Diamondback Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Diamondback Energy, Inc. reported a net income of $915 million for Q3 2023, with average production of 452.8 MBOE/d. The company generated $1.4 billion in net cash from operating activities and $820 million in free cash flow. Diamondback also completed a joint venture and divestiture, exceeding its non-core asset sale target.
Average production reached 452.8 MBOE/d.
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $1.4 billion.
Free cash flow amounted to $820 million.
Completed joint venture with Five Point Energy LLC and divestiture of Delaware Basin oil gathering assets.
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Forward Guidance
Diamondback is raising both total and net oil production for the full year 2023 due to production outperformance year-to-date as well as narrowing unit costs, capital expenditures and activity levels.
Positive Outlook
- Raising total and net oil production guidance for 2023.
- Narrowing unit costs.
- Adjusting capital expenditures.
- Adjusting activity levels.
- Strong production outperformance year-to-date.
Challenges Ahead
- Q4 2023 Cash taxes ($ - million) $13.0 - $17.0
- Q4 2023 Capital expenditures $610 - $650
- Unit costs ($/BOE) Lease operating expenses, including workovers $5.10 - $5.40
- Unit costs ($/BOE) Cash G&A $0.55 - $0.65
- Unit costs ($/BOE) Non-cash equity-based compensation $0.30 - $0.40