Q2 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Lifted by Zacks Research

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) – Research analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q2 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Viper Energy in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the oil and gas producer will earn $0.46 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $0.45. 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 Q2 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.53 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.94 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $1.94 EPS.

Several other equities analysts have also recently issued reports on the company. StockNews.com cut Viper Energy from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. Raymond James reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $58.00 price target (down from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a research report on Tuesday, February 4th. Bank of America initiated coverage on shares of Viper Energy in a report on Tuesday, November 26th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $64.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $43.00 to $51.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, December 5th. Finally, Barclays increased their target price on shares of Viper Energy from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and eleven have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.55.

Viper Energy Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:VNOM opened at $49.41 on Monday. The stock has a market cap of $10.53 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.21 and a beta of 1.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a current ratio of 7.24 and a quick ratio of 7.24. Viper Energy has a 12 month low of $33.03 and a 12 month high of $56.76. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $49.41 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.26.

Institutional Trading of Viper Energy

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Viper Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC grew its position in Viper Energy by 328.5% in the third quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 587 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 450 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP acquired a new position in shares of Viper Energy during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Assetmark Inc. raised its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 321.7% during the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 679 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 518 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of 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 valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 214 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.72% of the company’s stock.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 13th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 6th will be given a $0.65 dividend. This is a positive change from Viper Energy’s previous dividend of $0.22. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 6th. Viper Energy’s dividend payout ratio is 51.50%.

About Viper Energy

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.