Diversified Energy Company Repurchases 144,395 Shares at $14.03 Average Price
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 09 2026
0mins
Source: Globenewswire
- Buyback Program Implementation: Diversified Energy Company executed its share buyback program announced on March 20, 2025, purchasing 144,395 shares at a volume-weighted average price of $14.0275 on January 8, 2026, demonstrating confidence in its stock value.
- Market Response: The shares were acquired at a lowest price of $13.32 and a highest price of $14.30, indicating the company's proactive capital management strategy aimed at enhancing shareholder value amidst market fluctuations.
- Share Structure Adjustment: Following the buyback, the company will cancel these shares, leaving 78,415,731 shares outstanding, which will be used for shareholder interest calculations, thereby optimizing its capital structure.
- Commitment to Sustainability: Diversified Energy Company aims to enhance shareholder returns through its buyback program while maintaining its leadership in sustainable energy, reflecting a focus on long-term value creation.
Get Free Real-Time Notifications for Any Stock
Monitor tickers like DEC with instant alerts to capture every critical market movement.
Sign up for free to build your custom watchlist and receive professional-grade stock notifications.
Analyst Views on DEC
Wall Street analysts forecast DEC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for DEC is 25.05 USD with a low forecast of 17.00 USD and a high forecast of 40.29 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
7 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 12.990
Low
17.00
Averages
25.05
High
40.29
Current: 12.990
Low
17.00
Averages
25.05
High
40.29
About DEC
Diversified Energy Company is an energy company focused on natural gas and liquids production, transport, marketing, and well retirement. It has onshore upstream and midstream assets. Its assets are primarily located within the Appalachian and Central regions of the United States. The Appalachian Region spans Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Ohio and consists of two productive unconventional shale formations, along with numerous conventional formations. It operates within the Marcellus Shale and the slightly deeper Utica Shale, as well as many conventional formations. Its Central Region includes parts of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma, and is home to a number of asset rich natural gas and oil formations. It operates within the Haynesville, Bossier, Cotton Valley, Barnett and Mid Continent plays. It has a Permian asset base with multiple zones in the Northern Delaware Basin. Its subsidiary, Next LVL Energy LLC, is an asset retirement service provider.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
DIVERSIFIED ENERGY CO - TOTAL OUTSTANDING BONDS RISE TO USD 500 MILLION
Diverse Energy Bond Increase: The total outstanding bonds for diversified energy have increased significantly.
Financial Growth: The increase in bonds amounts to approximately $500 million.
Continue Reading
Diversified Energy Plans $100 Million Bond Tap Issue
- Investor Meetings: Diversified Energy has mandated DNB Carnegie as the manager and bookrunner to arrange fixed income investor meetings starting January 23, 2026, aimed at attracting potential investors to support its financing plans.
- Bond Issuance Plan: The company plans to issue a minimum of $100 million in senior secured bonds, expected to be due in April 2029, which will provide financial support if market conditions are favorable.
- Clear Use of Proceeds: Should the bond issuance be successful, the net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, enhancing the company's financial flexibility and operational capacity to address future market challenges.
- Compliance Statement: The bond issuance will only be offered to qualified institutional buyers and will not be registered in the U.S., ensuring the company adheres to relevant securities laws and minimizes legal risks.
Continue Reading