Viper Energy

VNOM

Market cap $6.22B

MIDLAND, Texas, Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) (“Viper”), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: FANG) (“Diamondback”), today announced that it plans to release fourth quarter 2025 financial results on February 23, 2026 after the market closes.

Viper's Q3 2025 results were in line with expectations, with strong total production and solid oil production. Viper is selling its non-Permian assets for $670 million. These assets have around 9,500 BOEPD (50% oil) in expected 2026 production but limited associated inventory.

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Michigan-based Nemes Rush Group sold 319,503 shares of Viper Energy in the third quarter. The position was worth an estimated $12.18 million as of the previous period.

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