The recent dip in value for Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC), coinciding with it latest acquisition, presents a buying opportunity – that's according to Peel Hunt analyst Sam Wahab. In London, the DEC share price is down by about a third in the past month and it is ending the week at 911p – which compares to Peel Hunt's target price of 3,000p.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) told investors its recently announced acquisition of Maverick Natural Resources remains on track, and the deal ‘is not, and will not be, impacted or adjusted'. It comes as DEC's London-listed shares are down around 33% London-listed over the past month.
Diversified Energy Company PLC has secured backing from Peel Hunt analysts after last week firming up acquisitions from Summit Natural Resources and a refinancing. A ‘buy' rating and 3,000p share price target were reiterated in response to the $42 million deal for natural gas assets and pipelines and $530 million asset-backed securitization.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) has completed its acquisition of natural gas assets and pipelines from Summit Natural Resources, for $42 million. The assets - in Virginia, West Virginia, and Alabama - include around 2,000 barrels of production plus around 11 million barrels of reserves.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) said it aims to raise roughly $123.3 million with shares priced at $14.50 apiece for US investors to help pay for its planned acquisition of Maverick Natural Resources. Having flagged the underwritten public offering of 8.5 million ordinary shares on Wednesday, the energy company confirmed pricing on Thursday and said the fundraising is expected to settle on Friday.
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
The latest trading day saw Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) settling at $16.93, representing a +1.8% change from its previous close.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) gave its trading update on what it described as a "solid” 2024, ahead of reporting financial results in March. The detailed update highlighted stable production, strong cash flow, and the firm's continuing expansion through acquisitions.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) closed the most recent trading day at $16.38, moving -1.15% from the previous trading session.
The latest trading day saw Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) settling at $16.77, representing a +1.02% change from its previous close.
I am raising my rating to buy for Diversified Energy Company due to strategic acquisitions poised to boost profitability and operational capacity. DEC's Q3 2024 revenue grew 10.83% YoY to $239.05 million, with a 12.68% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 32% TTM free cash flow yield. The acquisition of Maverick Natural Resources will expand DEC's presence in the Anadarko and Permian Basins, potentially increasing revenue by 95% and free cash flow by 55%.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?