Diversified Energy (DEC) – Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Diversified Energy (NYSE: DEC):

• 4/15/2026 – Diversified Energy is now covered by Stephens. They set an “overweight” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Diversified Energy is now covered by Stephens. They set an “overweight” rating and a $24.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/9/2026 – Diversified Energy had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $22.00 to $20.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/2/2026 – Diversified Energy had its price target raised by KeyCorp from $18.00 to $20.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 3/25/2026 – Diversified Energy was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
• 3/24/2026 – Diversified Energy is now covered by Truist Financial Corporation. They set a “buy” rating and a $22.00 price target on the stock.
• 3/23/2026 – Diversified Energy was upgraded by Truist Financial Corporation to “strong-buy”.
• 3/17/2026 – Diversified Energy had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $15.00 to $17.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 3/2/2026 – Diversified Energy was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “hold (c-)”.

Diversified Energy Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, June 30th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 29th will be issued a dividend of $0.29 per share. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. Diversified Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 78.91%.

Diversified Energy Company PLC (NYSE: DEC) is an independent oil and natural gas producer focused on the acquisition and optimization of legacy onshore assets in the United States. The company’s portfolio spans thousands of producing wells and extensive leasehold positions across core regions such as Appalachia, the Permian Basin and the Mid-Continent. By targeting mature properties, Diversified Energy seeks to enhance long-term recovery through operational efficiencies and capital discipline.

The company’s business model centers on fee-based infrastructure and midstream services that provide stable and predictable cash flows.