Can Viper's Riverbend Deal Extend Production Growth Through 2026?

VNOM's Riverbend acquisition expands its Permian royalty footprint and lifts 2026 production guidance, while development activity stays elevated.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

Viper Energy: More Acquisitions

Viper Energy, Inc. has completed several acquisitions. The latest was Riverbend. Recent deals, including the Riverbend acquisition, were likely negotiated before the sharp rise in commodity prices. VNOM's acquisition-driven growth is well-timed for a 'higher for longer' commodity price environment.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 5, 2026

Viper Energy Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Viper Energy NASDAQ: VNOM said steady development activity across its mineral and royalty acreage supported second-quarter execution and prompted the company to initiate third-quarter average production guidance implying roughly 4.5% growth from the second quarter.

MarketBeat • Aug 4, 2026

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 4, 2026

VNOM Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Output & Realized Prices

Viper's Q2 earnings surpass estimates as higher production and realized oil prices drive strong growth and lift its 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Viper Energy, Inc., A Subsidiary Of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial And Operating Results; Increases Base Dividend

MIDLAND, Texas, Aug. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper,” “we,” “our” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 3, 2026

Viper Energy (VNOM) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Although the revenue and EPS for Viper Energy (VNOM) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026

Viper Energy: A Good, But Not Great Option

Viper Energy offers a compelling royalty model, strong cash flow, and shareholder-friendly capital returns, but current valuation limits its appeal. VNOM trades at 17x forward earnings with a 5%+ yield, but peers like Black Stone Minerals and Dorchester Minerals offer higher yields and cheaper multiples. Recent asset sales improved VNOM's balance sheet, enabling debt reduction, dividend hikes, and aggressive buybacks, but production growth appears well priced in.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 21, 2026

Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Has Completed Its Acquisition of Riverbend Mineral and Royalty Interests

MIDLAND, Texas, July 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) (“Viper” or the “Company”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced that Viper has completed its previously announced acquisition of all of the equity interests of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, L.L.C., an entity owning certain mineral and royalty interests, from Riverbend Oil & Gas IX (AIV), L.L.C. and ROG IX, L.L.C. (such acquisition, the “Riverbend Acquisition”) in exchange for $337 million in cash and approximately 3.7 million shares of Viper's Class A common stock, par value $0.000001 per share, subject to customary post-closing adjustments. The cash portion of the Riverbend Acquisition was funded through a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under the Company's credit facility.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 1, 2026

Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Schedules Second Quarter 2026 Conference Call for August 4, 2026

MIDLAND, Texas, June 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) (“Viper”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced that it plans to release second quarter 2026 financial results on August 3, 2026 after the market closes.

GlobeNewsWire • Jun 30, 2026