Top-Rated Dividend StocksTop-Rated DividendNASDAQ:VNOM Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Stock Forecast, Price & News $27.88 -0.52 (-1.83%) (As of 09/29/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$27.61▼$28.4250-Day Range$25.99▼$29.2852-Week Range$24.48▼$36.10Volume409,910 shsAverage Volume380,836 shsMarket Capitalization$4.51 billionP/E Ratio12.45Dividend Yield3.87%Price Target$37.69 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Viper Energy Partners MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside35.2% Upside$37.69 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy1.18% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment1.19Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth2.14%From $1.87 to $1.91 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.3.00 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector23rd out of 247 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry14th out of 79 stocks 4.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingViper Energy Partners has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 8 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $37.69, Viper Energy Partners has a forecasted upside of 35.2% from its current price of $27.88.Amount of Analyst CoverageViper Energy Partners has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted1.18% of the float of Viper Energy Partners has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverViper Energy Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Viper Energy Partners has recently increased by 21.72%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipViper Energy Partners is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthViper Energy Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 48.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Viper Energy Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.54% next year. This indicates that Viper Energy Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for VNOM. Previous Next 3.4 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentViper Energy Partners has a news sentiment score of 1.19. 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 is a higher news sentiment than the 0.65 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Viper Energy Partners this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 13 people have searched for VNOM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows12 people have added Viper Energy Partners to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 0.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Viper Energy Partners insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.30% of the stock of Viper Energy Partners is held by insiders.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 37.34% of the stock of Viper Energy Partners is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Viper Energy Partners are expected to grow by 2.14% in the coming year, from $1.87 to $1.91 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 12.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 119.35.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 12.45, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 13.98.Price to Book Value per Share RatioViper Energy Partners has a P/B Ratio of 1.97. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) StockViper Energy Partners LP owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. Viper Energy Partners GP LLC operates as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas. Viper Energy Partners LP is a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.Read More VNOM Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart VNOM Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Think Viper Energy (VNOM) Could Surge 29.3%: Read This Before Placing a BetSeptember 23, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2023 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:VNOM) Increased by AnalystSeptember 29, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA)The internet boom made more millionaires than any tech - Microsoft’s CEO says AI has even more potential. Here’s the #1 stock to buy.September 18, 2023 | stocknews.com2 Oil Stocks to Buy Today, 1 to Keep an Eye OnSeptember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comBP CEO Bernard Looney Resigns Amid Transparency ControversySeptember 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWall Street Analysts Believe Viper Energy (VNOM) Could Rally 28.26%: Here's is How to TradeSeptember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comStifel Maintains Buy Rating for Viper Energy Partners: Here's What You Need To KnowSeptember 7, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comViper Energy (VNOM) Receives a Rating Update from a Top AnalystSeptember 29, 2023 | Chaikin Analytics (Ad)Buy This Stock for AI Tidal Wave (not NVDA)The internet boom made more millionaires than any tech - Microsoft’s CEO says AI has even more potential. Here’s the #1 stock to buy.September 7, 2023 | msn.comTD Securities Maintains Viper Energy Partners LP - Unit (VNOM) Buy RecommendationSeptember 5, 2023 | msn.comDiamondback Energy's Subsidiary Plans To Buy Stake In Permian Basin & More, Provides FY24 OutlookSeptember 5, 2023 | reuters.comViper Energy expands mineral, royalty interests footprint in Permian BasinAugust 28, 2023 | seekingalpha.comWhy We Are Loading Up On This Big Yield: Viper EnergyAugust 17, 2023 | seekingalpha.comViper Energy Partners: Moderate Production Growth Expected To ContinueAugust 14, 2023 | msn.comViper Energy (VNOM) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say (Revised)August 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2023 Viper Energy Partners LP Earnings CallAugust 1, 2023 | seekingalpha.comViper Energy Partners LP 2023 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 1, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViper Energy (VNOM) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to SayJuly 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports Second Quarter 2023 Financial and Operating Results; Increases Base DistributionJuly 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Announces Intent to Convert Into Corporate StuctureJuly 31, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comViper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Announces Intent to Convert Into Corporate StructureJuly 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comVNOM - Viper Energy Partners LPJuly 24, 2023 | msn.comRaymond James Maintains Viper Energy Partners LP - Unit (VNOM) Outperform RecommendationJuly 13, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comStrength Seen in Battalion Oil Corporation (BATL): Can Its 12.7% Jump Turn into More Strength?June 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWill Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) Benefit from an Upward Move in Energy Prices?June 13, 2023 | msn.comPiper Sandler Maintains Viper Energy Partners LP - Unit (VNOM) Overweight RecommendationJune 13, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comPiper Sandler Sticks to Its Buy Rating for Viper Energy (VNOM)See More Headlines Receive VNOM Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Viper Energy Partners and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address VNOM Company Calendar Last Earnings7/31/2023Ex-Dividend for 8/17 Dividend8/09/2023Dividend Payable8/17/2023Today9/29/2023Next Earnings (Confirmed)11/06/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryN/A SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNASDAQ:VNOM CUSIPN/A CIK1602065 Webwww.viperenergy.com Phone(432) 221-7400FaxN/AEmployees2,020Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$37.69 High Stock Price Forecast$45.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$33.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+35.4%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage8 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$2.24 Trailing P/E Ratio12.42 Forward P/E Ratio14.88 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$151.67 million Net Margins21.93% Pretax Margin66.22% Return on Equity7.26% Return on Assets5.61% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.28 Current Ratio3.77 Quick Ratio3.77 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$866.47 million Price / Sales5.19 Cash Flow$1.60 per share Price / Cash Flow17.38 Book Value$14.16 per share Price / Book1.97Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares161,610,000Free Float161,129,000Market Cap$4.50 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.86 Metaverse Stocks And Why You Can't Ignore ThemThinking about investing in Meta, Roblox, or Unity? Click the link to learn what streetwise investors need to know about the metaverse and public markets before making an investment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Travis D. Stice (Age 61)CEO & Director of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC Mr. Matthew Kaes Van't Hof (Age 36)Pres of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC Ms. Teresa L. Dick (Age 53)Exec. VP, CFO & Assistant Sec. of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC Mr. Adam T. LawlisVP of Investor Relations of Viper Energy Partners GP LLCMr. Matt Zmigrosky (Age 44)Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC Key CompetitorsCrescent Point EnergyNYSE:CPGSM EnergyNYSE:SMMagnolia Oil & GasNYSE:MGYDenburyNYSE:DENCalifornia ResourcesNYSE:CRCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsBarclays PLCBought 11,975 shares on 9/21/2023Ownership: 0.008%Chapin Davis Inc.Sold 1,587 shares on 8/30/2023Ownership: 0.005%Virginia Retirement Systems ET ALBought 25,700 shares on 8/22/2023Ownership: 0.016%California State Teachers Retirement SystemBought 5,420 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.036%Osaic Holdings Inc.Sold 105,013 shares on 8/21/2023Ownership: 0.016%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions VNOM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Viper Energy Partners stock right now? 8 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viper Energy Partners in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VNOM shares. View VNOM analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Viper Energy Partners' stock price forecast for 2023? 8 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Viper Energy Partners' shares. Their VNOM share price forecasts range from $33.00 to $45.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $37.69 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 35.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for VNOM or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have VNOM shares performed in 2023? Viper Energy Partners' stock was trading at $31.79 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, VNOM shares have decreased by 12.5% and is now trading at $27.83. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Viper Energy Partners? Viper Energy Partners saw a increase in short interest in the month of September. As of September 15th, there was short interest totaling 734,700 shares, an increase of 21.7% from the August 31st total of 603,600 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 350,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.1 days. Currently, 1.2% of the company's stock are sold short. View Viper Energy Partners' Short Interest. When is Viper Energy Partners' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, November 6th 2023. View our VNOM earnings forecast. How can I listen to Viper Energy Partners' earnings call? Viper Energy Partners will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 7th at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Viper Energy Partners' earnings last quarter? Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:VNOM) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, July, 31st. The oil and gas producer reported $0.47 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.21 by $0.26. The oil and gas producer earned $160.79 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $159.57 million. Viper Energy Partners had a net margin of 21.93% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.26%. How often does Viper Energy Partners pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Viper Energy Partners? Viper Energy Partners declared a None dividend on Monday, July 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, August 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.09 per share on Thursday, August 17th. This represents a yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 9th. Read our dividend analysis for VNOM. What ETFs hold Viper Energy Partners' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) stock in their portfolio include Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF (INFL), Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF (NDIV), Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF (OSCV) and Virtus Real Asset Income ETF (VRAI).First Trust Multi-Manager Small Cap Opportunities ETF (MMSC). Is Viper Energy Partners a good dividend stock? Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) pays an annual dividend of $1.08 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.82%. The dividend payout ratio is 48.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VNOM will have a dividend payout ratio of 56.54% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for VNOM. What other stocks do shareholders of Viper Energy Partners own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Viper Energy Partners investors own include Chembio Diagnostics (CEMI), Prospect Capital (PSEC), Calumet Specialty Products Partners (CLMT), Two Harbors Investment (TWO), NovoCure (NVCR), BlackRock Capital Investment (BKCC), Summit Midstream Partners (SMLP), Washington Prime Group (WPG), New Residential Investment (NRZ) and Roper Technologies (ROP). What is Viper Energy Partners' stock symbol? Viper Energy Partners trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VNOM." How do I buy shares of Viper Energy Partners? Shares of VNOM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Viper Energy Partners' stock price today? One share of VNOM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $27.83. How much money does Viper Energy Partners make? Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) has a market capitalization of $4.50 billion and generates $866.47 million in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $151.67 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.24 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Viper Energy Partners have? The company employs 2,020 workers across the globe. How can I contact Viper Energy Partners? Viper Energy Partners' mailing address is 500 WEST TEXAS SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX, 79701. The official website for the company is www.viperenergy.com. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at (432) 221-7400 or via email at ir@viperenergy.com. This page (NASDAQ:VNOM) was last updated on 9/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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