Declared Dividend • May 11
First quarter dividend of US$0.68 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.68. Ex-date: 14th May 2026 Payment date: 21st May 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 3.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 14% per year over the past 2 years and payments have been stable during that time. Announcement • May 06
Viper Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGS : VNOM) entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, L.L.C. for $520 million. Viper Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGS : VNOM) entered into a definitive purchase and sale agreement to acquire Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, L.L.C. for $520 million on May 1, 2026. The cash portion of the transaction is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under the Company’s credit facility.
The transaction is expected to close in early third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing adjustments. Reported Earnings • May 06
First quarter 2026 earnings released: EPS: US$0.54 (vs US$0.62 in 1Q 2025) First quarter 2026 results: EPS: US$0.54. Revenue: US$511.0m (up 120% from 1Q 2025). Net income: US$97.0m (up 29% from 1Q 2025). Profit margin: 19% (down from 32% in 1Q 2025). Revenue is forecast to grow 7.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.7% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Germany. Announcement • May 06
Viper Energy, Inc. Declares Cash Dividend on Class A Common Share for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2026, Payable on Payable on May 21, 2026 Viper Energy, Inc. announced that the company’s Board of Directors declared a base cash dividend of $0.38 per Class A common share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, payable on May 21, 2026 to Class A common stockholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2026. The Board also declared a variable cash dividend of $0.30 per Class A common share for the first quarter of 2026, payable on May 21, 2026 to Class A common stockholders of record at the close of business on May 14, 2026. New Risk • May 05
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 25% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Paying a dividend despite being loss-making. Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 25% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risk Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (24% increase in shares outstanding). Announcement • May 05
Viper Energy, Inc. Revises Production Guidance for the Second Quarter and Full Year of 2026 Viper Energy, Inc. revised production guidance for the year 2026. For the year, the company's Net production of 126.0 MBOE/d - 130.0 MBOE/d. Oil production of 64.5 MBO/d - 66.5 MBO/d.
For the second quarter 2026, the company expects oil production of 64.0 MBO/d - 65.0 MBO/d (124.0 MBO/d - 126.0 MBO/d). Announcement • Apr 02
Viper Energy, Inc. to Report Q1, 2026 Results on May 04, 2026 Viper Energy, Inc. announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results After-Market on May 04, 2026 Announcement • Mar 30
Viper Energy, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2026 Viper Energy, Inc., Annual General Meeting, May 19, 2026. Location: petroleum club of midland, 501 west wal street, tx 79701, midland United States Declared Dividend • Feb 26
Fourth quarter dividend of US$0.52 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$0.52. Ex-date: 5th March 2026 Payment date: 12th March 2026 Dividend yield will be 5.4%, which is higher than the industry average of 3.1%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is being paid despite the company being loss-making over the last 12 months and having no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 9.3% per year over the past 2 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. Reported Earnings • Feb 24
Full year 2025 earnings released: US$0.48 loss per share (vs US$3.83 profit in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: US$0.48 loss per share (down from US$3.83 profit in FY 2024). Revenue: US$1.40b (up 71% from FY 2024). Net loss: US$68.0m (down 119% from profit in FY 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 11% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 12% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Germany. Announcement • Feb 20
Viper Energy, Inc. Announces Executive Changes, Effective February 18, 2026 Viper Energy, Inc. announced that effective February 18, 2026, Will Krueger, Vice President Legal of Viper Energy, Inc. was promoted to the position of Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Viper. Mr. Krueger remains an employee of Diamondback E&P LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Viper's parent company, Diamondback Energy, Inc. Mr. Krueger's service to Viper will continue to be pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Services and Secondment Agreement, dated as of November 2, 2023, under which Diamondback and Diamondback E&P LLC provide personnel and general and administrative services to Viper, including the services of Viper's executive officers and other employees. Mr. Krueger will continue to report to Matt Zmigrosky, Diamondback's Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Secretary, who is stepping down from his position as Viper's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary to facilitate Mr. Krueger's promotion. Announcement • Feb 11
Warwick Capital Partners (US) LP and GRP Energy Capital, LLC completed the acquisition of Non-Permian Assets from Viper Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VNOM). Warwick Capital Partners (US) LP and GRP Energy Capital, LLC entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Non-Permian Assets from Viper Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VNOM) for $670 million on October 30, 2025.
The transaction is expected to close in first quarter of 2026.
Warwick Capital Partners (US) LP and GRP Energy Capital, LLC completed the acquisition of Non-Permian Assets from Viper Energy, Inc. (NasdaqGS:VNOM) on February 11, 2026. The transaction is effective September 1, 2025. New Risk • Feb 01
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 69% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 120% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. High level of non-cash earnings (25% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (69% increase in shares outstanding). New Risk • Jan 18
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 91% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 120% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. High level of non-cash earnings (25% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (91% increase in shares outstanding). Announcement • Jan 08
Viper Energy, Inc. to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Feb 23, 2026 Viper Energy, Inc. announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results After-Market on Feb 23, 2026 New Risk • Dec 21
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 91% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 120% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. High level of non-cash earnings (25% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (91% increase in shares outstanding). New Risk • Nov 24
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 91% This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 120% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. High level of non-cash earnings (25% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (91% increase in shares outstanding). New Risk • Nov 04
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 16% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings and cash flows. Payout ratio: 33% Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. High level of non-cash earnings (16% accrual ratio). Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (91% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: US$0.52 loss per share (vs US$0.52 profit in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: US$0.52 loss per share (down from US$0.52 profit in 3Q 2024). Revenue: US$418.0m (up 110% from 3Q 2024). Net loss: US$77.0m (down 258% from profit in 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 20% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 9.8% growth forecast for the Oil and Gas industry in Germany. Announcement • Nov 04
Viper Energy, Inc. Provides Production Guidance for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2025 Viper Energy, Inc. provided production guidance for the full year of 2025. For full year 2025, the company expects net production to be in the range of 92.8 MBo/d to 93.5 MBo/d. Oil production to be in the range of 48.8 MBoe/d to 49.0 MBoe/d.
For Fourth quarter, the company expects Oil production to be in the range of 65.0 MBoe/d to 67.0 MBoe/d (124.0 - 128.0). Announcement • Oct 01
Viper Energy, Inc. to Report Q3, 2025 Results on Nov 03, 2025 Viper Energy, Inc. announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 4:00 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Nov 03, 2025 Board Change • Sep 02
No independent directors There are 10 new directors who have joined the board in the last 3 years. Of these new board members, none were independent directors. The company's board is composed of: 10 new directors. No experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (10 non-independent directors). CEO & Director Matthew Van’t Hof is the most experienced director on the board, commencing their role in 2023. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Lack of board continuity. Lack of experienced directors. 
