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Viper Energy Partners - VNOM Stock Forecast, Price & News

$32.85

-0.18 (-0.54%)

(As of 12/1/2022 12:00 AM ET)

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Today's Range: $32.72
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$33.61
50-Day Range: $25.81
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$35.42
52-Week Range: $19.19
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$36.10

Volume: 333,160 shs
Average Volume: 623,101 shs
Market Capitalization: $5.42 billion

P/E Ratio: 14.80
Dividend Yield: 3.03%
Price Target: $37.78

Viper Energy Partners MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 15.0% Upside
$37.78 Price Target
Short Interest: Healthy
2.09% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength: Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Selling Shares
$33.94 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth: -1.84%
From $1.63 to $1.60 Per Share

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.33 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

115th out of 247 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

47th out of 82 stocks

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Viper Energy Partners has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 7 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $37.78, Viper Energy Partners has a forecasted upside of 15.0% from its current price of $32.85.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Viper Energy Partners has only been the subject of 4 research reports in the past 90 days.

3.0

Short Interest

Percentage of Shares Shorted
2.09% of the float of Viper Energy Partners has been sold short.
Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover
Viper Energy Partners has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
Change versus previous month
Short interest in Viper Energy Partners has recently increased by 1.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

2.5

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Viper Energy Partners pays a meaningful dividend of 3.03%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Viper Energy Partners does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 45.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, Viper Energy Partners will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.50% next year. This indicates that Viper Energy Partners will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for VNOM.

3.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Viper Energy Partners has a news sentiment score of 1.90. 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 0.49 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Viper Energy Partners this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
34 people have searched for VNOM on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 6% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
16 people have added Viper Energy Partners to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 33% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Viper Energy Partners insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $33,943,190.00 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.30% of the stock of Viper Energy Partners is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
43.41% of the stock of Viper Energy Partners is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for Viper Energy Partners are expected to decrease by -1.84% in the coming year, from $1.63 to $1.60 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 14.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.47.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 14.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 47.69.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Viper Energy Partners has a P/B Ratio of 2.37. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Stock

Viper Energy Partners LP owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. As of December 31, 2021, it had mineral interests in 27,027 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin and Eagle Ford Shale; and estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves of 127,888 thousand barrels of crude oil equivalent. 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.

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VNOM Stock News Headlines

November 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Should You Now Invest in Viper Energy (VNOM)?

November 10, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy (VNOM) Q3 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates

November 8, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) Q3 2022 Earnings Call Transcript

November 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial and Operating Results

November 4, 2022 | msn.com

Earnings Outlook For Viper Energy Partners

October 9, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Viper Energy Partners: Royalty With An Edge

September 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Stock Moves -0.73%: What You Should Know

September 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Schedules Third Quarter 2022 Conference Call for November 8, 2022

September 20, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

September 20, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Black Stone Minerals, Viper Energy rated Overweight in KeyBanc initiation

September 20, 2022 | msn.com

7VNOM : Expert Ratings for Viper Energy Partners

September 20, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

6 Analysts Have This to Say About Viper Energy Partners

September 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Stock Moves -1.21%: What You Should Know

September 13, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Viper Energy Partners: Helping To Ease The Pain At The Pump

September 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Viper Energy Partners: Improved Production Expectations Help Support Its Value

September 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Is Centennial Resource (CDEV) Up 24.5% Since Last Earnings Report?

August 31, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy (VNOM) Up 0.3% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?

August 30, 2022 | markets.businessinsider.com

Where Viper Energy Partners Stands With Analysts

August 23, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

IBD 50 Energy Stock To Watch: Viper Energy Gaps Up, Hits Buy Point

August 11, 2022 | nasdaq.com

Reminder - Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon

August 2, 2022 | seekingalpha.com

Viper Energy Partners: Best Of Days, Time To Look For An Exit

August 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial and Operating Results; Enhances Capital Return Program and Increases Buyback Authorization to $750 Million

July 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Why Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Might Surprise This Earnings Season

July 2, 2022 | morningstar.com

Viper Energy Partners LP Common Units - Stock Valuation VNOM

July 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Schedules Second Quarter 2022 Conference Call for August 2, 2022

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VNOM Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 10/31/2021
Ex-Dividend for 11/25 Dividend: 11/16/2022
Dividend Payable: 11/25/2022
Today: 12/02/2022
Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2022
Next Earnings (Estimated): 2/28/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
Industry: Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Oils/Energy
Current Symbol: NASDAQ:VNOM
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: 1602065
Web: www.viperenergy.com
Phone: (432) 221-7400
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,020
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: $37.78
High Stock Price Forecast: $45.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: $31.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +15.0%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.22
Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.80
Forward P/E Ratio: 20.15
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: $57.94 million
Net Margins: 20.45%
Pretax Margin: 71.17%
Return on Equity: 6.79%
Return on Assets: 5.12%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.29
Current Ratio: 4.96
Quick Ratio: 4.96

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $504.92 million
Price / Sales: 10.73
Cash Flow: $0.86 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 38.35
Book Value: $13.89 per share
Price / Book: 2.37

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 164,900,000
Free Float: 164,400,000
Market Cap: $5.42 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.92

Key Executives

Mr. Travis D. Stice (Age 60)
CEO & Director of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC

Mr. Matthew Kaes Van't Hof (Age 35)
Pres of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC

Ms. Teresa L. Dick (Age 52)
Exec. VP, CFO & Assistant Sec. of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC

Mr. Adam T. Lawlis
VP of Investor Relations of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC

Mr. Matt Zmigrosky (Age 43)
Exec. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC

Mr. Thomas F. Hawkins (Age 68)
Exec. VP of Land - Viper Energy Partners GP LLC

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Insiders & Institutions

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VNOM Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Viper Energy Partners stock right now?: 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Viper Energy Partners in the last twelve months. There are currently 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" VNOM shares.
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What is Viper Energy Partners' stock price forecast for 2023?: 7 brokers have issued 1-year price objectives for Viper Energy Partners' stock. Their VNOM share price forecasts range from $31.00 to $45.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $37.78 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 15.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have VNOM shares performed in 2022?: Viper Energy Partners' stock was trading at $21.31 on January 1st, 2022. Since then, VNOM shares have increased by 54.2% and is now trading at $32.85.
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When is Viper Energy Partners' next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 28th 2023.
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How were Viper Energy Partners' earnings last quarter?: Viper Energy Partners LP (NASDAQ:VNOM) announced its earnings results on Sunday, October, 31st. The oil and gas producer reported $0.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.09 by $0.12. The oil and gas producer earned $128 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $104.18 million. Viper Energy Partners had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.79% and a net margin of 20.45%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 103.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted ($0.01) earnings per share.
How often does Viper Energy Partners pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Viper Energy Partners?: Viper Energy Partners declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, November 7th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, November 17th will be given a dividend of $0.49 per share on Friday, November 25th. This represents a $1.96 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.97%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 16th.
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Is Viper Energy Partners a good dividend stock?: Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.03%. The dividend payout ratio is 45.05%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, VNOM will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.50% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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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."
Who are Viper Energy Partners' major shareholders?: Viper Energy Partners' stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Blackstone Inc. (7.33%), Eagle Asset Management Inc. (1.64%), Fred Alger Management LLC (1.40%), Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC (1.33%), Boston Partners (1.06%) and Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT (1.00%). Insiders that own company stock include Bx Guidon Topco Llc, Hof Matthew Kaes Van't, Holdings LP Blackstone III, Matt Zmigrosky and Steven E West.
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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.
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What is Viper Energy Partners' stock price today?: One share of VNOM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $32.85.
How much money does Viper Energy Partners make?: Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) has a market capitalization of $5.42 billion and generates $504.92 million in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $57.94 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.22 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 12/2/2022 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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