Q2 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Boosted by Zacks Research

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of Viper Energy in a note issued to investors on Monday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.41 for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $0.40. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $0.45 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.75 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.45 EPS.

A number of other equities analysts also recently issued reports on VNOM. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Viper Energy in a research note on Friday, March 14th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $51.00 target price for the company. Raymond James restated an “outperform” rating and set a $58.00 target price (down from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. cut their price target on shares of Viper Energy from $56.00 to $51.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, March 13th. StockNews.com raised shares of Viper Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 25th. Finally, Truist Financial reduced their price target on shares of Viper Energy from $78.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.00.

Viper Energy Trading Up 0.1 %

NASDAQ VNOM opened at $43.79 on Wednesday. Viper Energy has a 52-week low of $35.46 and a 52-week high of $56.76. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $47.44 and a 200 day moving average price of $49.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.79 and a beta of 1.69. The company has a quick ratio of 7.24, a current ratio of 7.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 13th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 6th were paid a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 6th. This is a positive change from Viper Energy’s previous dividend of $0.22. Viper Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.70%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Viper Energy during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Quarry LP purchased a new position in shares of Viper Energy during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Assetmark Inc. boosted its position in Viper Energy by 321.7% during the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 679 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 518 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Viper Energy by 43.9% in the 4th quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 701 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 214 shares during the period. Finally, Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Viper Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $55,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.72% of the company’s stock.

Viper Energy Company Profile

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.