Q1 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Reduced by Analyst

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM - Free Report) - Analysts at Capital One Financial reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for shares of Viper Energy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, February 3rd. Capital One Financial analyst B. Velie now anticipates that the oil and gas producer will earn $0.40 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $0.82. The consensus estimate for Viper Energy's current full-year earnings is $2.02 per share. Capital One Financial also issued estimates for Viper Energy's Q2 2025 earnings at $0.48 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.46 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.81 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.87 EPS.

VNOM has been the topic of a number of other reports. Raymond James reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and issued a $58.00 target price (down from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on Viper Energy in a research report on Monday, December 2nd. They issued a "buy" rating and a $70.00 price objective for the company. StockNews.com lowered Viper Energy from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Roth Mkm lifted their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $46.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 16th. Finally, Piper Sandler dropped their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $64.00 to $63.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, December 17th. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $59.55.

Viper Energy Stock Performance

NASDAQ VNOM traded down $0.33 on Thursday, hitting $49.38. 1,063,178 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,222,354. The company has a market capitalization of $10.52 billion, a PE ratio of 21.19 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 7.24 and a quick ratio of 7.24. The business's fifty day moving average is $49.67 and its 200 day moving average is $48.92. Viper Energy has a 52 week low of $31.51 and a 52 week high of $56.76.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viper Energy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. First Horizon Advisors Inc. raised its stake in Viper Energy by 43.9% during the fourth quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 701 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 214 shares in the last quarter. Savant Capital LLC boosted its position in Viper Energy by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Savant Capital LLC now owns 14,396 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $706,000 after buying an additional 293 shares in the last quarter. Andina Capital Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Viper Energy by 2.5% during the fourth quarter. Andina Capital Management LLC now owns 12,924 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $634,000 after buying an additional 312 shares during the last quarter. Fulcrum Equity Management increased its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 4.1% during the third quarter. Fulcrum Equity Management now owns 9,543 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $430,000 after buying an additional 375 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 21,000 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $1,030,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 87.72% of the company's stock.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 6th will be paid a $0.65 dividend. This is a boost from Viper Energy's previous dividend of $0.22. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 6th. Viper Energy's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 51.50%.

Viper Energy Company Profile

Viper Energy, Inc engages in the acquisition of oil and natural gas properties. It owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. The company was founded on February 27, 2014 and is headquartered in Midland, TX.