Recent Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Diversified Energy (DEC)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Diversified Energy (NYSE: DEC) in the last few weeks:

• 8/18/2026 – Diversified Energy was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c-)” to “hold (c)”.
• 8/12/2026 – Diversified Energy had its price target raised by Truist Financial Corporation from $17.00 to $20.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 8/10/2026 – Diversified Energy was given a new $32.00 price target by Mizuho.
• 8/4/2026 – Diversified Energy had its “hold (c-)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
• 7/22/2026 – Diversified Energy had its price target lowered by Truist Financial Corporation from $20.00 to $17.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/21/2026 – Diversified Energy had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $19.00 to $16.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/10/2026 – Diversified Energy was upgraded by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. to “hold”.
• 7/7/2026 – Diversified Energy was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.

Diversified Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, December 2nd will be given a $0.29 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, December 2nd. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.9%. Diversified Energy’s payout ratio is presently 35.91%.

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.