William Blair has initiated coverage on Viper Energy Inc (VNOM) with an Outperform rating as of August 24, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential, based on its research into Viper's business dynamics and growth prospects.
Viper Energy, headquartered in Midland, Texas, specializes in the acquisition of oil and natural gas properties. The company operates approximately 85,700 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin and has a market capitalization of $13.3 billion. As of now, VNOM's price stands at $35.84, with a P/E ratio of 35.72 and an EPS of 3.46. The current dividend yield is exceptionally high at 361.1%.
The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for November 3, 2025, with an estimated EPS of $0.37 and revenue expectations of $405.5 million. Recent earnings performance has shown positive surprises, including a Q3 2025 EPS of $0.40, exceeding estimates by 8.8%.
Analyst ratings are based on detailed financial models and research, providing insights into potential investment opportunities. However, they should be considered alongside other factors such as company fundamentals and market conditions, as these ratings can change over time with new information. Currently, the analyst consensus on VNOM is categorized as Buy, with 5 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, and 2 Hold ratings among 24 analysts.