DEC

Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) declined 1.69% on October 19, 2026, underperforming the broader market. The stock has gained 8.01% over the past month, outpacing its sector.

However, consensus EPS estimates have declined 1.42% in the past month, with full-year projections showing a -39.3% earnings decline. DEC trades at a Forward P/E of 5.33, significantly below its industry average of 16.99, and carries a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Zacks highlights three Rank #1 stocks with strong income potential: Diversified Energy Company (DEC) with an 8.4% dividend yield and 76.3% earnings estimate increase; Navient Corporation (NAVI) with a 7.0% dividend yield and 5.3% earnings estimate increase; and Chevron Corporation (CVX) with a 1.8% dividend yield and 5.2% earnings estimate increase.

Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) gained 2.39% to $14.16 on October 12, 2026, outperforming a declining S&P 500. However, the stock has underperformed over the past month, down 6.62% compared to the sector's 1.73% gain.

Analysts expect full-year earnings of $2.82 per share and revenue of $1.98 billion, representing a 38.43% earnings decline year-over-year. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a Forward P/E of 4.9, trading at a significant discount to its industry average of 17.69.

Diversified Energy Company PLC (DEC) closed at $13.61, up 1.42% and outpacing the S&P 500's 0.66% gain. The stock had previously lagged the sector, declining 13.03% before today's move.

For the full year, consensus estimates project EPS of $2.82 (down 38.43% YoY) and revenue of $1.98 billion (up 7.97% YoY). DEC holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 4.76, trading at a significant discount to its industry average of 17.21.

Five stocks have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list today based on significant increases in consensus earnings estimates over the last 60 days. The stocks span energy, retail, and convenience store sectors, with earnings estimate increases ranging from 20.7% to 76.3%.