Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) Dividend
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) currently pays a dividend yield of 5.58%, distributing $2.31 per share annually ($0.68 per quarter). The company operates in the Energy sector.
VNOM dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 5.58% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $2.31 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.68 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 14, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 4, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 97% |
| Sector | Energy |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $41.40 |
What VNOM pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 5.58% yield, $10,000 invested in VNOM generates about $558.00 per year, or roughly $139.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $41.40, derived from the $2.31 annual dividend and the 5.58% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 24.2 | $55.80 | $13.95 |
| $5,000 | 120.8 | $279.00 | $69.75 |
| $10,000 | 241.6 | $558.00 | $139.50 |
| $25,000 | 603.9 | $1,395.00 | $348.75 |
| $100,000 | 2,415.6 | $5,580.00 | $1,395.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
VNOM dividend payment schedule
VNOM pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026, with payment on September 4, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Viper Energy, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | September 4, 2026 | $0.68 | Confirmed |
| November 14, 2026 | December 5, 2026 | $0.68 | Projected |
| February 14, 2027 | March 7, 2027 | $0.68 | Projected |
| May 14, 2027 | June 4, 2027 | $0.68 | Projected |
To collect a VNOM dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How VNOM's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. VNOM's 5.58% is 1.83 percentage points above that median, ranking 233rd of 584 by yield.
Within Energy, where we track 40 names, the median yield is 5.22% — putting VNOM above its sector.
What the numbers mean
VNOM pays out roughly 97% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, VNOM distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
VNOM dividend FAQ
When is the next VNOM ex-dividend date?
The next VNOM ex-dividend date is August 14, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 4, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is VNOM's dividend yield?
VNOM currently yields 5.58%, based on $2.31 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does VNOM pay dividends?
VNOM pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.68 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of VNOM generate?
At the current 5.58% yield, $10,000 invested in VNOM would produce roughly $558.00 per year, or about $139.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is VNOM a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. VNOM is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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