Viper Energy Q1 EPS Increased by Capital One Financial

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Capital One Financial lifted their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Viper Energy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, April 23rd. Capital One Financial analyst B. Velie now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will earn $0.45 per share for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $0.41. 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 $0.29 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also weighed in on the stock. Evercore ISI raised their target price on shares of Viper Energy from $45.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 8th. Truist Financial decreased their target price on shares of Viper Energy from $78.00 to $68.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. Raymond James set a $52.00 target price on shares of Viper Energy in a research note on Monday, April 21st. Barclays decreased their target price on shares of Viper Energy from $60.00 to $57.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 23rd. Finally, StockNews.com raised shares of Viper Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 25th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus price target of $57.15.

Viper Energy Price Performance

Shares of VNOM traded down $0.28 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $41.84. 188,473 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,287,891. The stock has a market cap of $8.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.94 and a beta of 1.23. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 7.24 and a current ratio of 7.24. Viper Energy has a 1-year low of $34.71 and a 1-year high of $56.76. The company has a 50 day moving average of $42.44 and a 200-day moving average of $47.95.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viper Energy

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VNOM. Barclays PLC boosted its position in Viper Energy by 103.3% in the 3rd quarter. Barclays PLC now owns 43,962 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $1,982,000 after buying an additional 22,334 shares during the period. Virtu Financial LLC purchased a new position in Viper Energy in the third quarter valued at $233,000. Fulcrum Equity Management lifted its holdings in Viper Energy by 4.1% during the 3rd 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 during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Viper Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $3,037,000. Finally, Retirement Systems of Alabama acquired a new position in shares of Viper Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $12,980,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.72% of the company's stock.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 6th were given a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, March 6th. This is a boost from Viper Energy's previous dividend of $0.22. Viper Energy's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 32.70%.

About Viper Energy

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.