Viper Energy (VNOM) Q2 Oil Output Up 58%
Viper Energy (NASDAQ:VNOM), a mineral and royalty interest owner focused on the Permian Basin, released its results on August 4, 2025. The key news: revenue (GAAP) outperformed analyst expectations at $297 million compared to a $288.8 million consensus, while earnings per share (GAAP) missed, posting $0.28 versus $0.37 forecasted. The company reported a large jump in oil production but saw earnings pressured by higher non-cash charges and deal expenses. The quarter underscored significant expansion through acquisitions and continued capital returns to shareholders, even as profit margins narrowed compared to last year.
Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q1 2025 earnings report.
Viper Energy is a company that owns mineral and royalty interests, mainly in Texas' Permian Basin. This model lets it collect a share of oil and gas production revenue without paying to drill wells or operate equipment. The firm's business depends on acquiring new acreage and earning royalties from operators like Diamondback Energy.
Source Fool.com
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