Viper Energy Q2 EPS Estimate Increased by Zacks Research

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) – Zacks Research lifted their Q2 2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Viper Energy in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings of $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 stock. 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. Barclays upped their price target on Viper Energy from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Bank of America began coverage on Viper Energy in a research note on Tuesday, November 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $64.00 price objective for the company. KeyCorp upgraded Viper Energy from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $62.00 target price on the stock in a report on Friday, December 13th. Finally, Raymond James reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $58.00 target price (down from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $59.55.

Viper Energy Price Performance

NASDAQ:VNOM opened at $50.36 on Monday. Viper Energy has a 52-week low of $34.45 and a 52-week high of $56.76. The company has a quick ratio of 7.24, a current ratio of 7.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25. The firm has a market cap of $10.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.61 and a beta of 1.71. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $49.38 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.31.

Viper Energy Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 13th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 6th will be paid a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 6th. This is a boost from Viper Energy’s previous dividend of $0.22. Viper Energy’s payout ratio is 51.50%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viper Energy

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Golden State Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Viper Energy in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of 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 during the last quarter. Quarry LP purchased a new stake in shares of Viper Energy during the fourth quarter worth $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 valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 518 shares during the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Advisors Inc. grew its stake in 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 purchasing an additional 214 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 87.72% of the company’s stock.

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.