DEC
Diversified Energy Company PLC · Energy · Oil & Gas Integrated
Last
$15.22
−$0.55 (−3.49%) 4:00 PM ET
After hours $15.31 +$0.08 (+0.56%) 4:11 AM ET
Prev close $15.77
Open $15.14
Day high $15.25
Day low $14.62
Volume 1,387,971
Avg vol 1,478,384
Mkt cap
$1.17B
Sector
Energy
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DEC
Diversified Energy Company PLC
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Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+67% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.67×
RSI
47.60 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.01 (Weak)
MACD: 0.01 Signal: 0.01
Short-Term
-0.28 (Weak)
MACD: 0.24 Signal: 0.53
Long-Term
-0.19 (Weak)
MACD: 0.85 Signal: 1.05
Intraday trend score 46.00

Latest news

DEC 12 articles Positive: 5 Neutral: 7 Negative: 0
Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
PDMR Shareholdings

Bradley Gray, President and Chief Financial Officer of Diversified Energy Company, gifted 15,000 shares of common stock to family members for no consideration on March 26, 2026. Following the gift, Gray's shareholding decreased to 212,790 shares, representing 0.30% of issued share capital.

DEC PDMR shareholding share gift insider transaction Bradley Gray executive holdings
Sentiment note

The article reports a routine insider transaction (gift of shares to family members) with no consideration. This is a standard disclosure requirement and does not indicate any material business developments, financial concerns, or strategic changes. The transaction is administrative in nature and does not suggest positive or negative sentiment about the company's operations or prospects.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Diversified Files Definitive Proxy Materials

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC, LSE: DEC) has filed proxy materials for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, scheduled as a virtual meeting on May 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The company has made proxy materials available online starting March 24, 2026, with options for shareholders to receive printed or electronic copies.

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Sentiment note

The article is a routine corporate announcement regarding the scheduling and logistics of an annual shareholder meeting. It contains no information about financial performance, operational results, or strategic developments that would warrant positive or negative sentiment. The tone is purely informational and procedural.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Nicole Lammes
Top Technology Executives Recognized at the 2026 Alabama ORBIE Awards

The 2026 Alabama ORBIE Awards recognized five leading CIOs for exceptional technology leadership and business transformation. Winners included Anthony Williams (SCA Health), Kevin Stone (Motion Industries), David Myers (Diversified Energy), Darryl Burroughs (City of Birmingham), and Andrew Ryan (Harbert Management Corporation). The awards, hosted by AlabamaCIO, celebrated executives driving innovation and industry impact across organizations of varying sizes.

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Sentiment note

David Myers received the Enterprise ORBIE award for organizations over $1.5 billion in revenue, acknowledging strong CIO leadership and technology-driven business value creation.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Q3 2025 Dividend Exchange Rate

Diversified Energy Company announced a Q3 2025 dividend of 29 cents per share, payable on March 31, 2026 to shareholders registered on February 27, 2026. The company also provided an equivalent GBP sterling payment option of 21.471 pence per share based on the March 10, 2026 exchange rate.

DEC dividend announcement Q3 2025 shareholder returns cash flow energy company
Sentiment note

The company is distributing a substantial dividend of 29 cents per share, demonstrating strong cash generation and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Regular dividend payments indicate financial health and operational success in generating reliable free cash flow.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Diversified Energy Announces Pricing of Secondary Offering of Common Stock

Diversified Energy Company announced the pricing of a secondary offering of 7.5 million shares at $14.45 per share by EIG-managed funds, representing their complete exit from the company. Following the offering, Diversified agreed to repurchase 3.75 million shares from the underwriter at the same price. The offering is expected to settle on March 11, 2026.

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Sentiment note

The secondary offering itself is a neutral corporate action. While EIG's complete exit could be viewed negatively, the company's decision to repurchase 3.75 million shares demonstrates confidence and commitment to shareholder value, offsetting concerns about the selling stockholder's departure.

Positive Investing.com • Brett Owens
5 Small Stocks, 5 Super-Sized Payouts of Up To 11%

The article highlights five small-cap stocks offering high dividend yields (6.6%-11%) that remain undervalued despite strong 2026 performance. The author recommends regional banks and energy companies as income-generating opportunities, though warns of risks including economic sensitivity and potential dividend sustainability concerns.

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Sentiment note

Solid acquisition strategy with recent purchases of Maverick Natural Resources and Canvas, adequate dividend funding at 8% yield, and attractive valuation at less than 8x 2026 earnings estimates.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Diversified Energy TR-1

Barclays PLC has filed a TR-1 notification regarding a change in its holdings of Diversified Energy Company (ISIN: US25520W1071) on March 3, 2026. The notification was submitted to the issuer on March 5, 2026. Barclays' voting rights position fell below the notifiable threshold, with previous holdings at 5.26% (2.46% direct and 2.80% through financial instruments). The transaction was completed in London.

BCS DEC major holdings notification TR-1 form voting rights financial instruments threshold crossing acquisition/disposal
Sentiment note

The notification reflects a disposal or reduction in holdings by Barclays, but provides no information about the company's operations, performance, or strategic direction. This is purely a regulatory disclosure of shareholding changes.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Diversified Energy Announces Fourth Quarter Dividend

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE: DEC) announced a fourth quarter interim dividend of 29 cents per share for the period ended December 31, 2025. The dividend will be paid on June 30, 2026, with a record date of May 29, 2026. Shareholders have the option to receive payment in either US dollars or sterling, with a currency election deadline of June 5, 2026.

DEC dividend announcement fourth quarter interim dividend shareholder returns energy company cash flow
Sentiment note

The company declared a substantial interim dividend of 29 cents per share, demonstrating strong cash generation and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Regular dividend payments are typically viewed positively as they indicate financial health and profitability.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Diversified to Acquire Complementary, High-Quality, Low-Decline Producing Assets

Diversified Energy Company announced the acquisition of high-working interest natural gas properties in East Texas from Sheridan Production for $245 million. The deal adds approximately 62 MMcfepd of production with low 6% annual declines and 397 Bcfe of reserves valued at $310 million PV-10. The acquisition is expected to generate ~$52 million NTM EBITDA and close in Q2 2026, complementing Diversified's existing East Texas operations with immediate synergy opportunities.

DEC acquisition natural gas East Texas producing assets PDP reserves EBITDA synergies
Sentiment note

The acquisition is strategically accretive with attractive valuation metrics (PV-15), adds complementary low-decline assets that maintain the company's consolidated decline rate, provides immediate synergy opportunities through operational scale, and generates meaningful NTM EBITDA of ~$52 million. Management commentary emphasizes value creation and alignment with the company's proven acquisition and optimization strategy.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Transaction in Own Shares

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) announced the completion of a share buyback program, purchasing 145,914 shares at a volume-weighted average price of $14.0956 per share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC. Following cancellation, the company will have 78,884,330 shares outstanding.

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Sentiment note

The share buyback is a routine capital allocation activity that demonstrates management confidence in the stock valuation and commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the announcement is factual and operational in nature without forward-looking growth indicators or strategic developments that would warrant a more positive sentiment.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Transaction in Own Shares

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) announced the completion of a share buyback program, purchasing 28,904 shares at a volume-weighted average price of $14.3851 per share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC. Following the cancellation of these shares, the company will have 79,030,244 shares outstanding.

DEC share buyback stock repurchase capital allocation shareholder value common stock
Sentiment note

The share buyback is a routine capital allocation activity that demonstrates management confidence in the stock valuation and commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the announcement is factual and transactional in nature without material business developments or strategic implications that would warrant a more positive or negative sentiment.

Neutral GlobeNewswire Inc. • Na
Transaction in Own Shares

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC; LSE:DEC) announced the completion of a share buyback program on December 29, 2025, purchasing 14,000 shares at a volume-weighted average price of $14.2862 per share through Mizuho Securities USA LLC. Following the cancellation of these shares, the company will have 79,059,148 shares outstanding.

DEC share buyback share repurchase capital allocation shareholder value share cancellation
Sentiment note

The share buyback is a routine capital allocation activity that demonstrates management's confidence in the stock valuation and commitment to returning value to shareholders. However, the buyback amount is relatively modest (14,000 shares) and the announcement is procedural in nature without material business developments or strategic implications.

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