Diamondback Energy, Inc. (FANG) dividend history and payment record
Diamondback Energy, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. We hold 34 payments for it, going back to May 2018 — the full record is below, with what it has paid and when, and how far ahead of each ex-date it declares. We don't publish a predicted next ex-dividend date for FANG. As soon as the company declares one it will appear at the top of this page; until then the record below is what we hold.
FANG dividend at a glance
| Most recent payment | $1.10 per share, August 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Indicated annual dividend | $4.40 per share, at the current rate and cadence |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Change over the past year | Raised 10.0%, from $1.00 to $1.10 |
| 5-year growth rate | 19.6% a year, compounded ($0.45 → $1.10) |
| Typical announcement lead | Declared about 10 days before the ex-date, across 33 announcements |
| Typical time to payment | Paid about 8 days after the ex-date |
| History on file | 34 payments since May 2018 |
Diamondback Energy, Inc.'s dividend schedule
Diamondback Energy, Inc. has paid quarterly across the 8 years of records we hold, with the most recent ex-date on August 13, 2026. Its ex-dates usually land in the middle of the month.
Across the 33 announcements we have on file, FANG declares a dividend a median of 10 days before the shares go ex. That is roughly how much notice FANG gives you before each ex-date, once its board declares. The cash then arrives about 8 days after the ex-date.
The most recent increase was 4.8%, from $1.05 to $1.10, effective with the May 2026 ex-date.
FANG dividend history
The last 16 payments on record, of 34 going back to May 2018.
| Ex-date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | $1.10 |
| May 14, 2026 | $1.10 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $1.05 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $1.00 |
| May 15, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $1.00 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.90 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $2.34 |
| May 14, 2024 | $1.97 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $3.08 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $3.37 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $0.84 |
| May 10, 2023 | $0.83 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $2.95 |
| Nov 16, 2022 | $2.26 |
Amounts are per share as reported on each ex-date, and are not restated for later share splits — a split shows up here as a step down in the per-share amount. Shown for schedule context, not as a yield.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to own FANG before the ex-dividend date?
- Yes. You must already hold the shares when trading opens on the ex-dividend date to receive the payment. Buying on the ex-date itself is too late — the seller keeps that dividend. See ex-date vs record date vs payment date for how the dates fit together.
- How often does FANG pay a dividend?
- Diamondback Energy, Inc. has historically paid quarterly, across 34 payments since May 2018.
- How much does FANG pay per share?
- The most recent payment was $1.10 per share, with an ex-date of August 13, 2026. At that rate and frequency the indicated annual dividend is $4.40 a share. This is the cash amount, not a yield — a yield depends on the share price you pay.
- How far in advance does FANG announce its dividend?
- A median of 10 days before the ex-date, across the 33 declarations we hold.