$VNOM

Argus raised its target price for Viper Energy Inc. (VNOM) to $47.00. The company focuses on mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties in the Permian Basin, a region with multiple oil and gas-bearing rock zones.

Scotiabank initiated coverage of Viper Energy (VNOM) with an Outperform rating and $54 price target. Other analysts have recently adjusted their price targets for the company, ranging from $52 to $57.

Mizuho raised its price target on Viper Energy (VNOM) to $57 from $56, maintaining an Outperform rating. The stock trades at $43.37, with a market cap of $15.59B and a 5.7% dividend yield. Analysts expect Viper to beat Q3 2026 EBITDAX and free cash flow estimates by 4%, driven by higher oil production and strong oil realizations. The company recently reported Q2 2026 earnings of $1.78 per share on revenue of $677M, exceeding estimates.

Shares of Permian Resources (PR), Granite Ridge Resources (GRNT), ExxonMobil (XOM), and Viper Energy (VNOM) rose 3-4% after a Gulf tanker attack and hurricane-driven production halts caused crude oil prices to spike, lifting Brent to $104/barrel and WTI to $92/barrel, boosting energy sector revenue expectations.

Viper Energy (VNOM) added planetary scientist John Grotzinger to its board, sparking investor interest. Shares closed at $40.93, down 7.36% over 30 days but up 5.54% year-to-date. Analysts debate valuation, with some seeing it as undervalued at $56 per share, while others note its high P/E ratio of 137x compared to peers.

Viper Energy (VNOM) reported Q2 results with production up 57% YoY to 65,077 bbl/d and net income at $142M. The board increased the base dividend by 32% to $2.00/year but removed the 75% cash return commitment. The company acquired additional Permian acreage and raised 2026 production guidance. Net debt fell to $1.6B. The dividend change allows more flexibility for buybacks and acquisitions but reduces predictability for investors.

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On September 15, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Viper Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) increased the size of the

The S&P 500 rose 0.4% to 7,615.70, while the Nasdaq 100 gained 0.9% as crude oil prices fell. The Fed is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points. Retail sales and import prices exceeded expectations. Energy stocks declined, while tech and semiconductor sectors led gains. Forgent Power Solutions (FPS) surged 11.6% on strong earnings, while J.B. Hunt (JBHT) dropped 12.5% on earnings guidance.

Several energy stocks fell after the Federal Reserve's interest-rate decision, with Brent crude easing 1.1% to $107.61. Diamondback Energy (FANG) dropped 9.1%, Permian Resources (PR) 6.7%, APA Corporation (APA) 6.7%, Viper Energy (VNOM) 7.6%, and Comstock Resources (CRK) 6.9%. Diamondback is up 26.4% YTD but 9.9% below its 52-week high.

Viper Energy (VNOM) shares fell due to a drop in oil prices linked to Iran-related geopolitical tensions, affecting the energy sector. The company also issued 3.8 million new units to Diamondback Energy, increasing supply. Viper's royalty model offers benefits from rising production without drilling costs, but weak cash flow and volatility in oil prices pose risks to future growth.