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Diamondback's (FANG) Q2 Earnings Miss on Weak Gas Prices
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Yesterday, Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG - Free Report) reported second-quarter results, delivering a comprehensive miss. Weaker-than-expected natural gas price realizations led to the underperformance. Amid natural gas flaring and pipeline constraints, gas prices entered into negative territory in the Permian during the quarter, with Diamondback losing money despite producing the commodity. Precisely, natural gas prices came in at a negative $0.41 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 and the year-ago figure of $1.54. Consequently, the company posted adjusted net income per share of $1.70, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74 but increasing from the year-ago figure of $1.59.
The Permian pure play’s total revenues of $1,021 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,035 million but increased nearly 94% year over year.
Notably, two Permian biggies — namely Apache Corporation (APA - Free Report) and Concho Resources — reported earnings beat and miss, respectively, in their latest quarterly release. While both the firms bore the brunt of weaker y/y oil and gas prices, Apache was able to more than offset pricing woes through production gains. Another Permian player, Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD - Free Report) also unveiled quarterly results yesterday, beating earnings estimates on robust output in spite of weaker fuel prices.
Production & Realized Prices
The 2018 purchases of Energen Corporation and Ajax Resources transformed Diamondback into one of the leading Permian Basin oil producers. Production of oil and natural gas averaged 280.4 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/d), comprising 68% oil. The figure increased 149% from a year ago and marginally surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 277.2 MBOE/d. Its oil production surged 132.7% year over year and natural gas volumes almost tripled.
The average realized crude oil price during the second quarter was $54.41 per barrel, representing a decrease of 11.6% from the year-ago realization of $61.56. Overall, the company fetched $39.19 per barrel compared with $50.24 a year ago.
Expenses & Financials
Second-quarter cash operating cost was $8.67 per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), down from $8.83 in the corresponding period of last year. Diamondback’s cash G&A expense was 51 cents, falling from 87 cents incurred in the second quarter of 2018. However, lease operating expense of $4.98 was up 19% year over year. Meanwhile, production taxes fell 20% from the prior-year quarter to $2.51 per BOE.
Capital expenditure in the quarter totaled $721 million. The company shelled out $579 million on drilling, completion and non-operated properties, while infrastructure and midstream budget was $100 million.
As of Jun 30, 2019, the Permian-focused operator had $326 million in cash and cash equivalents, and a long-term debt of $4.5 billion. The debt-to-capital ratio of the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) firm was 22.4%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Guidance Tweaked
The company now expects full-year output in the range of 277-284 MBOE/d (68-70% oil) versus prior guidance of 272-287 MBOE/d. Further, full-year capex is now expected to be $2,725 million compared with the prior expectation of $2,700-$3,000 million.
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Diamondback's (FANG) Q2 Earnings Miss on Weak Gas Prices
Yesterday, Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG - Free Report) reported second-quarter results, delivering a comprehensive miss. Weaker-than-expected natural gas price realizations led to the underperformance. Amid natural gas flaring and pipeline constraints, gas prices entered into negative territory in the Permian during the quarter, with Diamondback losing money despite producing the commodity. Precisely, natural gas prices came in at a negative $0.41 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf) versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.04 and the year-ago figure of $1.54. Consequently, the company posted adjusted net income per share of $1.70, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.74 but increasing from the year-ago figure of $1.59.
The Permian pure play’s total revenues of $1,021 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,035 million but increased nearly 94% year over year.
Notably, two Permian biggies — namely Apache Corporation (APA - Free Report) and Concho Resources — reported earnings beat and miss, respectively, in their latest quarterly release. While both the firms bore the brunt of weaker y/y oil and gas prices, Apache was able to more than offset pricing woes through production gains. Another Permian player, Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD - Free Report) also unveiled quarterly results yesterday, beating earnings estimates on robust output in spite of weaker fuel prices.
Production & Realized Prices
The 2018 purchases of Energen Corporation and Ajax Resources transformed Diamondback into one of the leading Permian Basin oil producers. Production of oil and natural gas averaged 280.4 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day (MBOE/d), comprising 68% oil. The figure increased 149% from a year ago and marginally surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 277.2 MBOE/d. Its oil production surged 132.7% year over year and natural gas volumes almost tripled.
The average realized crude oil price during the second quarter was $54.41 per barrel, representing a decrease of 11.6% from the year-ago realization of $61.56. Overall, the company fetched $39.19 per barrel compared with $50.24 a year ago.
Expenses & Financials
Second-quarter cash operating cost was $8.67 per barrel of oil equivalent (BOE), down from $8.83 in the corresponding period of last year. Diamondback’s cash G&A expense was 51 cents, falling from 87 cents incurred in the second quarter of 2018. However, lease operating expense of $4.98 was up 19% year over year. Meanwhile, production taxes fell 20% from the prior-year quarter to $2.51 per BOE.
Capital expenditure in the quarter totaled $721 million. The company shelled out $579 million on drilling, completion and non-operated properties, while infrastructure and midstream budget was $100 million.
As of Jun 30, 2019, the Permian-focused operator had $326 million in cash and cash equivalents, and a long-term debt of $4.5 billion. The debt-to-capital ratio of the Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) firm was 22.4%. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Guidance Tweaked
The company now expects full-year output in the range of 277-284 MBOE/d (68-70% oil) versus prior guidance of 272-287 MBOE/d. Further, full-year capex is now expected to be $2,725 million compared with the prior expectation of $2,700-$3,000 million.
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Research indicates one sector is poised to deliver a crop of the best-performing stocks you'll find anywhere in the market. Breaking news in this space frequently creates quick double- and triple-digit profit opportunities.
These companies are changing the world – and owning their stocks could transform your portfolio in 2019 and beyond. Recent trades from this sector have generated +98%, +119% and +164% gains in as little as 1 month.
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