Viper Energy, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• On February 23, 2026, Viper Energy, Inc. (a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.) filed an 8-K and issued a press release reporting financial and operating results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. The release also announced the fourth-quarter 2025 base and variable cash dividends, an increase in the annual base dividend effective with Q4 2025, and an increase to the company’s share buyback authorization. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 23, 2026; reporting period: quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
• Announced fourth-quarter 2025 base and variable cash dividends (specific amounts provided in the press release).
• Increased the annual base dividend beginning with Q4 2025.
• Increased the company’s share buyback authorization.
• Form 8-K signed by Teresa L. Dick, CFO, Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary.

Why It Matters

• Dividend increases and a larger buyback authorization are direct signals that the company is returning more capital to shareholders, which matters to income-focused and total-return investors.
• The Q4 and full-year 2025 results provide the latest earnings and operating information; investors should review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed figures (revenue, net income, per-share metrics) and dividend amounts to assess cash flow and payout sustainability.