
Viper Energy anticipates 15% oil production per share growth in 2026 following Sitio acquisition

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Viper Energy anticipates a 15% increase in oil production per share for 2026 following its acquisition of Sitio Royalties. CEO Matthew Kaes Van’t Hof highlighted strong production growth despite oil price volatility and emphasized the acquisition's potential for substantial scale and financial accretion. The company plans to return $0.56 per share to stockholders this quarter, representing 75% of cash available for distribution. Management reaffirmed a net debt target of $1.5 billion and indicated flexibility in capital returns, including potential 100% distribution of excess cash when the target is met.

