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VNOM dividend safety score
Viper Energy, Inc. · Energy
VNOM scores 32/100 for dividend safety, which means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) has a solid dividend yield of 3.06%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 32 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Watch.
- Safety rank: #115 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: May, Nov
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 12, 2026 (estimated)
VNOM dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.33 | -2.9% |
| 2024 | $2.40 | +37.1% |
| 2023 | $1.75 | -28.3% |
| 2022 | $2.44 | +121.8% |
| 2021 | $1.10 | +61.8% |
| 2020 | $0.68 | -62.6% |
| 2019 | $1.82 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How VNOM compares
| VNOM | Energy avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 32 | 46 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 3.06% | 5.40% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 10 Energy stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming VNOM dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Nov 12, 2026 | $0.6800 |
| ~Feb 11, 2027 | $0.6800 |
| ~May 13, 2027 | $0.6800 |
| ~Aug 12, 2027 | $0.6800 |
Estimates based on VNOM's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would VNOM pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $31 | $3 |
| $10,000 | $306 | $26 |
| $50,000 | $1,532 | $128 |
| $100,000 | $3,064 | $255 |
To earn $1,000 a month from VNOM at today's yield you would need about $391,594 invested, roughly 8,824 shares.
Based on the current yield of 3.06%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent VNOM dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | $0.6800 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | $0.5800 |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.5300 |
| May 15, 2025 | $0.5700 |
| Mar 6, 2025 | $0.6500 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | $0.6100 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.6400 |
| May 14, 2024 | $0.5900 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | $0.5600 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | $0.5700 |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $0.3600 |
| May 10, 2023 | $0.3300 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
VNOM dividend FAQ
Is the VNOM dividend safe?
Viper Energy, Inc. has a dividend safety score of 32 out of 100, which we rate Watch. That means warning signs that the dividend could be at risk. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the VNOM dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for VNOM is about 3.06%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does VNOM pay dividends?
Viper Energy, Inc. pays dividends twice a year.
How much would $10,000 in VNOM earn in dividends?
At a yield of 3.06%, $10,000 invested in VNOM would pay about $306 a year, or roughly $26 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next VNOM ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for VNOM is expected around November 12, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.