BlackRock reports 9.8% stake in Viper Energy

BlackRock, Inc. files a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 17,305,981 shares of VIPER ENERGY INC Class A Stock, representing 9.8% of the class.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BlackRock, Inc. files a Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership of 17,305,981 shares of VIPER ENERGY INC Class A Stock, representing 9.8% of the class. The filing states BlackRock has sole voting power over 15,769,129 shares and sole dispositive power over 17,305,981 shares. The cover lists the security CUSIP as 64361Q101 and the signature date as 04/24/2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Specialist

BlackRock reports a near-10% passive stake in VIPER ENERGY INC.

Schedule 13G/A filings typically indicate passive investment positions held for investment purposes rather than activist intent. The filing quantifies 17,305,981 shares and shows sole voting and dispositive powers, which are standard disclosures for a large asset manager.

Cash-flow treatment and any trading intent are not stated in the excerpt; subsequent filings could show changes in ownership or voting arrangements.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 17,305,981 shares Percent of class: 9.8% Sole voting power: 15,769,129 shares +3 more

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Beneficially owned shares 17,305,981 shares Class A Stock (Schedule 13G/A)

Percent of class 9.8% Percent of Class A Stock beneficially owned

Sole voting power 15,769,129 shares Sole power to vote or to direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 17,305,981 shares Sole power to dispose or direct disposition

CUSIP 64361Q101 Identifies Class A Stock

Signature date 04/24/2026 Filing signature date

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power, CUSIP

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Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998)"

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.

Beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 17305981"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 17305981"

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.

CUSIP market

"CUSIP No.: 64361Q101"

A CUSIP is a nine-character alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a U.S. or Canadian financial security—such as a stock, bond, or fund share—like a Social Security number for an investment. It matters to investors because brokers, exchanges and record-keepers use the CUSIP to match trades, track ownership, settle transactions and pull accurate records, reducing errors and ensuring money and securities go to the right place.

FAQ

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What stake does BlackRock (VNOM) report in VIPER ENERGY INC?

BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 17,305,981 shares, representing 9.8% of VIPER ENERGY INC Class A stock as disclosed in this Schedule 13G/A.

How much voting power does BlackRock report for VNOM Class A shares?

BlackRock reports sole voting power over 15,769,129 shares and shared voting power of 0 in the filing dated 04/24/2026.

Does the Schedule 13G/A indicate BlackRock plans to actively influence VNOM?

The filing is a Schedule 13G/A, which typically signals a passive investment position; the excerpt does not state any intent to influence management or control.

What CUSIP and class are referenced in BlackRock's filing for VNOM?

The filing identifies the security as Class A Stock with CUSIP 64361Q101 for VIPER ENERGY INC, as shown on the cover page information.

When was BlackRock's Schedule 13G/A for VNOM signed?

The Schedule 13G/A was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, on 04/24/2026, per the signature block in the excerpt.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 04/24/2026 - 04:11 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

VIPER ENERGY INC

(Name of Issuer)

Class A Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

64361Q101

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(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

BlackRock, Inc.

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 15,769,129.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 17,305,981.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

17,305,981.00

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)

9.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

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: BlackRock, Inc. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), this Schedule 13G reflects the securities beneficially owned, or deemed to be beneficially owned, by certain business units (collectively, the "Reporting Business Units") of BlackRock, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates. It does not include securities, if any, beneficially owned by other business units whose beneficial ownership of securities are disaggregated from that of the Reporting Business Units in accordance with such release.
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: BlackRock, Inc., 50 Hudson Yards New York, NY 10001
(c)	Citizenship: See Item 4 of Cover Page
(d)	Title of class of securities: Class A 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: 17305981
(b)	Percent of class: 9.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 15769129
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 17305981
	(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.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. Various persons have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the common stock of VIPER ENERGY INC. No one person's interest in the common stock of VIPER ENERGY INC is more than five percent of the total outstanding common shares.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. See Exhibit 99
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.

BlackRock, Inc.

Signature:	Spencer Fleming
Name/Title:	Managing Director
Date:	04/24/2026

Exhibit Information

Exhibit 24: Power of Attorney Exhibit 99: Item 7