Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), Viper Energy (VNOM) and NexGen Energy (NXE)
Three analysts recently provided bullish insights on energy companies: HF Sinclair Corporation (DINO), Viper Energy (VNOM), and NexGen Energy (NXE). Mizuho Securities reiterated a Buy rating on HF Sinclair with a $63.00 price target, while KeyBanc maintained a Buy rating on Viper Energy with a $54.00 price target. Stifel Nicolaus also reiterated a Buy rating on NexGen Energy, setting a price target of C$20.00.
Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Schedules Fourth Quarter 2025 Conference Call for February 24, 2026
Viper Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., has announced it will release its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on February 23, 2026, after the market closes. Following this, the company will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CT for investors and analysts to discuss these results. The webcast will be accessible via Viper's website under the "Investor Relations" section.
Viper Energy completes internal reorganization and enters new agreements By Investing.com
Viper Energy, Inc. has announced the completion of an internal reorganization on December 23, 2025, which involved converting its operating subsidiary's interests into a newly formed entity. Concurrently, the company reported strong financial results for Q3 2025, significantly exceeding earnings and revenue expectations, and repurchased 1,000,000 OpCo Units. These actions highlight Viper Energy's strategic corporate restructuring and robust financial performance.
Latham & Watkins Advises Viper Energy on Repurchase Agreement With Kimmeridge
Latham & Watkins advised Viper Energy on a unit purchase and sale agreement where Viper Energy Partners LLC repurchased 1,000,000 of its LLC units from an affiliate of Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC for US$40,650,000. The transaction, approved by Viper Energy, Inc.'s audit committee, involved a corporate deal team led by New York partner Zachary Podolsky and Houston partner Ryan Lynch, with additional advice on tax and securities matters.
Viper Energy announces $40.65 million OpCo unit repurchase from Kimmeridge
Viper Energy, Inc. announced its subsidiary will repurchase 1,000,000 OpCo Units from an affiliate of Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC for $40.65 million. This transaction, valuing each OpCo Unit at $40.65, is part of Viper's expanded $750 million repurchase program. The company has repurchased a total of 1,402,749 shares of Class A Common Stock since September 30, 2025, totaling $52.3 million, with $240.9 million remaining in authorization.
Viper Energy announces $40.65 million OpCo unit repurchase from Kimmeridge
Viper Energy, Inc. announced that its subsidiary, Viper Energy Partners LLC, will repurchase 1,000,000 OpCo Units from an affiliate of Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC for $40.65 million. This transaction is part of Viper's existing $750 million repurchase program, which now includes OpCo Units and Class B Common Stock. The company has already repurchased 1,402,749 shares of Class A Common Stock for $52.3 million since September 30, 2025, with approximately $240.9 million remaining under the authorization.
Sitio Royalties Corp. Stockholders Approve Merger with Viper Energy, Inc.
Sitio Royalties Corp. stockholders have approved the merger with Viper Energy, Inc., with the transaction anticipated to close on August 19, 2025. Sitio Class A stockholders will receive 0.4855 shares of New Cobra Pubco, Inc. Class A common stock per share, and Sitio Class A common stock will be suspended from NYSE trading before market open on the closing date.
Latham & Watkins Advises on Viper Energy, Inc.’s Upsized Public Equity Offering
Latham & Watkins LLP advised the underwriters in Viper Energy, Inc.'s upsized underwritten public offering of 24,640,000 shares of its Class A common stock at US$44.50 per share. The company also granted the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 3,696,000 shares. The offering is expected to close on February 3, 2025.
VNOM Sub completes merger with Sitio Royalties, new entity trades as NASDAQ:VNOM
VNOM Sub, Inc. has completed its all-equity merger with Sitio Royalties Corp, forming a new entity named Viper Energy, Inc. that now trades on Nasdaq under the ticker VNOM. The combined company has a market capitalization of $10.75 billion and maintains a high gross profit margin and attractive dividend yield. This merger makes Viper Energy a significant player in the energy sector and has led to changes in its board of directors.
Viper Energy, Inc. to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Host Conference Call
Viper Energy, Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on November 3, 2025, after market close, followed by a conference call and webcast on November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. CT. The company, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, focuses on acquiring and exploiting mineral and royalty interests in North America's oil-weighted basins, particularly the Permian Basin. This release will provide transparency and a platform for investor engagement, although no financial guidance or operational updates were provided upfront.
Viper Energy, Inc. completed the acquisition of Sitio Royalties Corp..
Viper Energy, Inc. successfully acquired Sitio Royalties Corp. in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including Sitio's net debt. The merger, approved by both companies' boards and Sitio stockholders, finalized on August 19, 2025, resulting in Sitio Class A common stock being suspended from NYSE trading. This acquisition significantly alters the ownership structure, with former Viper and Sitio stockholders owning approximately 80% and 20% of the new holding company, respectively.
Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial and Operating Results
Viper Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., reported its second-quarter 2025 financial and operating results, including average daily production of 41,615 bo/d and consolidated net income of $84 million. The company declared a total base-plus-variable cash dividend of $0.53 per Class A common share and repurchased approximately $10 million in Class A common stock. Viper also announced progress on its acquisition of Sitio Royalties Corp. and outlined an increased production guidance for Q3 2025 and the balance of 2025 after the Sitio acquisition closes.
Viper Energy acquires Sitio Royalties for $4.1 billion in latest Permian deal
Viper Energy Inc., the mineral and royalty unit of Diamondback Energy Inc., has agreed to acquire Sitio Royalties Corp. for approximately $4.1 billion, including debt. This all-stock transaction represents a significant consolidation in the U.S. shale patch's mineral rights and royalties sector and is Viper's second major deal this year. The acquisition expands Viper's footprint by adding 34,300 net royalty acres and follows a $4.5 billion acquisition from Diamondback earlier in the year.
Viper Energy, a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, To Acquire Sitio Royalties
Viper Energy, a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, announced its acquisition of Sitio Royalties in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including Sitio's net debt. The merger aims to create a leader in the fragmented minerals industry with substantial scale, improved financial accretion, and greater access to capital. The deal, unanimously approved by both companies' boards and a majority of Sitio's stockholders, is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025.
Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., to Acquire Sitio Royalties Corp. in All-Equity Transaction; Increases Base Dividend
Viper Energy, Inc., a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., announced its agreement to acquire Sitio Royalties Corp. in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion, including Sitio's net debt. The deal, unanimously approved by both boards and key stockholders, is expected to close in Q3 2025 and will create a larger entity with enhanced scale, inventory depth, and financial accretion. Concurrently, Viper's Board approved a 10% increase in its base dividend to $1.32 per share annually.
VNOM Stock Price, News & Analysis
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) is a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., focusing on acquiring and exploiting oil and natural gas mineral and royalty interests, primarily in the Permian Basin. The company recently completed a merger with Sitio Royalties Corp., significantly expanding its asset base. VNOM emphasizes returning capital to shareholders through a base and variable dividend framework and share repurchases, and it trades on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.
Viper Energy Launches Offering of Class A Common Stock | VNOM Stock News
Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) has launched an underwritten public offering of 8,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock, with an option for underwriters to purchase an additional 1,275,000 shares. The company plans to use the net proceeds, along with cash on hand and credit facility borrowings, to fund part of the cash consideration for its pending acquisition of mineral and royalty-interest owning subsidiaries of Tumbleweed Royalty IV. Goldman Sachs & Co., BofA Securities, and Truist Securities are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering.
Viper Energy: Production Growth Remains Solid From Permian Assets, But Fairly Valued
Viper Energy recently divested its non-Permian assets for $90.3 million, which accounted for approximately 2% of its total production. Despite a slight trim in full-year production guidance, the company anticipates solid Permian production growth, with oil production expected to be about 7% higher in 2H 2024 compared to Q1 2024 Permian oil production. The article suggests that while production growth is strong, the stock is currently fairly valued.
