Q1 EPS Estimates for Viper Energy Lowered by Roth Capital

Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) – Equities research analysts at Roth Capital lowered their Q1 2025 earnings estimates for Viper Energy in a report released on Tuesday, February 25th. Roth Capital analyst L. Mariani now expects that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.26 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.27. The consensus estimate for Viper Energy’s current full-year earnings is $2.02 per share.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the stock. Raymond James restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $58.00 price target (down previously from $64.00) on shares of Viper Energy in a report on Tuesday, February 4th. Truist Financial cut their price target on shares of Viper Energy from $78.00 to $68.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, February 3rd. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Viper Energy from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, February 3rd. KeyCorp raised shares of Viper Energy from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $62.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Friday, December 13th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group started coverage on shares of Viper Energy in a research report on Monday, December 2nd. They issued a “buy” rating and a $70.00 price objective for the company. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have given a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Viper Energy currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $59.55.

Viper Energy Trading Up 2.0 %

NASDAQ VNOM opened at $45.54 on Wednesday. Viper Energy has a one year low of $34.45 and a one year high of $56.76. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $49.00 and its 200 day moving average price is $49.49. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25, a quick ratio of 7.24 and a current ratio of 7.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 19.55 and a beta of 1.71.

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 dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 6th. This is an increase from Viper Energy’s previous dividend of $0.22. Viper Energy’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 32.70%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Viper Energy

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in VNOM. Raymond James & Associates boosted its holdings in shares of Viper Energy by 41.9% during the third quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 145,693 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $6,572,000 after acquiring an additional 42,999 shares during the period. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Viper Energy in the 3rd quarter valued at about $144,000. International Assets Investment Management LLC lifted its holdings in Viper Energy by 7,251.2% in the 3rd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 71,454 shares of the oil and gas producer’s stock valued at $3,223,000 after acquiring an additional 70,482 shares during the last quarter. Louisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired a new stake in Viper Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $1,268,000. Finally, State of Alaska Department of Revenue acquired a new stake in Viper Energy during the 3rd quarter worth about $528,000. 87.72% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.