Viper Energy Inc. Class A Common Stock
S&P 500VNOM/Energy · Oil & Gas Midstream/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
5.30%
$2.31 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
VNOM's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 6.2x current ratio & 15.5 debt-to-equity. Areas of concern: 97.1% earnings payout ratio & 93.7% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 27.93% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 14 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Current Ratio: 6.2xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Debt-to-Equity: 15.5Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Operating Margin: 55.9%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
- CFO Payout Ratio: 258.0%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.
- Interest Coverage: -1.2xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: -1.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout Viper Energy Inc. Class A Common Stock
Viper Energy Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in an energy company specializing in mineral and royalty interests. Viper Energy focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty rights in oil and natural gas properties, with a primary concentration in the Permian Basin in North America, one of the most active hydrocarbon-producing regions. Instead of operating wells, the company’s model centers on collecting royalties from third-party operators that develop and produce from its acreage position. This structure links its performance closely to production volumes and commodity pricing without direct exposure to drilling and operating costs. Viper Energy plays a role in the broader energy market by providing investors access to oil and gas royalty cash flows associated with Permian Basin development activity, serving as a specialized vehicle within the energy sector focused on resource ownership rather than traditional exploration and production operations.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
5.30%
Annual Dividend
$2.31
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
97.12%
FCF Payout Ratio
93.65%
52-Week Range
$35.10 - $51.13
Dividend History (2016–2025)
VNOM annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
VNOM earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 14, 2026
Last Payment Date
May 21, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-1.53%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
27.93%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
10.48%
3-Year Total Growth
-4.51%
5-Year Total Growth
242.65%
10-Year Total Growth
170.93%
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