Viper Energy (VNOM) Stock Overview
Owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$48.08 |
| 52 Week High | US$51.13 |
| 52 Week Low | US$35.10 |
| Beta | 0.31 |
| 1 Month Change | 6.56% |
| 3 Month Change | 9.65% |
| 1 Year Change | 11.35% |
| 3 Year Change | n/a |
| 5 Year Change | n/a |
| Change since IPO | 53.71% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 05
Viper Energy: Iran-Driven Oil Shock Is A Double-Edged Sword
Summary Viper Energy (VNOM) remains a Buy, supported by robust Permian assets, strong cash generation, and an attractive risk-adjusted valuation despite recent market volatility. VNOM's Q1 featured solid production, a $15M lease bonus, and a transformative Riverbend acquisition, funded by non-core asset sales and prudent balance sheet management. VNOM benefits from high oil prices driven by the Iran conflict, but it's important to recognize the temporary nature of this boost and the risks of a post-conflict downturn. Despite the stock's growth, the current valuation still reflects conservative assumptions and a healthy margin of safety, still justifying the Buy case. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Apr 23
VNOM: Higher Oil Deck And Permian Royalties Will Support Future Cash Returns
Analysts have nudged their average price target on Viper Energy higher to $56.24 from $54.89, citing updated oil price decks, a cleaner Permian-focused royalty portfolio, and refreshed post-earnings models as key drivers behind the shift. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Viper Energy has been active, with multiple firms adjusting price targets and ratings in response to updated oil price assumptions, portfolio changes, and Q4 earnings.Narrative Update • Apr 07
VNOM: Higher Oil Deck And Permian Royalties Will Shape Future Cash Returns
The analyst price target for Viper Energy has increased by about $1 to reflect updated oil price assumptions, refreshed company models, and growing Street confidence in its simplified Permian-focused royalty portfolio and financial profile. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Viper Energy centers on two main drivers: updated oil price decks and a cleaner, Permian-only royalty portfolio after non-core divestitures.Narrative Update • Mar 23
VNOM: Future Cash Returns Will Reflect Higher Oil Deck And Dividend Framework
Analysts have lifted the Viper Energy fair value estimate by about $2.35 to $53.41 as they incorporate higher long term oil price assumptions, stronger projected margins, and updated royalty portfolio expectations from recent price target revisions across major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a generally supportive backdrop for Viper Energy, with most firms lifting price targets as they refresh oil price decks and factor in the company’s more focused royalty portfolio.Narrative Update • Mar 08
VNOM: Future Cash Returns Will Be Supported By Rising Dividend Framework
Viper Energy's analyst fair value estimate has edged up from $50.22 to $51.06, as analysts factor in updated Q4 models, higher price targets from several firms, a slightly higher projected profit margin, a more moderate revenue growth outlook, and broadly steady future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Street research on Viper Energy around the Q4 report has been active, with several firms revisiting their models and adjusting price targets.Narrative Update • Feb 21
VNOM: Future Cash Returns Will Be Supported By Mixed P/E Expectations
Viper Energy's analyst price target has nudged up by about $0.11 as analysts factor in slightly higher fair value estimates, a steady discount rate, and small adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E following mixed target changes from major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Viper Energy has been mixed, with one bank raising its price target and two trimming theirs.Narrative Update • Feb 06
VNOM: Future Cash Returns Will Be Supported By Margin Resilience
Narrative Update on Viper Energy The updated analyst price target for Viper Energy has moved slightly lower to about $50.11 from $50.44, as analysts factor in more moderate revenue growth assumptions alongside marginally higher profit margin and P/E expectations reflected in recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Viper Energy has been active, with several firms adjusting price targets and updating models after the latest quarterly reports.Narrative Update • Jan 23
VNOM: Future Cash Returns Will Be Driven By Ongoing Share Repurchases
Narrative Update on Viper Energy Analysts have trimmed their average price target for Viper Energy by about US$0.22 per share, reflecting slightly lower revenue growth assumptions and a modestly higher long term P/E input, while acknowledging that recent sector research has included both target increases and reductions following updated exploration and production models and a mixed oil macro backdrop. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Viper Energy has sent mixed signals, with some bullish analysts lifting targets and others trimming them after updating their models.Narrative Update • Jan 07
VNOM: Future Non Permian Asset Sales Will Support Stronger Cash Returns
Narrative Update on Viper Energy Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Viper Energy, with recent updates moving one target from US$68 to US$64 and another from US$46 to US$45, as they factor in weaker gas and NGL realizations and a softer oil macro backdrop, despite solid Q3 operational trends. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Viper Energy point to a more cautious stance on price targets, but they still reflect confidence in the company’s operating profile coming out of Q3.Narrative Update • Dec 24
VNOM: Future Asset Sales Will Drive Cash Returns And Upside Potential
Analysts have modestly lowered their blended price target on Viper Energy, trimming it by a few dollars per share. They are recalibrating models for softer natural gas realizations and a less constructive macro backdrop, while still emphasizing solid Q3 operations and resilient sector fundamentals.Narrative Update • Dec 09
VNOM: Asset Sales And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Viper Energy by a fraction, to roughly $50.70 per share from about $50.80, citing updated commodity price decks, a softer oil and gas macro backdrop, and valuation resets across North American energy equities, despite solid Q3 operational execution. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts continue to point to Viper Energy's solid Q3 execution and resilient cash generation as key supports for the stock, even as they trim price targets to reflect more conservative commodity assumptions and a tougher sector backdrop.Narrative Update • Nov 25
VNOM: Share Buybacks And Asset Sales Will Drive Renewed Upside Momentum
Viper Energy's analyst price target has been modestly reduced, with the fair value estimate decreasing by $0.11 to $50.83. Analysts cite updated commodity assumptions, muted oil market sentiment, and softer gas realizations as primary factors behind the revision.Narrative Update • Nov 05
VNOM: Share Buybacks And Asset Sales Will Fuel Renewed Momentum
Analysts have lowered their price targets for Viper Energy by up to $4 per share. This reflects expectations for weaker natural gas and NGL realizations, as well as updated commodity price assumptions.Narrative Update • Oct 22
Analysts Weigh Mixed Outlook as Viper Energy Faces Modest Valuation Tweaks
Analysts have slightly trimmed their average fair value estimate for Viper Energy by $0.35 to $51.88. This adjustment is based on updated commodity price assumptions and prevailing expectations for gas and NGL realizations.Narrative Update • Oct 08
Sitio Acquisition And Permian Exposure Will Shape Future Outlook
The analyst price target for Viper Energy has been lowered slightly, dropping by approximately $0.65 per share. Analysts reassessed commodity assumptions and sector sentiment while maintaining an overall favorable outlook on the company.Narrative Update • Aug 27
Sitio Acquisition And Permian Exposure Will Shape Future Outlook
Analyst price targets for Viper Energy edged slightly lower to $53.56 as near-term overhang from potential large shareholder resales and continued oil price volatility offset optimism over the transformative Sitio Royalties acquisition and strong projected shareholder returns. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Viper Energy's acquisition of Sitio Royalties as a transformative deal, establishing the company as the leading large-cap pure-play minerals name and enhancing its scale, basin diversity, and exposure to well-capitalized operators.Analysis Article • Aug 11
Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To $0.53
Viper Energy, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:VNOM ) dividend is being reduced from last year's payment covering the same period to...Analysis Article • Jul 21
Viper Energy, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:VNOM) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors
Viper Energy, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:VNOM ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • Jun 16
Here's Why We Think Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) Is Well Worth Watching
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • May 20
Viper Energy's (NASDAQ:VNOM) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Viper Energy, Inc. ( NASDAQ:VNOM ) announced strong profits, but the stock was stagnant. Our analysis suggests that...Seeking Alpha • Apr 23
Viper Energy: A Solid Royalty Streaming Oil Play
Summary Viper Energy focuses on maximizing shareholder value through strategic acquisitions. Current stock prices offer an attractive entry point, with insider investments indicating confidence in Viper's future performance and growth strategy. Despite macroeconomic challenges, Viper's consistent production growth and management's commitment to distribute 75% of cash flows to shareholders present a solid long-term investment. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaShareholder Returns
| VNOM | US Oil and Gas | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -3.8% | -3.3% | 1.5% |
| 1Y | 11.3% | 28.3% | 25.5% |
Return vs Industry: VNOM underperformed the US Oil and Gas industry which returned 29.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: VNOM underperformed the US Market which returned 26.2% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| VNOM volatility | |
|---|---|
| VNOM Average Weekly Movement | 4.2% |
| Oil and Gas Industry Average Movement | 6.1% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: VNOM has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: VNOM's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | n/a | Matthew Van’t Hof | www.viperenergy.com |
Viper Energy, Inc. owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. It focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin. Viper Energy, Inc. was formerly known as Viper Energy Partners LP and changed its name to Viper Energy, Inc. in November 2023.
Viper Energy, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| VNOM fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$17.06b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$47.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.58b |
5.9x
P/S Ratio-198.7x
P/E RatioIs VNOM overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| VNOM income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.58b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$0 |
| Gross Profit | US$1.58b |
| Other Expenses | US$1.63b |
| Earnings | -US$47.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.24 |
| Gross Margin | 100.00% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.98% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 15.5% |
How did VNOM perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
5.0%
Current Dividend Yield-775%
Payout RatioDoes VNOM pay a reliable dividends?
See VNOM dividend history and benchmarks| Viper Energy dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 14 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 21 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 0 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 7 days |
Does VNOM pay a reliable dividends?
See VNOM dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/12 20:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Viper Energy, Inc. is covered by 38 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ethan Bellamy | Baird |
| Jeffrey Robertson | Barclays |
| Wei Jiang | Barclays |