Viper Energy (VNOM)
NASDAQ:VNOM
VNOM Stock Chart & Stats
$45.12
-$1.20(-2.40%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$45.12
-$1.20(-2.40%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$35.10 - $49.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume242.46K
Average Volume (3M)3.86M
Market Cap
$16.13B
Enterprise Value$19.10B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$13.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.52
Next Earnings
May 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.45Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield6.08%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.31
Shares Outstanding176,723,280
10 Day Avg. Volume2,102,320
30 Day Avg. Volume3,856,244
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 Cap1.18
Enterprise Value/Revenue14.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit29.57
Enterprise Value/Ebitda22.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$55.50Price Target Upside23.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)2.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.07B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And LeverageProceeds from a non-core asset sale were used to pay down debt and eliminate the revolver, materially strengthening VNOM's balance sheet and enabling greater financial flexibility.
Capital ReturnsVNOM's increased base dividend, introduction of a variable dividend, and expanded share-repurchase program boost cash returns to shareholders and enhance the stock's income appeal.
Production And Cash GenerationProduction results and stronger-than-expected earnings and operating cash flow, supported by active Permian operators, underpin durable free cash flow that can fund distributions without large capital spending.
Bears Say
Acquisition Growth ConstraintsSofter oil prices have narrowed the set of attractive royalty acquisition opportunities, limiting the company's ability to grow reserves through large-scale purchases.
Commodity Price SensitivityVNOM's royalty revenues and distributions are sensitive to oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids prices, so prolonged commodity weakness could materially reduce cash flow.
Operator Concentration And Product Mix RiskHeavy reliance on a few third-party operators combined with a production mix weighted toward natural gas and weaker natural gas liquids realizations could pressure revenue per unit and increase operational exposure.
Viper Energy News
VNOM FAQ
What was Viper Energy’s price range in the past 12 months?
Viper Energy lowest stock price was $35.10 and its highest was $49.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Viper Energy’s market cap?
Viper Energy’s market cap is $16.13B.
When is Viper Energy’s upcoming earnings report date?
Viper Energy’s upcoming earnings report date is May 04, 2026 which is in 22 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 0.45.
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:
$55.50 (23.01% Upside)
$55.50 (23.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
VNOM Sentiment 88%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 67%
Bearish news 33%
Bearish news 33%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
30.53%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-1.79%
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
$55.50
▲(23.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Plains All American
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Ownership Overview
7.04% Insiders
30.50% Mutual Funds
34.05% Other Institutional Investors
8.01% Public Companies and Individual Investors