Q3 Earnings Estimate for Viper Energy Issued By Roth Capital

Key Points

• Roth Capital has reduced its Q3 2025 earnings per share estimate for Viper Energy from $0.20 to $0.19, reflecting a negative outlook for the company's earnings performance.
• Viper Energy reported Q2 earnings of $0.41 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.34, with revenue increasing by 37.1% compared to the same quarter last year.
• Despite mixed analyst ratings and target price adjustments, Viper Energy maintains a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $57.23.

Viper Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM - Free Report) - Investment analysts at Roth Capital cut their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Viper Energy in a research note issued on Tuesday, August 5th. Roth Capital analyst L. Mariani now expects that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $0.19 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.20. The consensus estimate for Viper Energy's current full-year earnings is $2.02 per share. Roth Capital also issued estimates for Viper Energy's Q4 2025 earnings at $0.21 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.22 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.28 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $0.98 EPS.

Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, August 4th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.41 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.34 by $0.07. Viper Energy had a net margin of 37.84% and a return on equity of 3.92%. The firm had revenue of $297.00 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $285.35 million. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.62 EPS. Viper Energy's revenue for the quarter was up 37.1% compared to the same quarter last year.

Several other research analysts have also commented on VNOM. Wall Street Zen raised Viper Energy from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Sunday, June 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their target price on shares of Viper Energy from $49.00 to $47.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, May 7th. TD Securities upped their price target on shares of Viper Energy from $57.00 to $58.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 4th. Evercore ISI raised their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $49.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an "outperform" rating in a research report on Wednesday, June 4th. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $65.00 to $66.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 17th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Viper Energy has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $57.23.

Viper Energy Stock Performance

Shares of Viper Energy stock traded up $0.08 on Wednesday, hitting $37.81. The stock had a trading volume of 2,542,481 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,789,920. The stock has a market cap of $10.91 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.93, a P/E/G ratio of 17.11 and a beta of 0.99. The company has a current ratio of 6.15, a quick ratio of 8.70 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.13. Viper Energy has a 52-week low of $34.71 and a 52-week high of $56.76. The company's 50 day moving average price is $38.83 and its 200 day moving average price is $41.86.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viper Energy

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in VNOM. Kestra Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 1.4% in the first quarter. Kestra Advisory Services LLC now owns 18,070 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $816,000 after purchasing an additional 249 shares in the last quarter. American Century Companies Inc. raised its position in shares of Viper Energy by 1.1% during the 4th quarter. American Century Companies Inc. now owns 25,323 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $1,243,000 after purchasing an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Assetmark Inc. raised its position in shares of Viper Energy by 48.7% during the 2nd quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 1,068 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $41,000 after purchasing an additional 350 shares during the last quarter. Segment Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in Viper Energy by 3.9% in the 1st quarter. Segment Wealth Management LLC now owns 9,520 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $430,000 after buying an additional 360 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Parkside Financial Bank & Trust grew its holdings in Viper Energy by 9.7% during the 2nd quarter. Parkside Financial Bank & Trust now owns 4,117 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $157,000 after buying an additional 364 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 87.72% of the company's stock.

Viper Energy Cuts Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, August 21st. Stockholders of record on Thursday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of $0.53 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 14th. Viper Energy's dividend payout ratio is 34.68%.

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.