Q2 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Lifted by Zacks Research

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Viper Energy in a report issued on Monday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.41 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.40. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $0.45 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.75 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.45 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also weighed in on VNOM. Raymond James reissued an "outperform" rating and set a $58.00 price objective (down from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a research note on Tuesday, February 4th. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $72.00 price objective on Viper Energy in a research note on Monday, March 3rd. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on Viper Energy from $45.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. Piper Sandler decreased their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $64.00 to $63.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, December 17th. Finally, Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Viper Energy currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $59.00.

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Viper Energy Price Performance

VNOM stock traded down $1.14 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $44.23. 3,753,853 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,201,548. The company has a market cap of $9.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.98 and a beta of 1.69. The company has a current ratio of 7.24, a quick ratio of 7.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $47.13 and a 200 day simple moving average of $49.07. Viper Energy has a one year low of $35.46 and a one year high of $56.76.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 6th were issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. This is a positive change from Viper Energy's previous dividend of $0.22. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 6th. Viper Energy's payout ratio is currently 32.70%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Viper Energy

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 10.4% during the 4th quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 96,293 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $4,725,000 after buying an additional 9,035 shares during the last quarter. Park Square Financial Group LLC acquired a new position in shares of Viper Energy during the 4th quarter valued at about $86,000. GF Fund Management CO. LTD. bought a new position in shares of Viper Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $1,550,000. GTS Securities LLC lifted its holdings in Viper Energy by 91.6% in the 4th quarter. GTS Securities LLC now owns 18,771 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $921,000 after purchasing an additional 8,973 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC boosted its position in Viper Energy by 14.9% during the fourth 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 purchasing an additional 21,582 shares during the period. 87.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.