DEC (Diversified Energy Co) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: -30.10% (As of Jun. 2026)

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DEC Diversified Energy Co DEC
57 GF Score
Price $14.66
GF Value $18.63
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 9 Warning Signs
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What is Diversified Energy Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate?

Diversified Energy Co DEC -0.34% 57 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -30.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates DEC with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 335 Oil & Gas companies, Diversified Energy Co ranks worse than 91.04% on this metric.

Diversified Energy Co's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.58.

The historical rank and industry rank for Diversified Energy Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:

DEC' s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.1   Med: 7.4   Max: 53
Current: -30.1

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Diversified Energy Co was 53.00% per year. The lowest was -30.10% per year. And the median was 7.40% per year.

DEC's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked worse than
91.04% of 335 companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 10.8 vs DEC: -30.10

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -30.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -16.40% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

Diversified Energy Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.25. As of today, Diversified Energy Co's Dividend Yield % is 7.91%.

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Diversified Energy Co  (NYSE:DEC) 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Diversified Energy Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Jun. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=0.58/ 2.302
=0.25

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Diversified Energy Co was 0.91. The lowest was 0.19. And the median was 0.42.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Diversified Energy Co Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.2900002026-05-292026-05-292026-06-30Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2900002026-02-272026-02-272026-03-31Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2900002025-12-012025-12-012025-12-31Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.2900002025-08-292025-08-292025-09-30Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Diversified Energy Co's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.16/14.66
=7.91 %

Current Share Price is $14.66.
Diversified Energy Co's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.16.

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Diversified Energy Co was 31.53%. The lowest was 2.41%. And the median was 10.52%.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.


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DEC vs SLNG, SKYQ, ECTM: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison

For the Oil & Gas Integrated subindustry, Diversified Energy Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Diversified Energy Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Oil & Gas Industry

For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Diversified Energy Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Diversified Energy Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.


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Diversified Energy Co 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation

This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -30.10% mean?
Diversified Energy Co (DEC) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of -30.10% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #305 out of 335 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 91%.
Is Diversified Energy Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Diversified Energy Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -30.10%. Based on the distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #305 out of 335 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Diversified Energy Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diversified Energy Co's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to SLNG and SKYQ?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Diversified Energy Co ranks #305 out of 335 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This places Diversified Energy Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.80. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for an Oil & Gas company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Oil & Gas companies is 10.80, based on 335 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Diversified Energy Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 10.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diversified Energy Co's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -30.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diversified Energy Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co (DEC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.63, compared to a current price of $14.66 — trading 21.3% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -30.10%. Diversified Energy Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Diversified Energy Co (DEC), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is -30.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Diversified Energy Co (DEC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diversified Energy Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $14.66 is trading 21.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $18.63. GuruFocus considers Diversified Energy Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for DEC:

  • 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: -30.10%
  • GF Value™: $18.63 vs. price of $14.66 (21.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 57/100 with 9 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DEC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Diversified Energy Co Business Description

Industry EnergyOil & Gas
Other Exchanges DECl:UKDEC:UKQI7:Germany
Address 1600 Corporate Drive, Birmingham, AL, USA, 35242
Diversified Energy Co engaged in the production, transportation, and marketing of natural gas, NGLs, and oil, managing a diversified portfolio of mature, long-life assets located across the United States. The company derives revenues from the sale of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
57GF Score

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