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%.
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DEC, ERO and EVH have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on January 30, 2024.
DEC's acquisition of Maverick Natural Resources is expected to bring the total production of the combined company to 59,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.
As it announces the largest acquisition in its history, Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) is a ‘buy', according to stockbroker Peel Hunt. DEC has not been a stranger to deal-making as M&A has driven much of its growth since it floated on the London Stock Exchange in 2016 – when it came to market with a $50 million raise and a £69 million market cap.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) has struck a deal to acquire Maverick Natural Resources for $1.28 billion, adding assets in the Western Anadarko and Permian basin, to increase its revenue base by some 95%. The London-listed firm said the deal adds immediate scale, increases liquids production, and creates a combined company with long-term free cash flow generation, superior unit cash margins, and a compelling sustainability profile.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) stood at $16.24, denoting a -0.61% change from the preceding trading day.
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DEC announces acquisition of producing and midstream assets from Summit Natural Resources for $45M in the Appalachian basin.
Production Economics Expected to Benefit from Diversified's Regional Presence and Scale Acquisition Grows Coal Mine Methane Revenue Generation Potential BIRMINGHAM, AL / ACCESSWIRE / January 6, 2025 / Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC)(NYSE:DEC) ("Diversified" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the acquisition of operated natural gas properties and related facilities located within Virginia, West Virginia, and Alabama (the "Assets") from Summit Natural Resources (the "Seller") (together with the assets, the "Acquisition"). Transaction Highlights Purchase price of ~$45 million, to be fully funded through cash on hand and current liquidity Current net production of ~12 MMcfepd (2 Mboepd)(a) PDP Reserves of 65 Bcfe (11 MMBoe) with PV-10 of ~$55 million(b) Purchase price equivalent of ~PV-16(b) Estimated 2025 Adj.
Diversified Energy Company PLC (LSE:DEC, NYSE:DEC) has announced its first acquisition of 2025, picking up natural gas assets in West Virginia and Alabama for $45 million. The assets, gas fields and related facilities, are being acquired from Summit Natural Resources – the package includes coal mine methane, with opportunities to extend production in the future.
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?