Diamondback Energy: U.S. Oil Export Power Shines As Strait Of Hormuz Concerns Rise

Harrison Schwartz
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Summary

  • Diamondback Energy, Inc. offers a unique hedge against Middle East geopolitical risks, with North American producers poised to benefit from potential supply disruptions.
  • The recent Endeavor Energy merger increases FANG's debt, enhances its upside potential with higher oil prices, and strengthens its dominance among North American E&Ps.
  • Low drilling activity, combined with a depleted US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, heightens the potential for a supply shock and significant oil price spike.
  • FANG stock is slightly undervalued, prioritizes shareholder value, and likely provides the best risk-reward profile as a hedge against global oil supply instability.

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Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) opened up around 4% higher Friday morning, while the price of crude oil futures (CL1:COM) was up around 8%. Crude oil futures are currently up around 13% this week, making

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