Viper Energy Partners LP (VNOM) Stock Forecast
VNOM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.75 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $55.45 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 2, 2026 EPS estimate $0.58
- 52-week range
- $35.84 – $50.95
VNOM analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
VNOM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
VNOM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.66 | $0.40 | $0.84 | $0.40 | +65.9% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.68 | $1.59 | $3.61 | $1.66 | +61.4% | 15 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.62 | $1.58 | $3.67 | $2.68 | −2.3% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
VNOM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $606.2M | $487.0M | $656.0M | +54.2% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.42B | $2.17B | $2.61B | +73.8% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.38B | $2.11B | $2.57B | −1.7% | 12 |
VNOM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
VNOM revenue: reported and forecast
VNOM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.65 | $0.65 | $0.66 | +5.4% | 3 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.59 | $2.58 | $2.64 | $2.62 | $2.68 | +3.6% | 4 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.43 | $2.50 | $2.54 | $2.52 | $2.62 | +7.9% | 4 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
VNOM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; VNOM beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from VNOM
20 analysts cover Viper Energy Partners; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $55.45, 23.2% above the latest close of $45.02. Analysts expect earnings of $2.68 per share for 2026, +61.4% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $2.62 per share on revenue of $2.4 billion. Viper Energy Partners beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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VNOM forecast FAQ
What is Viper Energy Partners's price target?
The average analyst price target for Viper Energy Partners is $55.45, 23.2% above the latest close of $45.02.
Is Viper Energy Partners a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering Viper Energy Partners, 15 rate it a strong buy, 5 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Viper Energy Partners's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $2.68 per share for 2026 (range $1.59 to $3.61); for 2027 the estimate is $2.62.
What is Viper Energy Partners's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.4 billion, growth of 73.8%; for 2027 it is $2.4 billion.
When does Viper Energy Partners report earnings?
Viper Energy Partners is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 2, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.58.
Does Viper Energy Partners usually beat earnings estimates?
Viper Energy Partners reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.