Is Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) a buy in 2026?
Yes, on balance. The Compass leans toward accumulating Viper Energy, Inc. at current levels.
The purest way to own Permian barrels without drilling a single well, and the market keeps treating it like a driller.
Where VNOM is headed
Viper in 2028 looks less like an oil company and more like a Permian toll road with a 6-7% yield. The mineral and royalty acreage sits underneath Diamondback's best rock, which means every barrel Diamondback pumps, every third-party operator on the same sections, and every refrac on legacy wellbores throws off cash to Viper without a single dollar of drilling capex. By late 2027, we expect the combined Viper acreage footprint to be pushing 60,000+ net royalty acres in the Midland and Delaware basins after the Endeavor-related drops finish flowing through, with production north of 60,000 boe/d on a run-rate basis.
Read the full Compass Direction on VNOM
The complete destination call, the overlooked angle, milestones, and bull, base, and bear price scenarios (around $45.27).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:VNOM) a buy in 2026?
Yes, on balance. The Compass leans toward accumulating Viper Energy, Inc. at current levels. The purest way to own Permian barrels without drilling a single well, and the market keeps treating it like a driller.
What is VNOM's Compass Score?
Viper Energy, Inc. scores 76/100 on Alexandria's Compass, placing it in the "Favorable" tier. Scores blend eight factors and update weekly.
What is the price target for VNOM?
Alexandria's full Compass Direction includes bull, base, and bear price scenarios with the valuation math behind each. Read the full breakdown on the VNOM page.
Compass verdicts are AI-generated, forward-looking editorial research from publicly available data, not investment advice or a recommendation regarding any security. Scores and verdicts update as the data changes.