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Sep 30, 2021
Diamondback Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Diamondback reported strong Q3 2021 results, highlighted by record free cash flow and increased shareholder returns.
Key Takeaways
Diamondback Energy, Inc. announced its Q3 2021 financial and operating results, featuring average production of 404.3 MBOE/d, cash flow from operating activities of $1,199 million, and free cash flow of $740 million. The company is increasing its annual dividend by 11.1% and has committed to returning 50% of free cash flow to stockholders beginning in Q4 2021.
Average production of 404.3 MBOE/d.
Cash flow from operating activities reached $1,199 million.
Free cash flow was a record $740 million.
Committed to return 50% of Free Cash Flow to stockholders beginning in Q4 2021.
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Forward Guidance
Diamondback provided full year 2021 oil production guidance of 222 - 223 MBO/d (370 - 372 MBOE/d). Lowering full year 2021 cash CAPEX guidance to $1.49 - $1.53 billion. Initiating Q4 2021 oil production guidance of 221 - 225 MBO/d (368 - 375 MBOE/d) and Q4 2021 cash CAPEX guidance of $435 - $475 million.
Positive Outlook
- Full year 2021 oil production guidance increased to 222 - 223 MBO/d (370 - 372 MBOE/d).
- Full year 2021 cash CAPEX guidance lowered to $1.49 - $1.53 billion.
- Q4 2021 oil production guidance initiated at 221 - 225 MBO/d (368 - 375 MBOE/d).
- Q4 2021 Permian Basin oil production guidance initiated at 218 - 222 MBO/d (363 - 370 MBOE/d).
- Diamondback believes it can maintain Q4 2021 Permian Basin oil production through full year 2022 assuming Q4 2021's run rate CAPEX spend
Challenges Ahead
- Still seeing excess oil supply and varying demand recovery profiles across the globe.
- Inflationary pressures seen on well costs.
- Committing to maintaining our fourth quarter 2021 Permian oil volumes throughout next year.
- Expect to distribute 50% of quarterly Free Cash Flow beginning with the fourth quarter’s performance.
- Expect to be in a position to maximize Free Cash Flow, grow our dividend, further pay down debt and overall return more capital to stockholders.