Diversified Energy Company Projects Strong Free Cash Flow Amid Debt Reduction
Diversified Energy Company (DEC) has provided optimistic cash flow guidance, anticipating approximately $440 million in adjusted free cash flow for 2026. Furthermore, the company expects its acquisition of Birch to target roughly $455 million in free cash flow over the next twelve months. During the Q3 2026 earnings call, CEO Robert Hutson highlighted significant deleveraging efforts, noting that the company repaid approximately $313 million in debt principal during the period. The firm maintains a strong liquidity position with roughly $506 million on hand and has returned approximately $157 million to shareholders through dividends.
Topics: debt repayment dividends liquidity Q3 earnings