Viper Energy Reports $68M Net Loss on $768M Impairment, Warns of More; Boosts Buyback to $1.75B & Dividend Amid Strong Production Growth

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Viper Energy reported a 2025 net loss due to a large non-cash impairment and warned of further write-downs, but highlighted significant production and reserve growth, a boosted share buyback program, and an increased dividend.

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• Reports $68 Million Net Loss Driven by Impairment

  Viper Energy reported a net loss attributable to the company of $68 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, a significant reversal from a $359 million net income in 2024. This loss was primarily due to a $768 million non-cash ceiling test impairment charge on proved oil and natural gas interests.

• Warns of Additional Material Impairment in Q1 2026

  The company explicitly stated that an additional material non-cash impairment of its assets is reasonably likely to occur in the first quarter of 2026, citing the overall decline in SEC Prices from Q1 2025 through the first two months of 2026.

• Achieves Record Production and Reserve Growth

  Average daily combined production volumes increased by 91% to 95,126 BOE/d for 2025. Proved oil and natural gas reserves more than doubled to 406,035 MBOE as of December 31, 2025, primarily driven by strategic acquisitions.

• Increases Share Repurchase Program to $1.75 Billion

  The board of directors approved an increase in the existing share repurchase program authorization from $750 million to $1.75 billion on February 18, 2026, with approximately $1.2 billion remaining available for future repurchases.

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Viper Energy's 2025 annual report reveals a net loss of $68 million, primarily driven by a substantial $768 million non-cash impairment charge on its proved oil and natural gas interests due to SEC pricing methodology. The company explicitly warns that an additional material non-cash impairment is reasonably likely in Q1 2026 due to continued declines in SEC prices. Despite these non-cash headwinds, Viper demonstrated significant operational expansion, with average daily production increasing to 95,126 BOE/d and proved reserves more than doubling to 406,035 MBOE, largely due to major acquisitions like the $4.0 billion Sitio Acquisition and the $873 million 2025 Drop Down. The company also strengthened its balance sheet by divesting non-Permian assets for $617 million, using proceeds to reduce debt. Furthermore, Viper increased its share repurchase program authorization to $1.75 billion and raised its annual base dividend to $1.52 per share, signaling a strong commitment to returning capital to shareholders amidst its growth strategy.