Viper Energy, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

12 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividends per share (FY)$2.33$2.40$1.75$2.44$1.10$0.68$1.82$2.12$1.23$0.78$0.86$0.25
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A10.28%5.53%7.61%12.13%5.81%15.79%13.61%5.38%4.88%6.16%11.91%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A131.85%64.36%120.55%304.85%-23.75%108.66%176.08%117.40%-594.77%280.74%745.97%

Dividend Payout History

45 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-11-20November 13, 252025-11-13$0.58
2025-08-21August 14, 252025-08-14$0.53
2025-05-22May 15, 252025-05-15$0.57
2025-03-13March 06, 252025-03-06$0.65
2024-11-21November 14, 242024-11-14$0.61
2024-08-22August 15, 242024-08-15$0.64
2024-05-22May 14, 242024-05-15$0.59
2024-03-12March 04, 242024-03-05$0.56
2023-11-24November 15, 232023-11-16$0.57
2023-08-17August 09, 232023-08-10$0.36
2023-05-18May 10, 232023-05-11$0.33
2023-03-10March 02, 232023-03-03$0.49
2022-11-25November 16, 222022-11-17$0.49
2022-08-23August 15, 222022-08-16$0.81
2022-05-19May 11, 222022-05-12$0.67
2022-03-11March 03, 222022-03-04$0.47
2021-11-18November 09, 212021-11-11$0.38
2021-08-19August 11, 212021-08-12$0.33
2021-05-20May 12, 212021-05-13$0.25
2021-03-11March 03, 212021-03-04$0.14
2020-11-19November 10, 202020-11-12$0.10
2020-08-20August 12, 202020-08-13$0.03
2020-05-21May 13, 202020-05-14$0.10
2020-02-28February 20, 202020-02-21$0.45
2019-11-15November 07, 192019-11-08$0.46
2019-08-21August 13, 192019-08-14$0.47
2019-05-20May 10, 192019-05-13$0.38
2019-02-25February 15, 192019-02-19$0.51
2018-11-19November 08, 182018-11-12$0.58
2018-08-20August 10, 182018-08-13$0.60
2018-04-27April 19, 182018-04-20$0.48
2018-02-26February 15, 182018-02-19$0.46
2017-11-14November 06, 172017-11-07$0.34
2017-08-24August 15, 172017-08-17$0.33
2017-05-25May 16, 172017-05-18$0.30
2017-02-24February 15, 172017-02-17$0.26
2016-11-18November 08, 162016-11-11$0.21
2016-08-22August 11, 162016-08-15$0.19
2016-05-23May 12, 162016-05-16$0.15
2016-02-26February 17, 162016-02-19$0.23
2015-11-20November 10, 152015-11-13$0.20
2015-08-21August 12, 152015-08-14$0.22
2015-05-22May 13, 152015-05-15$0.19
2015-02-27February 18, 152015-02-20$0.25
2014-11-28November 19, 142014-11-21$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Viper Energy, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Viper Energy, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Viper Energy, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Viper Energy, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Viper Energy, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Viper Energy, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Viper Energy, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Viper Energy, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Viper Energy, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Viper Energy, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.