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VNOM Stock Forecast: Viper Energy, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 18 Sept 2026
$42
−1.54% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Viper Energy, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $57 — +33.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 40 of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.

Market cap
$15.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
40 / 100
Median analyst target
$57
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$673.0M+126.6% y/y
Operating income$428.0M
Net income$331.0M
Free cash flow$384.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−5.5%
1M
−3.0%
YTD
+14.0%
1Y
+17.8%
From 52W high
−14.5%
From 52W low
+23.5%
$34
$49
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

VNOM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Viper Energy, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 19 Sept 2026
40 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
97
Growth
77
Momentum
70
Value
68
Revisions
58
Quality
45
Accruals
14
Size
12
Issuance
11

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (11): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

VNOM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on VNOM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$40$50$60$70Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VNOMHigh $65Median $57Low $46

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
20 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $46Median $57High $65

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 0 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy$54
17 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
17 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$60 → $58
4 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$58 → $56
4 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
20 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$58 → $52
29 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$49 → $46
29 June 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
29 May 2026RBC CapitalInitiatesOutperform—
27 May 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform—
26 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
26 May 2026Raymond JamesMaintainsOutperform—
15 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
5 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
2 Apr 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight—
31 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
27 Mar 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight—
24 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
16 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. VNOM appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

VNOM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 18 Sept 2026, Viper Energy, Inc. returned +17.8% against +16.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

VNOM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120130140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26VNOMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

VNOM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.4%
Analysts raising
3
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.7×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / sales
7.9×

Cheaper than 17% of US stocks

Price / book
1.6×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.0×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
115.2%

Higher than 94% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
283.8%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Gross margin
64.6%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Operating margin
67.0%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Net margin
3.1%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
1.1%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.2%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Dividend yield
6.3%

Higher than 86% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Viper Energy, Inc. has a market value of $15.2B and an enterprise value of $15.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 115.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $103.0M, a 5.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.13.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $198.0M.

  • Viper Energy, Inc. spent $412.0M on share buybacks and $809.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 356.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.7×; forward P/E: 16.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 6.34%, paying out 97% of earnings.

  • Viper Energy, Inc. employs 0 people.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 19 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

VNOM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelOil & Gas Midstream
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
VNOMViper Energy, Inc.$15.2B
40
DTMDT Midstream, Inc.$12.8B
43
FROFrontline Plc$11.4B
97
AMAntero Midstream Corp.$10.0B
68
KNTKKinetik Holdings, Inc.$8.6B
56
VGVenture Global, Inc.$34.5B
52
INSWInternational Seaways, Inc.$5.5B
88

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Viper Energy, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest VNOM news & analysis

5 Stocks I Want If Oil Hits $100

Seeking Alpha · 6 Sept 2026positive

A Seeking Alpha article ranks energy as the top sector for 2026 and lists Viper Energy (VNOM) among its preferred energy picks, citing high margins, inflation protection, and resilience across oil price scenarios. The article notes complex oil market dynamics involving inventory drawdowns, geopolitical risks, and inflation sensitivity.

Why it matters — This article positions VNOM as a favored energy holding valued for its margins and resilience, which is relevant for watchers assessing the stock's positioning amid varied oil price scenarios.

Why Is Viper Energy (VNOM) Up 7.2% Since Last Earnings Report?

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026positive

Viper Energy (VNOM) reported earnings 30 days ago, and its stock has risen 7.2% since that report. The article examines what might be next for the stock following this gain.

Why it matters — VNOM watchers would care because the 7.2% post-earnings gain signals market response to its latest financial results and hints at near-term momentum.

Viper Energy: The Market Is Already Pricing In Significant Risk

Seeking Alpha · 24 Aug 2026positive

Viper Energy's valuation reflects a conservative market stance despite robust growth and recent accretive acquisitions. The Riverbend acquisition supports 15% annualized per-share production growth, and the base dividend was raised 32% to $2 per share, fully covered even below $30 WTI, with flexibility for buybacks and disciplined M&A.

Why it matters — VNOM watchers would care because the item highlights strong production growth, a raised and well-covered dividend, and acquisition- and buyback-driven flexibility even under a conservative market valuation.

Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for steady income

CNBC · 16 Aug 2026positive

A CNBC article cites top Wall Street analysts highlighting three dividend stocks for investors seeking steady income, noting that dividend-paying energy stocks can be added to portfolios for this purpose.

Why it matters — A VNOM watcher would care because the article positions dividend-paying energy stocks like VNOM as a means for investors to pursue steady income.

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

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

Viper Energy's Riverbend acquisition expands its Permian royalty footprint and raises its 2026 production guidance, with development activity remaining elevated.

Why it matters — A VNOM watcher would care because the Riverbend deal signals continued Permian growth and an upward revision to 2026 production guidance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about VNOM stock

What is the VNOM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering Viper Energy, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $57, with estimates ranging from $46 to $65. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is VNOM stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering Viper Energy, Inc., 20 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Viper Energy, Inc. 40 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 19 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank VNOM?

As at 19 Sept 2026, Viper Energy, Inc. ranks 40 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (97 of 100).

Will VNOM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +33.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Viper Energy, Inc. 40 out of 100 as at 19 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the VNOM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Viper Energy, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for VNOM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $46 to $65 over the next 12 months.

How has VNOM stock performed over the past year?

Viper Energy, Inc. returned +17.8% over the 12 months to 18 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Viper Energy, Inc. do?

Viper Energy, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents the publicly traded equity of Viper Energy, a Midland, Texas-based energy company focused on owning, acquiring, and managing mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties.

What is the latest news on VNOM?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 6 Sept 2026): "5 Stocks I Want If Oil Hits $100". A Seeking Alpha article ranks energy as the top sector for 2026 and lists Viper Energy (VNOM) among its preferred energy picks, citing high margins, inflation protection, and resilience across oil price scenarios. The article notes complex oil market dynamics involving inventory drawdowns, geopolitical risks, and inflation sensitivity.

Company

About Viper Energy, Inc.

Viper Energy, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents the publicly traded equity of Viper Energy, a Midland, Texas-based energy company focused on owning, acquiring, and managing mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties. Its business is centered on the Permian Basin, where it participates in hydrocarbon production through royalty-based arrangements rather than direct drilling operations. This model gives the company exposure to upstream energy activity while remaining relatively capital-light compared with traditional exploration and production firms. Viper Energy operates within the broader North American oil and gas market and serves as a vehicle for investors seeking equity exposure to mineral rights and royalty cash flows. The company is a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy and uses its Class A common stock as the primary public share class for market participation.

CEO Mr. Matthew Kaes Van't Hof · United States · https://www.viperenergy.com