Viper Energy Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results

Viper Energy reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $300 million and operating income of $661 million, above the FactSet estimate of $625.2 million. Earnings per share were $0.72, exceeding the $0.66 consensus estimate. The board declared a $0.50-per-share base cash dividend, payable November 19, 2026, and the company repurchased about 2.1 million Class A shares for approximately $90 million.