Viper Energy (VNOM): Capital World Investors reports 13.6% ownership stake

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viper Energy, Inc. has reported that Capital World Investors, a division of Capital Research and Management Company and related investment management entities, is a significant shareholder. Capital World Investors is deemed the beneficial owner of 26,496,049 shares of Viper Energy common stock, representing 13.6% of the 194,215,015 shares believed to be outstanding. All of these shares are reported with sole voting power and sole dispositive power, with no shared voting or dispositive power disclosed.

Key Figures

Shares beneficially owned: 26,496,049 shares Percent of class: 13.6% Shares believed outstanding: 194,215,015 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Shares beneficially owned 26,496,049 shares Common stock beneficially owned by Capital World Investors

Percent of class 13.6% Ownership percentage of Viper Energy common stock

Shares believed outstanding 194,215,015 shares Viper Energy common stock believed to be outstanding

Sole voting power 26,496,049 shares Shares over which Capital World Investors has sole voting power

Sole dispositive power 26,496,049 shares Shares over which Capital World Investors has sole dispositive power

Key Terms

beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Schedule 13G/A

4 terms

beneficial owner financial

"CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 26,496,049 shares"

A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.

sole voting power financial

"Sole Voting Power 26,496,049.00"

Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.

sole dispositive power financial

"Sole Dispositive Power 26,496,049.00"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Capital World Investors filed a Schedule 13G/A reporting ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

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FAQ

What percentage of Viper Energy (VNOM) does Capital World Investors hold?

Capital World Investors is deemed to beneficially own 13.6% of Viper Energy’s common stock, based on 26,496,049 shares out of 194,215,015 shares believed to be outstanding.

How many Viper Energy (VNOM) shares does Capital World Investors beneficially own?

Capital World Investors is deemed to beneficially own 26,496,049 shares of Viper Energy common stock, according to the Schedule 13G/A ownership disclosure filed as of June 30, 2026.

Does Capital World Investors share voting power over its Viper Energy (VNOM) shares?

No. Capital World Investors reports sole voting power over 26,496,049 shares of Viper Energy and shared voting power over 0 shares, indicating exclusive voting authority for the reported position.

What dispositive power does Capital World Investors report over Viper Energy (VNOM) shares?

Capital World Investors reports sole dispositive power over 26,496,049 shares of Viper Energy and shared dispositive power over 0 shares, meaning it alone may direct the disposition of these shares.

How many Viper Energy (VNOM) shares are believed outstanding in this Schedule 13G/A?

The filing states that Capital World Investors’ 26,496,049 shares represent 13.6% of 194,215,015 shares of Viper Energy common stock believed to be outstanding.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for Capital World Investors regarding Viper Energy (VNOM)?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Timothy J. Moon, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company, on August 11, 2026.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 3)

Viper Energy, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

64361Q101

(CUSIP Number)

06/30/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 64361Q101

1

Names of Reporting Persons

Capital World Investors

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 26,496,049.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 26,496,049.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

26,496,049.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

13.6 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Viper Energy, Inc.
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 500 West Texas Ave., Suite 100, Midland, TX 79701
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: Capital World Investors
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 333 SOUTH HOPE STREET, 55TH FLOOR, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90071
(c)	Citizenship: N/A
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 64361Q101
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 26,496,049 ** **Capital World Investors ("CWI") is a division of Capital Research and Management Company ("CRMC"), as well as its investment management subsidiaries and affiliates Capital Bank and Trust Company, Capital International, Inc., Capital International Limited, Capital International Sarl, Capital International K.K., Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., and Capital Group Investment Management Private Limited (together with CRMC, the "investment management entities"). CWI's divisions of each of the investment management entities collectively provide investment management services under the name "Capital World Investors." CWI is deemed to be the beneficial owner of 26,496,049 shares or 13.6% of the 194,215,015 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)	Percent of class: 13.6 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 26,496,049
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26,496,049
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

Capital World Investors

Signature:	Timothy J. Moon
Name/Title:	Vice President and Senior Counsel, Capital Research and Management Company
Date:	08/11/2026