Diamondback Energy(US:FANG) 智通财经网·2025-05-06 22:20Group 1: Core Insights - Diamondback Energy's CEO Travis Stice indicated that U.S. onshore oil production may have peaked and is expected to decline this quarter due to a significant drop in oil prices, which have decreased by approximately 17% since the beginning of the year [1][2] - The current oil price levels, adjusted for inflation, have only been seen in two quarters since 2004, excluding the unusual fluctuations during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 [1] - The decline in industry activity is a clear signal of the trend towards reduced production, with the number of active drilling rigs in the U.S. decreasing by 15% this year, and a 20% reduction in the Permian Basin [2] Group 2: Company Adjustments - In response to market changes, Diamondback Energy has reduced its annual capital expenditure budget by approximately $400 million, adjusting it to between $3.4 billion and $3.8 billion [3] - The company is facing increased drilling costs due to steel tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, which are raising costs by about 1% annually, equating to $40 million [3] - Diamondback Energy plans to drill between 385 and 435 wells this year, with completion numbers expected to be between 475 and 550 [3]