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Diamondback Energy Q1 2026 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q1 2026 earnings summary5 May, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved average oil production of 521.0 MBO/d (979.4 MBOE/d) in Q1 2026, reflecting strong operational performance and completion design improvements.

  • Net cash from operating activities was $1.8 billion, with free cash flow of $1.7 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $3.0 billion.

  • Capital allocation focused on flexibility, with increased dividends, opportunistic buybacks, and rapid debt reduction.

  • Projected to generate at least $8.3 billion in free cash flow for 2026 at current commodity prices, with production and dividends protected down to $36/Bbl WTI.

  • Net income for Q1 2026 was $25 million, impacted by a $1.4 billion non-cash impairment on proved oil and gas properties.

Financial highlights

  • Q1 2026 net income attributable to shareholders was $25 million ($0.08 per diluted share); adjusted net income was $1.2 billion ($4.23 per diluted share).

  • Q1 2026 adjusted free cash flow was $1.7 billion ($6.14/share), with a return of capital of $859 million (~50% of adjusted FCF).

  • Total revenues for Q1 2026 were $4.24 billion, up from $4.05 billion in Q1 2025.

  • Lease operating expenses averaged $6.21/BOE, and total cash operating expenses were $11.26/BOE.

  • Cash capital expenditures totaled $933 million in Q1 2026.

Outlook and guidance

  • Raised 2026 annual oil production guidance to 520+ MBO/d and total BOE to 972+ MBOE/d, implying ~5% organic growth.

  • Increased full-year cash capital expenditures guidance to ~$3.90 billion.

  • Q2 2026 oil production guidance is 515–525 MBO/d (950–990 MBOE/d); Q2 cash capital expenditures guidance is $925–$1,025 million.

  • Reinvestment rate for 2026 estimated at 34%, maintaining capital efficiency.

  • Plans to maintain a higher DUC well balance to support operational flexibility.

What drives increased 2026 production guidance?
Balance of capital return vs. debt reduction?
Impact of longer laterals on future efficiency?
Drivers for $550/ft Midland Basin well costs
Strategy to reduce Barnett well costs to $800/ft
WTI breakeven price for the $4.40 base dividend?
Explain the shift to a green light framework
Rationale for prioritizing debt over buybacks
Role of AI and surfactants in well performance
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