VNOM Viper Energy Partners dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Viper Energy Partners's latest dividend was on Mar 6, 2025 (ex-date) with a payout of $0.65 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $2.49 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 5.63% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend has an increase of $0.04, or 7% from the prior distribution.
Key dates
- VNOM last dividend date: Mar 6, 2025
VNOM dividend stats
vs. Energy sector
Dividend yield
VNOM has a dividend yield of 5.63% which is higher than the Energy sector and the industry average. If we compare it with the Energy sector average of 4.48%, Viper Energy Partners's dividend yield is 26% higher. The historical 5-year average of VNOM's dividend yield is 3.2%, which is less than the current one.
Dividend history
Viper Energy Partners has been paying dividends since 2014. VNOM has distributed four dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has an increase of 345% since twelve months ago. And with the price of the stock up by 15% from a year ago, the dividend yield has an increase of 287%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.65 | 6% |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.61 | 4.15% |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.64 | 3.75% |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.59 | 3.1% |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.29 | 1.5% |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.27 | 0.9% |
Viper Energy Partners dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
VNOM has a payout ratio of 65.2% which is higher than the Energy sector average but lower than the industry average. In comparison with the Energy sector average of 61.1%, Viper Energy Partners's payout ratio is 7% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
VNOM dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPM Evolution Petroleum Corp | 9.24% | $0.48 | 1,200% |
| VNOM Viper Energy Partners LP | 5.51% | $2.49 | 65.2% |
| PHX Phx Minerals Inc | 3.73% | $0.15 | 250% |
| OXY Occidental Petroleum Corp | 1.82% | $0.9 | 34.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Viper Energy Partners pay a dividend?
Yes, Viper Energy Partners has paid four dividends in the last twelve months. VNOM has been paying dividends since 2014.
When was VNOM's last dividend?
Viper Energy Partners's last regular dividend was on Mar 6, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.65 per share.
How much dividend does Viper Energy Partners pay (per share)?
VNOM has paid dividend of $2.49 per share in the last year.
What is Viper Energy Partners's dividend yield?
Currently Viper Energy Partners's dividend yield is 5.63%.
How often does Viper Energy Partners pay dividends?
Viper Energy Partners has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Viper Energy Partners's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Viper Energy Partners is 65.2%.
Does Viper Energy Partners pay a good dividend?
Viper Energy Partners's dividend yield is more than the Energy sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
and Sharadar.