Zacks Research Raises Earnings Estimates for Viper Energy

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM - Free Report) - Zacks Research upped their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Viper Energy in a report released on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.46 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.45. The consensus estimate for Viper Energy's current full-year earnings is $2.02 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Viper Energy's Q2 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.53 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.94 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.94 EPS.

VNOM has been the subject of a number of other reports. Piper Sandler cut their price target on Viper Energy from $64.00 to $63.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 17th. The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on Viper Energy in a research note on Monday, December 2nd. They set a "buy" rating and a $70.00 price target for the company. Bank of America assumed coverage on Viper Energy in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. They set a "buy" rating and a $64.00 price target for the company. Barclays boosted their price target on Viper Energy from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Finally, StockNews.com downgraded Viper Energy from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $59.55.

Viper Energy Stock Performance

Shares of Viper Energy stock traded down $0.29 during trading hours on Monday, reaching $50.18. 954,109 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,796,785. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $49.38 and a 200 day moving average price of $49.39. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.69 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.54 and a beta of 1.71. Viper Energy has a one year low of $34.45 and a one year high of $56.76. The company has a quick ratio of 7.24, a current ratio of 7.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25.

Institutional Trading of Viper Energy

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. GF Fund Management CO. LTD. purchased a new stake in shares of Viper Energy during the 4th quarter worth approximately $1,550,000. GTS Securities LLC raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 91.6% during the 4th quarter. GTS Securities LLC now owns 18,771 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $921,000 after acquiring an additional 8,973 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 14.9% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 166,652 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $8,178,000 after acquiring an additional 21,582 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 1,441,269 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $70,723,000 after acquiring an additional 37,340 shares in the last quarter. Finally, SIR Capital Management L.P. raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 5.3% during the 4th quarter. SIR Capital Management L.P. now owns 427,410 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $20,973,000 after acquiring an additional 21,460 shares in the last quarter. 87.72% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 6th will be issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. 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 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.