Diamondback Energy (FANG, $43.73) is acquiring 2 rivals for a combined $3.2 billion value
Hydrocarbon exploration company Diamondback Energy announced that it is acquiring two of its competitors - QEP Resources and Guidon – for a combined value of $3.2 billion.
Diamondback has agreed to buy QEP in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.2 billion, (including $1.6 billion of QEP’s debt). QEP shareholders will get 0.05 a share of Diamondback common stock per share of QEP they own. The deal would lead to tangible annual synergies of at least $60 - $80 million.
Diamondback agreed to acquire Guidon in a cash-stock deal, which includes 10.63 million shares of Diamondback common stock, and $375 million cash to be probably funded through a combination of cash on hand and the company’s credit facility. The deal would value Guidon at $862 million.
The pending QEP acquisition, combined with the previously announced pending acquisition of assets from Guidon will bring Diamondback’s total leasehold interests to over 276,000 net surface acres in the Midland Basin (429,000 Midland and Delaware Basin net acres)
FANG in downward trend: price dove below 50-day moving average on October 10, 2025
FANG moved below its 50-day moving average on October 10, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend. In of 59 similar past instances, the stock price decreased further within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on October 09, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on FANG as a result. In of 92 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for FANG turned negative on October 10, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 53 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 53 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where FANG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
FANG broke above its upper Bollinger Band on September 24, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 5 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.
The 10-day moving average for FANG crossed bullishly above the 50-day moving average on September 30, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted higher and could be considered a buy signal. In of 21 past instances when the 10-day crossed above the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where FANG advanced for three days, in of 365 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 308 cases where FANG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 74, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. FANG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.051) is normal, around the industry mean (11.326). P/E Ratio (10.231) is within average values for comparable stocks, (23.051). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (4.158). Dividend Yield (0.028) settles around the average of (0.072) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.718) is also within normal values, averaging (129.734).
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