Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) Stock
VNOM has an Alpha Score of 50 out of 100 (weak), computed on Oct 31, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 2 members of Congress disclosed 3 trades in VNOM since 2025: 2 purchases and 1 sale, most recently August Lee Pfluger (purchase, Mar 13, 2026). 6 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported VNOM in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is D.E. Shaw's at $231.78M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 253.0 and its net margin 2.9% (key statistics as of Nov 6, 2026).
What is VNOM's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 50 reflects weak overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, weak quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 31, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM)?
Most recent: August Lee Pfluger (purchase, Mar 13, 2026); records start Jun 24, 2025.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| August Pfluger R-TX · House | 2026-03-13 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-07-10 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-24 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026.
See all VNOM political trades →Which hedge funds own VNOM?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 5.47M | $231.78M | +4% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 1.61M | $68.07M | +101% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 472K | $20.00M | -31% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 467K | $19.78M | -70% |
| Marshall Wace | 314K | $13.32M | -50% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 70K | $2.95M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Viper Energy, Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 26 | Diamondback Energy, Inc. | 10%+ Owner | SELL | 510.1K | $23.3M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are VNOM's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 6, 2026
How does VNOM's valuation compare with the Energy sector?
| Metric | VNOM | Energy median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 253.0 | 15.2 | 87 |
| Net margin | 2.89% | 11.56% | 90 |
| Return on equity | 1.23% | 16.19% | 92 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.48% | 3.53% | 72 |
Medians over the Energy stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 8, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
AlphaScala analysis on VNOM
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Viper Energy, Inc. do?
Viper Energy, Inc. is a corporation focused on owning, acquiring, and exploiting mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties across North America. It primarily concentrates on oil-weighted basins, with a core emphasis on the prolific Permian Basin known for its extensive zones of oil and natural gas-bearing rock formations. As a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Viper Energy, Inc. benefits from development activities on its acreage conducted by Diamondback and third-party operators, generating revenue through royalties tied to production volumes and commodity prices. The company engages in strategic acquisitions to expand its portfolio of net royalty acres, encompassing interests in horizontal wells that enhance its exposure to upstream energy production without direct operational involvement. Viper Energy, Inc. plays a key role in the energy sector by providing a pure-play investment vehicle in mineral and royalty assets, supporting the midstream and upstream segments of the oil and gas industry. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Midland, Texas, it operates through its general partner, Viper Energy Partners GP LLC, and maintains a lean structure with no direct employees, leveraging partnerships for asset management and growth.