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Sep 30, 2022
Diamondback Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022.
Key Takeaways
Diamondback Energy reported a solid third quarter, with a focus on cost control and maximizing returns for stockholders. The company generated nearly $1.2 billion of Free Cash Flow, returning approximately $874 million to stockholders through share repurchases and dividends. They also announced the pending acquisition of FireBird Energy assets.
Average production of 390.6 MBOE/d.
Cash flow from operating activities of $1.93 billion.
Free Cash Flow of $1.16 billion.
Repurchased 3,922,418 shares of common stock for $472 million.
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Forward Guidance
Diamondback provided full year 2022 guidance, updated to include the estimated fourth quarter contribution related to the pending FireBird acquisition, which is expected to close on November 30, 2022.
Positive Outlook
- Net production is expected to be 385 - 386 MBOE/d.
- Oil production is expected to be 223 - 224 MBO/d.
- Lease operating expenses are expected to be $4.50 - $5.00 per BOE.
- Cash G&A is expected to be $0.65 - $0.80 per BOE.
- Gathering and transportation costs are expected to be $1.80 - $1.90 per BOE.
Challenges Ahead
- Cash tax rate is expected to be 10% - 15% of pre-tax income.
- Capital expenditures for drilling, completion, capital workovers, and non-operated properties are expected to be $1,700 - $1,715 million.
- Midstream capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $85 million.
- Infrastructure and environmental capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $150 million.
- Corporate tax rate is expected to be 23%.