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Viper Energy, Inc. VNOM
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) earns a Piotroski F-score of 3/9 (weak financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the safe zone. It pays a dividend yielding 2.10% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was $1.4B at a -4.9% net margin.
Analyst price target
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Mizuho | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-07-20 | Truist Securities | Buy (main) |
| 2026-06-29 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight (main) |
| 2026-05-29 | RBC Capital | Outperform (init) |
| 2026-05-27 | Mizuho | Outperform (main) |
| 2026-05-26 | Barclays | Overweight (main) |
Wall Street analyst consensus — a sentiment gauge, not our scoring.
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How it ranks in Mining & Extraction · percentile among 189 companies
Percentile vs other Mining & Extraction companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 3/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · safe zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.024 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.022 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.011 |
| Equity / liabilities | 4.49 |
Sector peers · similar-size Mining & Extraction companies compare side by side →
| Ticker | Company | Piotroski F | Altman Z″ | P / E | Revenue growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VNOM | Viper Energy, Inc. | 3/9 | 4.73 | — | +62% |
| MGY | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp | 6/9 | 4.77 | 15.7 | -0.3% |
| KOS | Kosmos Energy Ltd. | 2/9 | — | — | -23.1% |
| HESM | Hess Midstream LP | 6/9 | — | 22 | +8.4% |
| AESI | Atlas Energy Solutions Inc. | 3/9 | 1.42 | — | +3.7% |
| TALO | TALOS ENERGY INC. | 5/9 | -0.31 | — | -9.8% |
| DEC | Diversified Energy Co | 6/9 | 0.06 | 2 | +141.5% |
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About Viper Energy, Inc.
Viper Energy, Inc. owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. It focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin. Viper Energy, Inc. was formerly known as Viper Energy Partners LP and changed its name to Viper Energy, Inc. in November 2023. Viper Energy, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas. Viper Energy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.
FAQ
Is VNOM financially healthy?
Viper Energy, Inc.'s Piotroski F-score is 3/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the safe zone.
Does VNOM pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Viper Energy, Inc. pays a dividend yielding about 2.10% with a -482.4% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is VNOM?
In FY2025, Viper Energy, Inc. had a net margin of -4.9% and a return on equity of -0.7%.
What is the analyst price target for VNOM?
The average Wall-Street price target for Viper Energy, Inc. is $56.11, about 32.9% above the recent price, from 19 analysts (consensus: strong buy).
Is VNOM a good stock to buy?
Stocktoria doesn't give buy or sell advice, but here is the data on Viper Energy, Inc.: a Piotroski F-score of 3/9, an Altman Z″ in the safe zone, a dividend yield of 2.10%. Weigh these quality and valuation signals against your own goals.
Computed from company filings · US · as of 2025-12-31. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.