Welcome to our dedicated page for Viper Energy news (Ticker: VNOM), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Viper Energy stock.
Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) generates frequent news and disclosures as a mineral and royalty interest owner in oil and natural gas properties, with a focus on oil-weighted basins such as the Permian Basin. Company announcements consistently describe Viper as a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., and many updates highlight the impact of Diamondback’s development activity on acreage where Viper holds mineral and royalty interests.
News items for VNOM commonly include quarterly financial and operating results, where Viper reports average daily production, realized prices for oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, and operating income or net income figures. These releases often detail the number of horizontal wells turned to production on Viper’s acreage, distinguishing between wells operated by Diamondback and those operated by third parties, and provide context on active development and line-of-sight wells.
Investors following VNOM news will also see coverage of capital return actions, including base and variable cash dividends and share repurchases under Viper’s common stock repurchase program. The company’s communications describe the portion of cash available for distribution returned to stockholders through dividends and buybacks, subject to board discretion and factors outlined in SEC filings.
Another key category of VNOM news involves strategic transactions and financing. Viper has announced acquisitions of mineral and royalty interests from Diamondback affiliates and third parties, including the all-equity acquisition of Sitio Royalties Corp., and has reported offerings of senior notes, term loan agreements and revolving credit facilities. Conference call and webcast notices accompany many of these updates, providing scheduled times for management to discuss results and transactions. For readers, the VNOM news page offers a centralized view of these operational, financial and corporate developments over time.
Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) has announced an underwritten public offering of 22,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, with underwriters having an option to purchase an additional 3,300,000 shares. The proceeds will primarily fund the cash consideration for Viper's pending acquisition of mineral and royalty-interest owning subsidiaries from its parent company, Diamondback Energy. If the acquisition doesn't close, proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes.
The offering is being managed by joint book-running managers J.P. Morgan, Citigroup, Mizuho, and Morgan Stanley. The shares will be issued under an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR previously filed with the SEC.
Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) announced two major acquisitions and Q4 2024 results. The company reported Q4 average daily production of 29,859 bo/d and total operating income of $228.7 million, declaring a $0.65 combined dividend per Class A share.
The company entered into two significant transactions: a $1.0 billion Drop Down agreement with Diamondback Energy to acquire mineral and royalty-interest subsidiaries, involving cash and approximately 69.6 million OpCo units, and the Quinn Ranch Acquisition worth $211 million plus 2.4 million OpCo units.
The combined acquisitions will add approximately 23,100 net royalty acres in the Midland Basin, with Diamondback operating >70% of these acres. The transactions are expected to be >10% accretive to cash distribution per Class A share, with pro forma production expected to increase by 61% compared to Q4 2024 levels.
Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, has scheduled its fourth quarter 2024 financial results release for February 24, 2025 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on February 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss the results.
Viper Energy specializes in owning, acquiring, and exploiting oil and natural gas properties in North America, with a primary focus on oil-weighted basins, particularly the Permian Basin in West Texas. The earnings call webcast will be accessible through Viper's website under the 'Investor Relations' section.
Viper Energy reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with average production of 26,978 bo/d (49,370 boe/d), marking a 2.4% increase from Q2 2024. The company achieved consolidated net income of $109.0 million and declared a total dividend of $0.61 per Class A common share. During Q3, 330 total gross wells were turned to production with an average lateral length of 11,866 feet. The company completed the Tumbleweed Acquisitions, expanding its footprint to 35,634 net royalty acres. Viper increased its full year 2024 production guidance to 27,000-27,250 bo/d and initiated Q4 2024 guidance of 29,250-29,750 bo/d.
Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG), has completed the acquisition of certain mineral and royalty interest-owning subsidiaries of Tumbleweed Royalty IV, (TWR IV). The total consideration for the acquisition included:
1. $459.0 million in cash
2. Issuance of approximately 10.1 million OpCo units to TWR IV
3. An option for TWR IV to acquire an equal number of Viper's Class B common stock
The cash portion was funded through cash on hand, borrowings, and proceeds from a public offering of Viper's Class A common stock. The deal also includes a potential additional payment of up to $41.0 million in Q1 2026, contingent on the average 2025 WTI price.
Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG), has announced its plans to release third quarter 2024 financial results on November 4, 2024 after market close. The company will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on November 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss the results.
Investors can access the live webcast and replay through Viper's website at www.viperenergy.com under the 'Investor Relations' section. Viper Energy focuses on owning, acquiring, and exploiting oil and gas properties in North America, with a primary focus on oil-weighted basins in the Permian Basin, West Texas.
Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) has announced the pricing of an upsized public offering of 10,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $42.50 per share. This represents a 1,500,000 share increase from the originally proposed 8,500,000 share offering. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase an additional 1,500,000 shares. Net proceeds are expected to be approximately $413.7 million, or $475.9 million if the underwriters' option is fully exercised.
Viper plans to use the proceeds, along with cash on hand and credit facility borrowings, to fund part of the cash consideration for its pending acquisition of mineral and royalty-interest owning subsidiaries of Tumbleweed Royalty IV, The offering is expected to close on September 13, 2024, subject to customary conditions.
Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) has launched an underwritten public offering of 8,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,275,000 shares. The company plans to use the net proceeds, along with cash on hand and credit facility borrowings, to fund part of the cash consideration for its pending acquisition of mineral and royalty-interest owning subsidiaries of Tumbleweed Royalty IV,
Goldman Sachs & Co. , BofA Securities, and Truist Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. The shares will be issued and sold under an effective automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3ASR previously filed with the SEC.
Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, announced a significant acquisition of mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin. The company is set to acquire assets from Tumbleweed Royalty IV for $461 million in cash and 10.1 million OpCo units, with a potential additional payment of up to $41 million in 2026. Viper also closed two related acquisitions for $189 million.
The combined acquisitions include 3,727 net royalty acres, primarily in the Midland Basin. Current production is around 2,500 Bo/d, expected to increase to 4,500 Bo/d in 2025. The deal is projected to increase Viper's 2025 per-share return of capital by 4-5%. Post-acquisition, Viper's preliminary Q4 2024 production guidance is 29,000 to 30,000 bo/d, with 2025 guidance at 30,000 to 33,000 bo/d.
Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with average production of 26,352 bo/d (47,473 boe/d), up 3.7% from Q1. The company announced a consolidated net income of $122.2 million and increased its annual base dividend by 11% to $1.20 per share. Q2 cash available for distribution was $78.4 million, or $0.86 per Class A common share. Viper declared a Q2 base cash dividend of $0.30 and a variable cash dividend of $0.34 per Class A common share, implying a 6.4% annualized yield. The company also closed a divestiture of non-Permian assets for $90.2 million and increased its full-year 2024 production guidance to 26,000-26,750 bo/d.