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Viper Energy (VNOM)
NASDAQ:VNOM
VNOM Stock Chart & Stats
$46.54
-$1.20(-2.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$46.54
-$1.20(-2.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$34.71 - $48.23
Previous CloseN/A
Volume242.46K
Average Volume (3M)2.57M
Market Cap
$16.93B
Enterprise Value$19.02B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.63
Next Earnings
May 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.3Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding176,723,280
10 Day Avg. Volume3,059,658
30 Day Avg. Volume2,574,197
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.72
Price to Book (P/B)1.24
Price to Sales (P/S)4.09
P/FCF Ratio-4.02
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue14.12
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit29.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.94
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.91Price Target Upside11.54% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.36
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.68B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And Capital ReturnsProceeds from a non-core asset sale were applied to pay down debt and fully eliminate the revolver balance, materially strengthening the balance sheet and enabling increased shareholder distributions.
Production Outlook And Cash GenerationProduction and adjusted EBITDA beat expectations, with a large inventory of wells and anticipated Permian production growth supporting stronger future cash generation and volume upside.
Shareholder Return ProgramAn increased base dividend, introduction of a variable dividend, and an expanded share buyback authorization demonstrate a clear commitment to return cash to shareholders and improve total shareholder yield.
Bears Say
Acquisition Growth ConstraintsSofter oil prices have narrowed attractive royalty acquisition opportunities, limiting the company's ability to grow through large-scale acquisitions.
NGL Pricing PressureNatural gas liquids realizations came in below expectations, creating pressure on the revenue mix and potentially weighing on margins despite production gains.
Operational Partner DependenceReliance on activity levels of third-party operators and challenges replacing royalty acreage at attractive prices increase execution risk for future production and cash flow growth.
Viper Energy News
VNOM FAQ
What was Viper Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Viper Energy lowest stock price was $34.71 and its highest was $48.23 in the past 12 months.
What is Viper Energy’s market cap?
Viper Energy’s market cap is $16.93B.
When is Viper Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Viper Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is May 11, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Viper Energy’s earnings last quarter?
Viper Energy released its earnings results on Feb 23, 2026. The company reported $0.31 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.291 by $0.019.
Is Viper Energy overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Viper Energy’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Viper Energy pay dividends?
Viper Energy pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.58 which represents an annual dividend yield of 6.08%. See more information on Viper Energy dividends here
What is Viper Energy’s EPS estimate?
Viper Energy’s EPS estimate is 0.3.
How many shares outstanding does Viper Energy have?
Viper Energy has 176,723,280 shares outstanding.
What happened to Viper Energy’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Viper Energy reported an EPS of $0.31 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.291. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.179%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Viper Energy?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in VNOM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Viper Energy Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.91 (11.54% Upside)
$51.91 (11.54% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VNOM Sentiment 87%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.25%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
149.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Viper Energy
Viper Energy Partners LP owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. As of December 31, 2021, it had mineral interests in 27,027 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale; and estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves of 127,888 thousand barrels of crude oil equivalent. Viper Energy Partners GP LLC operates as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas. Viper Energy Partners LP is a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.
VNOM Company Deck
VNOM Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights substantial strategic progress: transformative 2025 acquisitions (> $8B), strong per‑share growth (+7% oil production per share), a repaired balance sheet (pro forma net debt ≈ $1.6B, ~1x leverage), a 15% dividend increase and a $1B repurchase authorization. Management emphasizes resilient third‑party activity, strong Diamondback alignment, active leasing and downside hedging. Key risks are limited visibility in the back half of 2026 (wide guidance), a tight market for large M&A at current prices, concentration in the Permian and some shift toward a higher gas/NGL mix (oil cut trending lower). Overall, positive operational and capital allocation momentum outweighs the noted execution and market uncertainties.View all VNOM earnings summariesVNOM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.91
▲(11.54% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Plains All American
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Western Midstream Partners
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Plains GP Holdings
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Hess Midstream Partners
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DT Midstream
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Ownership Overview
0.03% Insiders
33.00% Mutual Funds
3.25% Other Institutional Investors
42.25% Public Companies and Individual Investors