VNOM · Viper Energy reported Q3 2026 net income of $300M on total operating…

Viper Energy reported Q3 2026 net income of $300M on total operating income of $661M, with adjusted EBITDA of $596M and free cash flow of $520M. The company announced two acquisitions (McElroy Ranch for ~$529M and pending Buckhorn for $280M cash plus stock) and raised full-year 2026 production guidance to 67,250-67,750 bo/d. EPS of $0.72 GAAP diluted beat the $0.68 consensus estimate.

• Q3 2026 net income of $300M vs year-ago net loss of $197M
• GAAP diluted EPS of $0.72 vs consensus estimate of $0.68 (beat)
• Total operating income of $661M, up 58% YoY from $418M
• Adjusted EBITDA of $596M; Adjusted EBITDA margin of 90%