Why These Energy Stocks are Gaining This Week

5. Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC)

Share Price Gains Between Dec. 22 and Dec. 29: 2.93%

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC) responsibly produces, transports, and markets primarily natural gas and natural gas liquids from existing assets in the United States.

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC) revealed on December 29 that it had repurchased 54,459 shares of its common stock at a volume-weighted average price of $14.2973 per share under its buyback program announced in March 2025. The company plans to cancel the acquired shares, effectively reducing its outstanding share count to 79,073,148, with no treasury stock. The reduction is set to marginally enhance DEC’s earnings per share and help improve investor confidence.

Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC) also received a lift from the recent rebound in natural gas prices, as forecasts of a colder winter are expected to increase the commodity’s demand for heating.

Despite recent gains, the share price of Diversified Energy Company (NYSE:DEC) has declined by over 14% since the beginning of 2025.