Viper Energy Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Production

Core Insights - Viper Energy Inc. (VNOM) reported Q3 2025 adjusted EPS of 40 cents, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents, but down from 49 cents a year ago [1][9] - The company generated operating income of $418 million, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $403 million and significantly up from $211 million in the same quarter last year [1][2] Production and Revenue - VNOM's oil-equivalent production reached 10,015 thousand barrels (MBoe), a substantial increase from 4,542 MBoe a year ago, and exceeded the estimate of 9,709 MBoe [3][9] - Oil accounted for approximately 51.5% of total production, with oil production rising to 5,160 MBbls from 2,482 MBbls year-over-year, surpassing the estimate of 5,054 MBbls [3][5] - Natural gas production increased to 14,655 million cubic feet (MMcf) from 6,150 MMcf in the same quarter of 2024 [4] Pricing - The average realized price per barrel of oil equivalent was $39.24, down from $45.83 in Q3 2024, while the average realized oil price was $64.34 per barrel, down from $75.24 year-over-year but above the estimate of $60.50 [5][6] - The price of natural gas was $1.02 per thousand cubic feet, significantly up from $0.13 in the year-ago quarter, while natural gas liquids were priced at $19.07 per barrel, slightly lower than $19.89 a year ago [6] Costs and Expenses - Total expenses for the quarter were $594 million, a sharp increase from $75 million in the prior-year quarter and above the estimate of $245.8 million [7][9] - On a per barrel of oil-equivalent (Boe) basis, total operating expenses were $3.50, down from $4.16 in the year-ago quarter, and below the estimate of $4.05 [7] Cash Flow and Balance Sheet - Net cash provided by operating activities was $281 million, up from $203 million in Q3 2024 [10] - As of September 30, 2025, VNOM had cash and cash equivalents of $53 million and net long-term debt of $2,241 million [11] Guidance - The company projects Q4 2025 production to be in the range of 124-128 Mboe/d, with full-year 2025 net production expected to be between 92.75-93.50 Mboe/d [12]