Capital World Investors reports 11.1% Viper Energy (VNOM) stake in Schedule 13G/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Viper Energy, Inc. received an updated ownership report showing that Capital World Investors beneficially owns 18,753,294 shares of its common stock, representing 11.1% of the class. These shares are part of 168,430,982 shares believed to be outstanding.

Capital World Investors has sole power to vote and dispose of all 18,753,294 shares and no shared voting or dispositive power. The filer states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Viper Energy.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Viper Energy, Inc.

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

64361Q101

(CUSIP Number)

01/30/2026

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 18,753,294.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 18,753,294.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

18,753,294.00

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)

11.1 %

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: 18,753,294 ** **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 18,753,294 shares or 11.1% of the 168,430,982 shares believed to be outstanding.
(b)	Percent of class: 11.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 18,753,294
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 18,753,294
	(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:	02/03/2026

FAQ

What does the Schedule 13G/A filing for VNOM disclose?

The Schedule 13G/A shows that Capital World Investors beneficially owns 18,753,294 shares of Viper Energy common stock, equal to 11.1% of the class, based on 168,430,982 shares believed to be outstanding on the reported date.

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

Capital World Investors is deemed to beneficially own 18,753,294 shares of Viper Energy common stock. This stake represents a significant institutional position and corresponds to 11.1% of the company’s outstanding common shares as referenced in the filing.

What percentage of Viper Energy’s common stock does Capital World Investors hold?

Capital World Investors reports beneficial ownership of 11.1% of Viper Energy’s common stock. This percentage is calculated against 168,430,982 shares believed to be outstanding, indicating a sizable institutional holding above the 5% reporting threshold.

Does Capital World Investors control voting and disposition of its VNOM shares?

According to the filing, Capital World Investors has sole voting power and sole dispositive power over 18,753,294 Viper Energy shares. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power with any other party for this ownership stake.

Is Capital World Investors seeking to influence control of Viper Energy (VNOM)?

The filer certifies the Viper Energy shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business. It states they were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer, consistent with a passive investment stance.

Who signed the Schedule 13G/A for Viper Energy on behalf of Capital World Investors?

The filing is signed by Timothy J. Moon, Vice President and Senior Counsel of Capital Research and Management Company. His signature certifies, after reasonable inquiry, that the information in the statement regarding the Viper Energy holdings is true, complete, and correct.