Q2 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Raised by Zacks Research

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) – Research analysts at Zacks Research increased their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for Viper Energy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, March 17th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $0.41 per share for the quarter, up from their prior 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 research analysts have also issued reports on VNOM. StockNews.com upgraded Viper Energy from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 25th. Truist Financial lowered their price objective on Viper Energy from $78.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. Raymond James reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $58.00 target price (down previously from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Viper Energy from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Finally, Evercore ISI lifted their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $45.00 to $58.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 8th. One analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have assigned a buy rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Viper Energy presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $59.00.

Viper Energy Stock Performance

Shares of VNOM stock opened at $43.79 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $47.44 and a two-hundred day moving average of $49.13. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.33 billion, a PE 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 has a 52 week low of $35.46 and a 52 week high of $56.76.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 6th were given a dividend of $0.65 per share. This is a positive change from Viper Energy’s previous dividend of $0.22. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Thursday, March 6th. Viper Energy’s payout ratio is 32.70%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Viper Energy

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Viper Energy in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Quarry LP acquired a new position in Viper Energy in the fourth quarter valued at $32,000. Assetmark Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 321.7% in the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 679 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 518 shares during the last quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 43.9% in the fourth quarter. First Horizon Advisors Inc. now owns 701 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $34,000 after buying an additional 214 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Harvest Fund Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Viper Energy during the fourth quarter worth about $55,000. 87.72% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.