Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.30
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) Dividend History
Income profile from 2014 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.3%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
2 years
VNOM Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 19.1% and trend is rising.
VNOM Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.3%
Trailing DPS$2.30
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-1.5%
5Y CAGR27.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)19.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.3%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return11.5%
5Y Total Return194.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)58.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$29,40110Y ago$31,81720Y ago$19,215
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
VNOM Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
VNOM Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Viper Energy, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
VNOM has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -1.5% and 5-year CAGR of 27.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, VNOM returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.3% dividend yield, 1.3% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 19.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 194.0%, with dividends contributing 58.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,817 today.
VNOM Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.83
Avg/Payment$0.5415
Latest Change+30.8%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026Latest | $0.6800 | ↑ +30.8% | 3.75% | May 21, 2026 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | $0.5200 | ↓ -10.3% | 5.04% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.5800 | ↑ +9.4% | 6.27% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↓ -7.0% | 6.14% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.5700 | ↓ -12.3% | 6.01% | May 22, 2025 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.6500 | ↑ +6.6% | 6.00% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.6100 | ↓ -4.7% | 4.67% | Nov 21, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.6400 | ↑ +8.5% | 4.95% | Aug 22, 2024 |
VNOM Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.3%
#3 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
2Y
27.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd VNOMViper Energy, Inc. | $15.5B | 5.3% | — | 2 | Unknown |
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 TPLTexas Pacific Land C… | $24.5B | 0.6% | 30.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
 NRPNatural Resource Par… | $1.3B | 4.2% | 42.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $51.6B | 2.2% | 69.5% | 8 | Watch |
 CTRACoterra Energy Inc. | $24.7B | 2.8% | 39.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 HALHalliburton Company | $29.2B | 2.0% | 45.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
 SLBSLB N.V. | $72.2B | 2.2% | 47.8% | 4 | Sustainable |
VNOM Annual Dividend History (2013–2026)
14 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 9.9% |
| 2025 | $2.33 | -2.9% | 4 | $-0.48 | — | — | 19.1% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | 37.1% | 4 | $3.82 | 62.8% | 1.59x | 19.7% |
| 2023 | $1.75 | -28.3% | 4 | $2.69 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 14.4% |
| 2022 | $2.44 | 121.8% | 4 | $2.00 | 122.0% | 0.82x | 20.0% |
| 2021 | $1.10 | 61.8% | 4 | $0.85 | 129.4% | 0.77x | 9.0% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | -62.6% | 4 | $-2.84 | — | — | 5.6% |
| 2019 | $1.82 | -14.2% | 4 | $0.75 | 242.7% | 0.41x | 14.9% |
| 2018 | $2.12 | 72.5% | 4 | $2.01 | 105.5% | 0.95x | 17.4% |
| 2017 | $1.23 | 59.0% | 4 | $1.07 | 114.9% | 0.87x | 10.1% |
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VNOM — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VNOM stock.
How much dividend does VNOM pay per share?
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.30 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is VNOM's next ex-dividend date?
VNOM's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. VNOM typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is VNOM's dividend safe?
VNOM's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has VNOM increased its dividend?
VNOM has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +27.9%.
How often does VNOM pay dividends?
Viper Energy, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.30 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 12+ years from 2014 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in VNOM grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in VNOM five years ago would be worth approximately $29,401 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is VNOM's yield on cost for long-term holders?
VNOM's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +19.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.