Viper Energy Partners LP reported Q2 2023 results, featuring record average production, increased base distribution, and strategic capital return through unit repurchases. The company's oil production increased by 5% quarter over quarter, marking a fifth consecutive company record. Viper also increased its annual base distribution by 8% to $1.08 per common unit.
Q2 2023 average production of 21,143 bo/d (37,681 boe/d), an increase of 5.1% from Q1 2023 and 7.0% year over year; highest in Company history
Q2 2023 consolidated net income (including non-controlling interest) of $79.9 million; net income attributable to Viper Energy Partners LP of $30.6 million, or $0.42 per common unit
Increasing annual base distribution by 8% to $1.08 per common unit; declared Q2 2023 base cash distribution of $0.27 per common unit
Repurchased 0.9 million common units in Q2 2023 for $24.3 million, excluding excise tax (average price of $26.61 per unit)
Viper Energy Partners provided guidance for Q3 2023 and updated guidance for the full year 2023, including net production estimates and unit costs.