10-K annual report · filed Feb 26, 2026

Diversified Energy Co (DEC) FY2025 10-K Annual Report

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Diversified Energy Co (DEC) filed its fiscal 2025 10-K annual report with the SEC on Feb 26, 2026. It reported revenue of $1.8B and net income of $341M.

  • Top risk flagged: EPA rescinded GHG endangerment finding Feb 2026, potentially rolling back regulation, but future state-level emission costs/taxes pose risks

FY2025 key financial metrics · XBRL

Revenue
$1.8B
Net income
$341M
Operating margin
29.2%
EPS (diluted)
$4.58
ROE
34.7%
Operating cash flow
$465M

Source: XBRL data from the Diversified Energy Co (DEC) FY2025 10-K on SEC EDGAR. USD.

Diversified Energy Co FY2025 10-K analysis

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Business Overview

  • Core business model: Production, transportation, and marketing of natural gas, NGLs, and oil emphasizing mature, long-life assets with lifecycle asset management
  • New initiatives: Launched $70M well plugging fund in West Virginia for 20 years and completed U.S. Domestication creating publicly traded Delaware parent
  • Strategic shift: Major acquisitions of Maverick Natural Resources ($666M) and Canvas Energy ($533M) expanding reserves and operational footprint
  • Quantitative highlight: Proved reserves increased 68% to 6,082,483 MMcfe; average daily production up 37% to 1,086 MMcfepd
  • Noteworthy financing: Issued $300M Nordic bonds and $530M ABS X asset-backed notes secured by acquired upstream assets

Management Discussion & Analysis

  • Revenue $1.54B in 2025, up 110% from $732M in 2024, driven by 53% higher prices and 37% volume increase from acquisitions
  • Operating expenses $1.29B (3.25 $/Mcfe) in 2025 vs $854M (2.95 $/Mcfe) in 2024; LOE rose 98%, production taxes 141% reflecting higher liquids exposure and property taxes
  • Best segment: Oil revenue $501M, up 328% YoY; worst segment: NGLs revenue $208M, up 38%, with slight price decline
  • Net gain on derivatives $218M in 2025 vs loss $(38)M in 2024; Interest expense $210M up 53% due to new debt issuances; total borrowings $3.0B vs $1.7B
  • No specific forward guidance; management highlights market volatility, commodity price hedging covering 80% production, inflationary and policy risks impacting costs

Risk Factors

  • EPA rescinded GHG endangerment finding Feb 2026, potentially rolling back regulation, but future state-level emission costs/taxes pose risks
  • Exposure to Ukraine and Middle East conflicts influencing volatile natural gas, NGL and oil prices impacting revenue and reserves valuation
  • Dependence on MarkWest Langley, KY NGL processing plant; loss during high pricing periods would reduce revenue and production capacity
  • Increasing competition from companies with advanced technology and capital, including private equity entrants, heightening market pressure
  • Securitization reliance may limit access to capital; inability to securitize could force costlier financing affecting liquidity and growth

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