Diversified Energy (DEC) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $14.43, -1.64% vs the prior close of $14.67.
- Volume 578.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average.
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
DEC dips 1.6% to $14.43. Closed at $14.43, -1.64% vs the prior close of $14.67. Day range $14.40–$14.87, opened at $14.67.
DEC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — DEC dips 1.6% to $14.43
- Closed at $14.43, -1.64% vs the prior close of $14.67. Day range $14.40–$14.87, opened at $14.67.
- Volume was 578.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 826.17K.
- Price is +0.3% vs its 50-day average ($14.38) and +0.2% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 23.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — DEC dips 1.3% to $14.67
- Closed at $14.67, -1.28% vs the prior close of $14.86. Day range $14.50–$14.95, opened at $14.95.
- Volume was 774.90K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 833.45K.
- Price is +2.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.35) and +1.9% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 36% of that range, 22.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — DEC jumps 4.9% to $14.86
- Closed at $14.86, +4.94% vs the prior close of $14.16. Day range $14.32–$14.92, opened at $14.32.
- Volume was 931.10K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 839.43K.
- Price is +3.7% vs its 50-day average ($14.33) and +3.2% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 39% of that range, 21.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — DEC rises 2.4% to $14.16
- Closed at $14.16, +2.39% vs the prior close of $13.83. Day range $13.85–$14.20, opened at $13.88.
- Volume was 580.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 840.21K.
- Price is -1.0% vs its 50-day average ($14.30) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 28% of that range, 25.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — DEC dips 1.9% to $13.83
- Closed at $13.83, -1.91% vs the prior close of $14.10. Day range $13.80–$14.14, opened at $14.02.
- Volume was 468.50K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 844.24K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -3.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.29) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 26.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — DEC rises 0.5% to $14.10
- Closed at $14.10, +0.50% vs the prior close of $14.03. Day range $14.04–$14.30, opened at $14.24.
- Volume was 797.80K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 844.49K.
- Price is -1.2% vs its 50-day average ($14.27) and -2.1% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 25.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — DEC ends flat (+0.0%) to $14.03
- Closed at $14.03, +0.00% vs the prior close of $14.03. Day range $14.03–$14.39, opened at $14.13.
- Volume was 734.50K shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 850.63K.
- Price is -1.6% vs its 50-day average ($14.25) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($14.40).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 25.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — DEC jumps 3.1% to $14.03
- Closed at $14.03, +3.09% vs the prior close of $13.61. Day range $13.61–$14.05, opened at $13.61.
- Volume was 590.70K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 865.61K.
- Price is -1.3% vs its 50-day average ($14.22) and -2.5% vs its 200-day average ($14.39).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 26% of that range, 25.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — DEC rises 1.4% to $13.61
- Closed at $13.61, +1.42% vs the prior close of $13.42. Day range $13.18–$13.77, opened at $13.38.
- Volume was 501.50K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 866.26K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($14.20) and -5.5% vs its 200-day average ($14.39).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 28.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — DEC ends flat (-0.1%) to $13.42
- Closed at $13.42, -0.07% vs the prior close of $13.43. Day range $13.31–$13.54, opened at $13.36.
- Volume was 494.10K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 871.23K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($14.19) and -6.8% vs its 200-day average ($14.39).
- 52-week range $12.33–$18.90; today's close sits at 17% of that range, 29.0% below the 52-week high.
DEC latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about DEC in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Oct 1, 2026 · Form 4 — Insider trade
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 28, 2026 · Form SD — Specialized disclosure (conflict minerals)
Specialized disclosure (conflict minerals)
Sep 18, 2026 · Form 8-K/A — Current report (amended)
Amended current report
- Exhibits / financial statements only (Item 9.01).
Sep 9, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 1.01 — Signed a material agreement.
Sep 3, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 14, 2026 · Form SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Aug 14, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 10, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 8-K — Major event / current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Aug 5, 2026 · Form 10-Q — Quarterly report
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $811.91M (prior year $586.70M) (+38.4% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $246.95M (prior year $297.74M) (-17.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $3.31 (prior year $3.67) (-9.8% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Things to know before you trade DEC
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 26, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.33% (largest 4.9%).
- Liquidity: about 821.12K shares (≈$11.85M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $14.43 vs a range of $12.33–$18.90 (32% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 28, 2026 ($0.29/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 1 sales; latest: Randall S. Wade sold 2,100,000 shares on Jan 9, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 9, 2026; 8-K Sep 3, 2026; 8-K Aug 14, 2026.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas.
DEC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 14.67 | 14.87 | 14.40 | 14.43 | 578.90K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14.95 | 14.95 | 14.50 | 14.67 | 774.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 14.32 | 14.92 | 14.32 | 14.86 | 931.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13.88 | 14.20 | 13.85 | 14.16 | 580.70K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14.02 | 14.14 | 13.80 | 13.83 | 468.50K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 14.24 | 14.30 | 14.04 | 14.10 | 797.80K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 14.13 | 14.39 | 14.03 | 14.03 | 734.50K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 13.61 | 14.05 | 13.61 | 14.03 | 590.70K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 13.38 | 13.77 | 13.18 | 13.61 | 501.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 13.36 | 13.54 | 13.31 | 13.42 | 494.10K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 13.32 | 13.56 | 13.23 | 13.43 | 553.70K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 13.51 | 13.63 | 13.37 | 13.37 | 697.80K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 13.40 | 13.59 | 13.27 | 13.50 | 865.10K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 13.83 | 13.86 | 13.43 | 13.57 | 679.60K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 13.78 | 14.01 | 13.70 | 13.79 | 721.70K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 13.93 | 14.07 | 13.71 | 14.05 | 872.70K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 13.90 | 14.13 | 13.86 | 13.89 | 572.20K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 13.64 | 13.99 | 13.61 | 13.90 | 516.10K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 13.70 | 13.75 | 13.47 | 13.71 | 1.03M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 13.92 | 14.06 | 13.73 | 13.73 | 3.46M |
About Diversified Energy
Diversified Energy (DEC) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas”. Its business address is in BIRMINGHAM, AL. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1922446.
DEC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Robert R Jr Hutson | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
| David Edward Johnson | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Kathryn Z Klaber | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Kirk R Oliver | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Martin Keith Thomas | Director | Jul 1, 2026 |
| David Jackson Jr. Turner | Director | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Randall S. Wade | Director | Jan 26, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Walton Garrett | Chief Accounting Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Richard A Gideon | Chief Operating Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Bradley G Gray | President and CFO | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Robert R Jr Hutson | Chief Executive Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Ron Lee Ridgway | EVP - Energy Marketing | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Benjamin Sullivan | Sr EVP, Chief Legal Officer | Jul 1, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | Randall S. Wade | Sale | 2,100,000 | $13.28 |
DEC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $1.83B | $341.12M | 4.58 | $464.62M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $757.29M | $-104.36M | -2.17 | $220.65M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $1.95B | $748.71M | 15.76 | $291.43M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $6.11B, total liabilities $5.15B, cash $8.24M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
DEC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.09 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $15.35 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $13.22 |
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