss again, history indicates a potential drop of around 1.26%, raising further concerns about its operational strategy.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

0 buys·1 sell

Members

House only

Est. Notional

$1,001.00–$15,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

R-TXRoger WilliamsRep.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Any updates on production volume targets for Q2-2026.
2Management's commentary on strategies to improve profitability.
3Insights into cost management and operational efficiencies.
4Discussion of market conditions affecting oil prices.
5Any guidance on future earnings expectations.