Viper Energy's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Production

Core Viewpoint - Viper Energy Inc. reported strong first-quarter 2025 earnings, with adjusted earnings per share of 54 cents, exceeding estimates and showing improvement from the previous year [1] Production - The company produced 5,164 thousand oil-equivalent barrels (MBoe), an increase from 4,198 MBoe a year ago, surpassing estimates [3] - Oil accounted for 54.6% of total production, with oil production rising to 2,818 thousand barrels (MBbls) from 2,312 MBbls year-over-year [3] Realized Prices - The average realized price per barrel of oil equivalent was $47.25, down from $48.85 in Q1 2024, but above the estimate of $46.37 [4] - The average realized oil price was $71.33 per barrel, down from $76.61 year-over-year, exceeding the estimate of $69.76 [4] - Natural gas prices increased to $2.08 per thousand cubic feet from $1.22 a year ago, below the estimate of $2.79 [4] - The price for natural gas liquids was $24.52 per barrel, higher than $22.17 recorded a year ago, exceeding the estimate of $19.91 [5] Costs & Expenses - Total expenses for the first quarter were $90 million, up from $66 million in the prior-year quarter, exceeding the estimate of $88 million [6] - On a per barrel of oil-equivalent (Boe) basis, total operating expenses were $4.26, down from $4.51 year-over-year, and below the estimate of $4.33 [6] Cash Flow - Net cash provided by operating activities was $201 million, an increase from $115 million in Q1 2024 [7] Balance Sheet - As of March 31, 2025, Viper Energy had cash and cash equivalents of $560 million and net long-term debt of $830 million [8] Guidance - The company projects production for Q2 2025 to be in the range of 72.5-78 Mboe/d [9] - Full-year 2025 net production is projected to be in the 74.5-79 Mboe/d range [10]