Viper Energy, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM), a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., filed a Form 8-K on May 4, 2026 announcing its financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 and declaring first-quarter 2026 base and variable cash dividends. The company attached a press release dated May 4, 2026 (Exhibit 99.1) with the detailed results. The filing was signed by Teresa L. Dick, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Assistant Secretary.

Key Details

• Filing date: May 4, 2026; reporting results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• Announced first-quarter 2026 base and variable cash dividends (press release provides dividend amounts and payment details).
• Press release titled “Viper Energy, Inc., a Subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc., Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results” is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Cover page interactive data included (Inline XBRL) as Exhibit 104; Form 8-K signed by Teresa L. Dick.

Why It Matters
This 8-K alerts investors that Viper has released its latest quarterly earnings and has declared cash distributions for Q1 2026—both key items for evaluating income and near-term returns from VNOM. Retail investors should review the attached press release for the specific revenue, earnings, production figures and the declared dividend amounts and payment dates to assess impact on income expectations and valuation.