Strong Oil Production Growth
Despite oil price volatility, Viper Energy delivered strong oil production growth both on an absolute and per-share basis in the second quarter of 2025.
Acquisition of Sitio Royalties
Viper Energy announced a definitive agreement to acquire Sitio Royalties in an all-equity transaction, adding substantial scale and inventory depth, supporting production profile over the next decade with an expected 15% year-over-year growth in oil production.
Return of Capital Commitment
Viper Energy is returning $0.56 per share to stockholders this quarter, representing 75% of their cash available for distribution, with plans to return all excess cash up to 100% once net debt is at or below $1.5 billion.
Increased Third-Party Operator Activities
Viper Energy witnessed increased third-party operator activities on their assets despite a broader industry slowdown, benefiting from consistent development plans from major operators like Exxon, Oxy, EOG, and Conoco.