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About Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM)
Viper Energy Partners LP owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. The company holds mineral interests covering an area of approximately 43,843 net acres in the Permian Basin, West Texas. As of December 31, 2017, its estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves consisted of 38,246 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.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNASDAQ:VNOM
CUSIPN/A
Phone432-221-7400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.27
Current Ratio21.64
Quick Ratio21.64
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio29.70
Forward P/E Ratio21.47
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$172.03 million
Price / Sales21.04
Cash Flow$1.3398 per share
Price / Cash23.72
Book Value$8.02 per share
Price / Book3.96
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.07
Net Income$111.47 million
Net Margins66.59%
Return on Equity15.74%
Return on Assets13.85%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares113,880,000
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viper Energy Partners' stock symbol?
Viper Energy Partners trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "VNOM."
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 Tuesday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 20th will be paid a dividend of $0.48 per share on Friday, April 27th. This represents a $1.92 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.04%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 19th. This is a boost from Viper Energy Partners's previous quarterly dividend of $0.46. View Viper Energy Partners' Dividend History.
How were Viper Energy Partners' earnings last quarter?
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) announced its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May, 1st. The oil and gas producer reported $0.37 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.36 by $0.01. The oil and gas producer earned $62.44 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $62.09 million. Viper Energy Partners had a return on equity of 15.74% and a net margin of 66.59%. Viper Energy Partners's quarterly revenue was up 85.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.22 EPS. View Viper Energy Partners' Earnings History.
When is Viper Energy Partners' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for VNOM?
12 equities research analysts have issued 1-year target prices for Viper Energy Partners' stock. Their forecasts range from $21.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate Viper Energy Partners' share price to reach $27.9167 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Viper Energy Partners.
Are investors shorting Viper Energy Partners?
Viper Energy Partners saw a increase in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,504,832 shares, an increase of 90.2% from the April 13th total of 791,244 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 781,978 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.9 days. Currently, 4.0% of the shares of the stock are short sold.
Who are some of Viper Energy Partners' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Viper Energy Partners include EQT (EQT), Toray Industries (TRYIY), Cenovus Energy (CVE), Diamondback Energy (FANG), Encana (ECA), Cabot Oil & Gas (COG), Parsley Energy (PE), Cimarex Energy (XEC), RSP Permian (RSPP), WPX Energy (WPX), Energen (EGN), Antero Resources (AR), Newfield Exploration (NFX), Centennial Resource Dev (CDEV) and Murphy Oil (MUR).
Who are Viper Energy Partners' key executives?
Viper Energy Partners' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Steven Emory West, Exec. Chairman (Age 58)
- Mr. Travis D. Stice, CEO & Director of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC (Age 56)
- Mr. Kaes Van't Hof, Pres (Age 31)
- Ms. Teresa L. Dick, Exec. VP, Asst Sec. , CFO & Principal Accounting Officer of Viper Energy Partners GP LLC (Age 48)
- Mr. Randall J. Holder, VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 65)
Has Viper Energy Partners been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media headlines about VNOM stock have trended positive recently, Accern reports. The research group identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Viper Energy Partners earned a news sentiment score of 0.48 on Accern's scale. They also gave news stories about the oil and gas producer an impact score of 46.62 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Viper Energy Partners' major shareholders?
Viper Energy Partners' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include CI Global Investments Inc. (2.60%), Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (1.31%), Boston Partners (0.80%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.71%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (0.53%) and Sentry Investments Corp. (0.31%). Company insiders that own Viper Energy Partners stock include Diamondback Energy, Inc, Hof Matthew Kaes Van't, Michael L Hollis, Randall J Holder, Russell Pantermuehl, Steven E West, Teresa L Dick and Travis D Stice. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Viper Energy Partners.
Which major investors are selling Viper Energy Partners stock?
Which major investors are buying Viper Energy Partners stock?
VNOM stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Penserra Capital Management LLC, UBS Group AG, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Verition Fund Management LLC, Wells Fargo & Company MN, Stifel Financial Corp, Hsbc Holdings PLC and Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLC. Company insiders that have bought Viper Energy Partners stock in the last two years include Diamondback Energy, Inc, Hof Matthew Kaes Van't, Michael L Hollis, Randall J Holder, Russell Pantermuehl, Steven E West, Teresa L Dick and Travis D Stice. View Insider Buying and Selling for Viper Energy Partners.
How do I buy shares of Viper Energy Partners?
Shares of VNOM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Viper Energy Partners' stock price today?
One share of VNOM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $31.78.
How big of a company is Viper Energy Partners?
Viper Energy Partners has a market capitalization of $3.62 billion and generates $172.03 million in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $111.47 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.07 on an earnings per share basis.
How can I contact Viper Energy Partners?
Viper Energy Partners' mailing address is 500 WEST TEXAS SUITE 1200, MIDLAND TX, 79701. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at 432-221-7400 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Viper Energy Partners (VNOM)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Viper Energy Partners and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe VNOM will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe VNOM will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
12 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Viper Energy Partners in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $27.9167, suggesting that the stock has a possible downside of 12.16%. The high price target for VNOM is $35.00 and the low price target for VNOM is $21.00. There are currently 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.08 | 2.91 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
12 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
12 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
12 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
2 Hold Rating(s)
8 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $27.9167 | $27.5833 | $25.6154 | $21.50 |
| Price Target Upside: | 12.16% downside | 6.15% downside | 12.05% upside | 7.77% upside |
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Consensus Price Target History
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/21/2016 forward)
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Dividend Information
Viper Energy Partners pays an annual dividend of $1.92 per share, with a dividend yield of 6.04%. VNOM's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, April 27. Viper Energy Partners pays out 179.44% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/27/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $1.92 |
| Dividend Yield: | 6.04% |
| Payout Ratio(s): | 179.44% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
129.73% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
117.79% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
143.31% (Based on Cash Flow)
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Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ:VNOM) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 4/10/2018 | Quarterly | $0.48 | 7.25% | 4/19/2018 | 4/20/2018 | 4/27/2018 |
| 2/8/2018 | quarterly | $0.46 | 8.05% | 2/15/2018 | 2/19/2018 | 2/26/2018 |
| 10/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.3370 | 7.2% | 11/6/2017 | 11/7/2017 | 11/14/2017 |
| 8/2/2017 | quarterly | $0.3320 | 7.55% | 8/15/2017 | 8/17/2017 | 8/24/2017 |
| 5/4/2017 | quarterly | $0.3020 | 6.94% | 5/16/2017 | 5/18/2017 | 5/25/2017 |
| 2/7/2017 | quarterly | $0.2580 | 6.07% | 2/15/2017 | 2/17/2017 | 2/24/2017 |
| 10/28/2016 | quarterly | $0.2070 | 5.52% | 11/8/2016 | 11/11/2016 | 11/18/2016 |
| 7/26/2016 | quarterly | $0.1890 | 4.43% | 8/11/2016 | 8/15/2016 | 8/22/2016 |
| 5/3/2016 | quarterly | $0.1490 | 3.2% | 5/12/2016 | 5/16/2016 | 5/23/2016 |
| 2/10/2016 | quarterly | $0.2280 | 6.29% | 2/17/2016 | 2/19/2016 | 2/26/2016 |
| 11/3/2015 | Quarterly | $0.20 | | 11/10/2015 | 11/13/2015 | 11/20/2015 |
| 8/3/2015 | | $0.22 | | 8/12/2015 | 8/14/2015 | 8/21/2015 |
| 5/6/2015 | quarterly | $0.19 | 4.04% | 5/13/2015 | 5/15/2015 | 5/22/2015 |
| 2/10/2015 | quarterly | $0.25 | 5.37% | 2/18/2015 | 2/20/2015 | 2/27/2015 |
| 11/4/2014 | quarterly | $0.25 | | 11/19/2014 | 11/21/2014 | 11/28/2014 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ VNOM) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 0.30%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 25.62%
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ VNOM) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 8/18/2017 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 2,500 | $16.07 | $40,175.00 | |  |
| 7/21/2017 | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | Director | Buy | 700,000 | $14.38 | $10,066,000.00 | 73,150,000 | |
| 7/21/2017 | Hof Matthew Kaes Van't | President | Buy | 3,080 | $14.75 | $45,430.00 | 3,080 | |
| 7/21/2017 | Russell Pantermuehl | VP | Buy | 18,487 | $14.75 | $272,683.25 | 48,487 | |
| 7/21/2017 | Teresa L Dick | CFO | Buy | 1,540 | $14.75 | $22,715.00 | 11,540 | |
| 7/21/2017 | Travis D Stice | CEO | Buy | 30,811 | $14.75 | $454,462.25 | | |
| 5/18/2017 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,328 | $17.71 | $23,518.88 | | |
| 5/17/2017 | Steven E West | Director | Buy | 14,000 | $17.83 | $249,620.00 | 14,000 | |
| 5/12/2017 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 2,917 | $17.71 | $51,660.07 | | |
| 5/5/2017 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,389 | $18.00 | $25,002.00 | | |
| 3/21/2017 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 2,840 | $17.60 | $49,984.00 | | |
| 9/8/2016 | Randall J Holder | VP | Buy | 5,000 | $16.44 | $82,200.00 | 10,000 | |
| 9/7/2016 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,245 | $16.13 | $20,081.85 | 61,325 | |
| 8/1/2016 | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | Director | Buy | 2,000,000 | $15.60 | $31,200,000.00 | 72,450,000 | |
| 12/21/2015 | Elizabeth Moses | VP | Buy | 4,443 | $14.02 | $62,290.86 | 23,643 | |
| 12/21/2015 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $14.33 | $14,330.00 | 60,080 | |
| 12/8/2015 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $13.89 | $13,890.00 | 59,080 | |
| 9/17/2015 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 3,000 | $15.80 | $47,400.00 | 56,580 | |
| 5/20/2015 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,080 | $18.39 | $19,861.20 | | |
| 3/20/2015 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,000 | $17.67 | $17,670.00 | | |
| 12/3/2014 | Michael L Hollis | Director | Buy | 1,500 | $15.99 | $23,985.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Viper Energy Partners (NASDAQ VNOM) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | $67.05 Million in Sales Expected for Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 20 at 2:51 AM |
| Analysts Expect Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) to Announce $0.36 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 18 at 3:19 PM |
 | What is Behind Viper Energy Partners LP’s (NASDAQ:VNOM) Superior ROE?
finance.yahoo.com - May 17 at 5:07 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Downgraded to "Buy" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 15 at 12:36 AM |
| My 5 Favorite Stocks for Rising Oil Prices: Market Recon
finance.yahoo.com - May 14 at 9:59 AM |
| 2 Oil Stocks That Could Heat Up Your Portfolio
finance.yahoo.com - May 14 at 9:59 AM |
| Short Interest in Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Rises By 90.2%
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 13 at 1:41 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Given Consensus Rating of "Buy" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 10 at 3:31 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners Expected to Earn Q2 2018 Earnings of $0.34 Per Share (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 7 at 1:18 AM |
| Imperial Capital Weighs in on Viper Energy Partners' FY2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 8:10 AM |
| Q2 2018 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Increased by Analyst
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 4 at 5:56 AM |
| Stifel Nicolaus Boosts Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Price Target to $33.00
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 8:35 PM |
| Edited Transcript of VNOM earnings conference call or presentation 2-May-18 2:00pm GMT
finance.yahoo.com - May 3 at 9:08 AM |
| $63.80 Million in Sales Expected for Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 3 at 4:58 AM |
 | Viper Energy Partners' (VNOM) CEO Travis Stice on Q1 2018 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
seekingalpha.com - May 2 at 4:42 PM |
| Viper Energy: 1Q Earnings Snapshot
finance.yahoo.com - May 2 at 9:12 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 5:36 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports First Quarter 2018 Financial and Operating Results
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 4:33 PM |
| Viper Energy, Anadarko Beat Late After Noble Energy Tops
finance.yahoo.com - May 1 at 4:33 PM |
| $0.35 EPS Expected for Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - May 1 at 1:06 AM |
 | Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Schedules First Quarter 2018 Conference Call for ...
globenewswire.com - April 25 at 4:46 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Scheduled to Post Earnings on Monday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 23 at 4:28 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Upgraded at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 7:06 AM |
| Analysts Issue Forecasts for Viper Energy Partners' Q2 2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 7:30 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Lifted to Sell at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 12:16 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Earns "Buy" Rating from Piper Jaffray
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 1:24 PM |
 | Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) Ex-Dividend Date Scheduled for April 19, 2018
www.nasdaq.com - April 18 at 9:17 AM |
| Analysts Offer Predictions for Viper Energy Partners' FY2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 8:21 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Given a $21.00 Price Target by Northland Securities Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 18 at 12:34 AM |
| Cash Dividend On The Way From Viper Energy Partners (VNOM)
www.nasdaq.com - April 17 at 5:04 PM |
| SunTrust Banks Comments on Viper Energy Partners' Q1 2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 6:54 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Given a $22.00 Price Target by Northland Securities Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 11:26 PM |
| SunTrust Banks Reiterates "$35.00" Price Target for Viper Energy Partners (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 1:21 PM |
 | Viper Energy (VNOM) Jumps: Stock Rises 5.8%
www.zacks.com - April 16 at 9:08 AM |
| Analysts Anticipate Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Will Post Quarterly Sales of $58.41 Million
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 4:53 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners to Post Q3 2018 Earnings of $0.29 Per Share, Imperial Capital Forecasts (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 2:15 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Given Average Rating of "Buy" by Brokerages
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 3:33 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Announces Dividend Increase - $0.48 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 10:31 AM |
| Zacks: Brokerages Expect Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Will Announce Earnings of $0.34 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 3:15 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) PT Set at $24.00 by Northland Securities
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 8:18 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Given a $20.00 Price Target by Stifel Nicolaus Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 8:18 PM |
| Research Analysts Set Expectations for Viper Energy Partners' Q1 2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 8:38 AM |
| Piper Jaffray Weighs in on Viper Energy Partners' Q1 2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 8:38 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Stock Rating Upgraded by BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 10:45 AM |
| Equities Analysts Set Expectations for Viper Energy Partners' FY2018 Earnings (VNOM)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 12 at 7:27 AM |
| Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Announces Its First Quarter 201
www.nasdaq.com - April 10 at 4:39 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners LP, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Announces Its First Quarter 2018 Cash Distribution and Provides an Update on First Quarter Production
finance.yahoo.com - April 10 at 4:39 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Now Covered by Analysts at Imperial Capital
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 12:01 PM |
| Viper Energy Partners (VNOM) Upgraded to Buy by Mizuho
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 9 at 9:12 PM |
 | What's Happening With These Oil & Gas Stocks? -- Suncor Energy, Viper Energy Partners, WildHorse Resource ...
www.prnewswire.com - April 9 at 4:35 PM |
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