Viper Energy, Inc.

Viper Energy reported strong financial results for Q2 2026, with net income attributable to the company increasing significantly to $142 million, or $0.73 per diluted share. Total operating income for the quarter reached $677 million. The company also completed the divestiture of its non-Permian assets for approximately $610 million, using the proceeds to fully repay its $500 million Term Loan and $90 million from its Revolving Credit Facility.

Viper Energy, Inc. announced strong financial and operating results for Q2 2026, with net income attributable to the company reaching $142 million, or $0.73 per Class A common share. The company significantly increased its annual base dividend by 32% to $2.00 per Class A share, effective Q3 2026, and revised its capital return framework by removing the 75% cash available for distribution commitment. Viper also reported Q2 average production of 65,077 bo/d, repurchased $132 million in shares, and raised its full-year 2026 production guidance. Strategic acquisitions, including the recently completed Riverbend Acquisition, further bolstered its asset base.

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.

Viper Energy, Inc. has filed a prospectus supplement to its automatic shelf registration statement on Form S-3. This action enables the potential future issuance and sale of various securities. The accompanying Form 8-K was filed specifically to include a legal opinion from Latham & Watkins LLP, which affirms the legality of these securities.

Viper Energy, Inc. announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX, L.L.C. The transaction involved a payment of $337 million in cash and the issuance of approximately 3.7 million shares of Viper's Class A common stock. The cash component was financed through a combination of existing cash and borrowings from the company's credit facility.

Viper Energy, Inc. announced its plan to release second quarter 2026 financial results on August 3, 2026, after the market closes. Following the earnings release, the company will host a conference call and webcast for investors and analysts on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT. Access to the live webcast and replay will be available via Viper's website.

Viper Energy, Inc. announced a significant amendment to its credit agreement, extending the maturity date by one year to June 12, 2031, and increasing total commitments from $1.5 billion to $2.0 billion. The amendment also includes a reduction in interest rates and certain fees. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has joined as a new lender under the agreement. This move enhances the company's financial flexibility and borrowing capacity.

Viper Energy, Inc. held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where several key proposals were approved. Stockholders voted to amend the company's certificate of incorporation, granting those holding at least 20% of the voting power for at least one year the right to call special meetings. Additionally, eight directors were re-elected, executive compensation received advisory approval, and Grant Thornton LLP was ratified as the independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.

Viper Energy, Inc. reported a significant increase in total operating income for Q1 2026, reaching $511 million, up from $245 million in Q1 2025. Net income attributable to Viper Energy, Inc. rose to $97 million from $75 million year-over-year, though basic EPS decreased to $0.54 from $0.62 due to a higher share count. The company completed the divestiture of its non-Permian assets for $610 million, using the proceeds to repay $590 million in debt, including a $500 million Term Loan and $90 million from its Revolving Credit Facility.

Viper Energy, Inc. reported strong Q1 2026 financial and operating results, with net income attributable to Viper of $97 million ($0.53 per share) and average production of 130,711 boe/d. The company declared a total Q1 dividend of $0.68 per Class A common share ($0.38 base, $0.30 variable). Viper also announced the acquisition of Riverbend Oil & Gas IX for $337 million in cash and 3.7 million shares, expected to close in early Q3 2026, and completed the divestiture of non-Permian assets for $610 million, significantly reducing net debt.