Viper Energy, Inc. Class A Common Stock
VNOMViper Energy Partners LLC operates as an oil and natural gas mineral company that focuses on acquiring and owning mineral and royalty interests in oil and gas assets primarily in Texas and New Mexico. It generates revenue by collecting royalties from operators drilling on its mineral rights. Viper Energy is a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | $0.30 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 |
| May 21, 2026 | $0.38 | 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-14 |
| March 12, 2026 | $0.14 | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-05 |
| March 12, 2026 | $0.38 | 2026-03-05 | 2026-03-05 |
| November 20, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-11-13 | 2025-11-13 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Viper Energy, Inc. Class A Common Stock has rewarded shareholders with 22 dividend payments over the past 3 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held VNOM shares during this period received a total of $6.50 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.30/share was paid 58 days ago, on May 21, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: VNOM currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.70%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2023, the dividend payout has grown by 11.1%, from $0.27 to $0.30.
Company News
Viper Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., has completed its acquisition of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, L.L.C.'s mineral and royalty interests for $337 million in cash and approximately 3.7 million shares of Viper Class A common stock. The acquisition was funded through cash on hand and borrowings under the company's credit facility.
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