Top-Rated StocksTop-RatedTop-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNASDAQ:VNOM Viper Energy (VNOM) Stock Price, News & Analysis $44.22 +0.85 (+1.97%) As of 02:56 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest About Viper Energy Stock (NASDAQ:VNOM) View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced 1 Day 1 Day 5 Days 30 Days 90 Days 1 Year Advanced Show volume Show extended hours Get Viper Energy alerts:Sign Up Key Stats Today's Range$43.26▼$44.2550-Day Range$39.89▼$45.9652-Week Range$35.10▼$51.13Volume1.69 million shsAverage Volume2.26 million shsMarket Capitalization$15.88 billionP/E Ratio340.26Dividend Yield3.44%Price Target$56.60Consensus RatingBuy Company Overview Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) is an oil and gas company that owns and acquires mineral, royalty and overriding royalty interests in properties operated primarily by other exploration and production companies. Its interests provide exposure to production from wells without requiring Viper to fund most drilling and completion activities. The company’s assets are concentrated in the Permian Basin of West Texas and southeastern New Mexico, including the Midland and Delaware sub-basins. Viper’s interests are associated mainly with oil and natural gas development and generate revenue from its share of production, while its broad and diversified ownership position spans numerous wells and acreage holdings. Viper Energy was established as Viper Energy Partners and became a publicly traded master limited partnership in 2014. In 2024, it completed a corporate conversion and began operating as Viper Energy, Inc. The company is affiliated with Diamondback Energy, Inc., a major Permian Basin exploration and production company, and works with operators developing the properties in which it holds mineral and royalty interests.AI Generated. May Contain Errors. Read More Viper Energy Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top-Rated MarketRank™ Stocks72nd Percentile Overall ScoreVNOM MarketRank™: 3.589001447175 of 5 starsViper Energy scored higher than 72% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 97th out of 248 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion4.5 / 5Analyst RatingBuy Consensus RatingViper Energy has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 strong buy rating, 16 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Upside PotentialViper Energy has a consensus price target of $56.60, representing about 29.4% upside from its current price of $43.75.Amount of Analyst CoverageViper Energy has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Viper Energy's stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation0.0 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth-3.31% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Viper Energy are expected to decrease by -3.31% in the coming year, from $2.72 to $2.63 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Viper Energy is 335.03, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 38.86.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Viper Energy is 335.03, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 20.55.Price to Book Value per Share RatioViper Energy has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Viper Energy's valuation and earnings. Short Interest2.0 / 5Short Interest LevelBearish Percentage of Shares Shorted3.24% of the float of Viper Energy has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverViper Energy has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.68.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Viper Energy has recently increased by 24.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Dividend2.5 / 5Dividend StrengthModerate Dividend LeadershipViper Energy is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.57%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthViper Energy does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Viper Energy is 1,169.23%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Viper Energy will have a dividend payout ratio of 57.79% next year. This indicates that Viper Energy will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Viper Energy's dividend. News and Social Media2.9 / 5News Sentiment0.68 News SentimentViper Energy has a news sentiment score of 0.68. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 25 news articles for Viper Energy this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 7 people have searched for VNOM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -13% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows14 people have added Viper Energy to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 250% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership0.7 / 5Insider TradingN/A Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Viper Energy insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders0.20% of the stock of Viper Energy is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.72% of the stock of Viper Energy is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Viper Energy's insider trading history. Receive VNOM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Viper Energy and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Submit View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. By entering your phone number and clicking the sign-up button, you agree to receive periodic text messages from MarketBeat at the phone number you submitted, including texts that may be sent using an automatic telephone dialing system. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency will vary. Messages will consist of stock alerts, news stories, and partner advertisements/offers. Consent is not a condition of the purchase of any goods or services. Text HELP for help/customer support. Unsubscribe at any time by replying "STOP" to any text message that you receive from MarketBeat or by visiting our mailing preferences page. Read our full terms of service and privacy policy. VNOM Stock News HeadlinesAnalyzing Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) & Energy Transfer (NYSEAMERICAN:ET)October 13 at 4:29 AM | americanbankingnews.comRBC Capital Sticks to Their Buy Rating for Viper Energy (VNOM)October 11 at 9:45 AM | theglobeandmail.comYour book attachedBill Poulos is giving away his 'Safe Trade Options Formula' book for free - but only for a limited time through a temporary download link. He plans to charge for it soon. Download your copy now and lock it in at no cost, regardless of future pricing.October 13 at 1:00 AM | Profits Run (Ad)Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) Downgraded by Wall Street Zen to "Hold"October 11 at 1:06 AM | americanbankingnews.comViper Energy Inc. (VNOM) - What Are Analysts Thinking About This Stock?October 10 at 2:15 AM | americanbankingnews.comViper Energy Stock Earnings Estimates Cut by Zacks ResearchOctober 10 at 1:13 AM | americanbankingnews.comRBC Lifts Price Target on Viper Energy to $57 From $55, Keeps Outperform RatingOctober 9, 2026 | marketscreener.comMFinancial Review: Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) and Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ:MARPS)October 8, 2026 | americanbankingnews.comSee More Headlines VNOM Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have VNOM shares performed this year? Viper Energy's stock was trading at $38.63 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, VNOM shares have increased by 13.3% and is now trading at $43.7510. How were Viper Energy's earnings last quarter? Viper Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 3rd. The oil and gas producer reported $0.76 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.76 by $0.00. Viper Energy's quarterly revenue was up 127.9% on a year-over-year basis. Read the conference call transcript. Who are Viper Energy's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Viper Energy include Titleist Asset Management LLC (0.05%), Farther Finance Advisors LLC (0.01%), GAMMA Investing LLC and Whalen Wealth Management Inc.. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Viper Energy? Shares of VNOM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. What other stocks do shareholders of Viper Energy own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Viper Energy investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Invesco QQQ (QQQ), Adobe (ADBE) and ExxonMobil (XOM). Company Calendar Last Earnings8/03/2026Record date for 8/20 Dividend8/13/2026Ex-Dividend for 8/20 Dividend8/13/2026Dividend Payable8/20/2026Today10/13/2026Next Earnings (Estimated)11/02/2026Fiscal Year End12/31/2026Get Stock Alerts Health Indicator TradeSmith's Health IndicatorA long-term volatility-based measure designed for securities held 12 months or longer.Green: Strong and healthy uptrend with normal pullbacks.Yellow: Significant pullback but still within expected volatility.Red: Dropped beyond expected volatility; considered unhealthy. Green Zone (5d) 1-Year History Oct 25 Jan 26 Apr 26 Jul 26 Oct 26 As of 5 days ago, VNOM's financial health entered the Green zone, according to TradeSmith. Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorEnergy Industry Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Current SymbolNASDAQ:VNOM CIK2074176 Webwww.viperenergy.com Phone(432) 221-7400FaxN/AEmployees711Year Founded2013Price Target and Rating Average Price Target for Viper Energy$56.60 High Price Target$68.00 Low Price Target$46.00 Potential Upside/Downside+28.3%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)$0.13 Trailing P/E Ratio340.15 Forward P/E Ratio16.22 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income-$68 million Net Margins2.89% Pretax Margin7.64% Return on Equity3.43% Return on Assets2.85% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16 Current Ratio6.37 Quick Ratio6.37 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$2.04 billion Price / Sales7.78 Cash Flow$2.32 per share Price / Cash Flow19.04 Book Value$28.95 per share Price / Book1.52Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares359,195,000Free Float358,477,000Market Cap$15.84 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.50 7 Energy Stocks to Buy and Hold ForeverWith the proliferation of data centers and electric vehicles, the electric grid will only get more strained. Download this report to learn how energy stocks can play a role in your portfolio as the global demand for energy continues to grow.Get This Free Report This page (NASDAQ:VNOM) was last updated on 10/13/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff. From Our PartnersALERT: Drop these 5 stocks before the market opens tomorrow!The Wall Street Journal is already raising the alarm about a potential market crash, and Weiss Ratings researc...Weiss Ratings | SponsoredThe end may be near for these iconic stocksMarc Chaikin, founder of Chaikin Analytics, says two forces - AI disruption and fracturing global trade - are ...Chaikin Analytics | SponsoredLouis Navellier: My #1 AI stock for 2026 (name & ticker inside)Louis Navellier's Stock Grader system helped him flag Nvidia before its 82,000% run and has identified the top...InvestorPlace | SponsoredDo NOT Buy SpaceX – Do This InsteadSpaceX just went public - and Whitney Tilson, Harvard MBA and 30-year Wall Street veteran, says buying in coul...Stansberry Research | SponsoredBank of America: 'Digital Dollar Inevitable'Bank of America just revealed your expiration date. In their Bloomberg interview, they didn't just predict the...Decentralized Masters | Sponsored100% overnight gains?Rumors are circulating that Elon Musk is preparing to acquire three publicly traded companies. Dr. Mark Sko...The Oxford Club | SponsoredYour book is insideThe "Sucker's Bet" Most New Options Traders Fall For Most people who try options lose money the same way. ...Profits Run | SponsoredThese gold assets are priced for $1,800 gold [it's over $4,000]Gold's major miners are generating record free cash flow, with margins as high as 75 percent even after gold's...Golden Portfolio | Sponsored Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added ten stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Viper Energy Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Share Viper Energy With A Colleague Link copied to clipboard. Unlock superior investment research and tools. Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools and reports. Get MarketBeat All Access MarketBeat All Access Features Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring Get personalized stock ideas. Compare portfolio to indices. Check stock news, ratings, SEC filings, and more. Stock Ideas and Recommendations See daily stock ideas from top analysts. Receive short-term trading ideas from MarketBeat. Identify trending stocks on social media. Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools Use our seven stock screeners to find suitable stocks. Stay informed with MarketBeat's real-time news. Export data to Excel for personal analysis. Sign in to your free account to enjoy these benefits In-depth profiles and analysis for 20,000 public companies. Real-time analyst ratings, insider transactions, earnings data, and more. Our daily ratings and market update email newsletter. Sign in to your free account to enjoy all that MarketBeat has to offer. Sign In Create Account Your Email Address: Email Address Required Your Password: Password Required Log In Email Me a Login Link or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Forgot your password? Your Email Address: Please enter your email address. Please enter a valid email address Choose a Password: Please enter your password. Your password must be at least 8 characters long and contain at least 1 number, 1 letter, and 1 special character. Create My Account (Free) or Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google By creating a free account, you agree to our terms of service. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
