Quarterly ResultAug 3, 2026, 04:03 PM
Viper Energy Q2 Net Income $142M; Base Dividend +32% to $2.00/Share
AI Summary
Viper Energy announced strong Q2 2026 financial and operating results, with net income attributable to Viper reaching $142 million and average production at 65,077 bo/d. The company's Board approved a 32% increase to its base dividend, raising it to $2.00 per Class A share annually, while simultaneously removing the commitment to return at least 75% of cash available for distribution. This revised capital return framework aims to provide flexibility for opportunistic share repurchases and accretive M&A. Viper also updated its production guidance for Q3 and full year 2026, reflecting continued growth.
Key Highlights
- Q2 2026 net income attributable to Viper was $142 million, or $0.73 per Class A share.
- Q2 2026 average production was 65,077 bo/d (134,363 boe/d).
- Board approved a 32% increase to base dividend, totaling $2.00 per Class A share annually.
- Company removed its quarterly commitment to return at least 75% of cash available for distribution.
- Repurchased approximately 3.0 million shares for $132 million in Q2 2026.
- Completed Riverbend Acquisition on July 1, 2026, and announced another acquisition from Diamondback.
- Increased full year 2026 production guidance to 66,000-67,250 bo/d (132,500-135,000 boe/d).
- Q2 2026 cash available for distribution was $262 million, or $1.37 per Class A common share.
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