Viper Energy, Inc. Overview
Pro stress-test →Viper Energy owns, acquires and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America, with a focus on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in oil-weighted basins, primarily the Permian Basin. The company operates as a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. with a market capitalization of approximately $12.9 billion.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →Viper completed its Sitio acquisition and expects mid-single-digit production growth in 2026 from current levels. Viper announced a 10% increase in its base dividend to $1.32 per share annually. The company operates with a strong institutional shareholder base and focus on shareholder returns through dividends and potential buybacks.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →The merger creates a leading mineral and royalty company with approximately 85,700 net royalty acres in the Permian Basin. Viper competes with other mineral and royalty trusts focused on premium oil basins. The company's integrated relationship with Diamondback Energy provides operational and financial synergies versus standalone competitors.
Industry Context
Viper Energy, Inc. operates in Oil & Gas - Minerals & Royalties.
Key facts
Founded: 2013 · Headquarters: Midland, Texas · Revenue: $393M · Market cap: $12.9B