Q3 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Raised by Zacks Research

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM - Free Report) - Research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Viper Energy in a note issued to investors on Monday, May 26th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $0.34 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.27. 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 Q4 2025 earnings at $0.38 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.54 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.43 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.36 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.32 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.51 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.51 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.92 EPS.

Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Monday, May 5th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.54 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.45 by $0.09. The business had revenue of $245.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $233.99 million. Viper Energy had a net margin of 24.65% and a return on equity of 6.72%. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.49 earnings per share.

Several other research firms also recently issued reports on VNOM. Bank of America cut their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $53.00 to $50.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 23rd. Piper Sandler lowered their price objective on Viper Energy from $62.00 to $61.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, May 13th. Wall Street Zen lowered Viper Energy from a "hold" rating to a "sell" rating in a research report on Friday. Raymond James restated an "outperform" rating and issued a $54.00 price objective (up previously from $52.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, KeyCorp reduced their target price on Viper Energy from $62.00 to $56.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell 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 an average target price of $55.15.

Viper Energy Stock Down 1.2%

Viper Energy stock traded down $0.50 during trading hours on Thursday, reaching $39.57. The stock had a trading volume of 960,347 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,317,617. The company has a market cap of $8.43 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.98 and a beta of 1.05. 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 50 day moving average price is $40.75 and its 200-day moving average price is $46.10. Viper Energy has a 52 week low of $34.71 and a 52 week high of $56.76.

Viper Energy Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, May 22nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 15th were given a $0.30 dividend. This represents a $1.20 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, May 15th. Viper Energy's dividend payout ratio is currently 31.58%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viper Energy

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Strs Ohio acquired a new position in Viper Energy in the 1st quarter valued at about $1,623,000. WBI Investments LLC acquired a new position in Viper Energy in the 1st quarter valued at about $2,531,000. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in Viper Energy by 22.7% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 204,499 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $9,233,000 after acquiring an additional 37,847 shares in the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP grew its position in Viper Energy by 37.4% in the 1st quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 1,980,786 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock valued at $89,432,000 after acquiring an additional 539,517 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Yaupon Capital Management LP acquired a new position in Viper Energy in the 1st quarter valued at about $23,654,000. 87.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.