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Dec 31, 2023
Viper Energy Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Viper Energy's financial and operating results were reported for Q4 2023, highlighting key achievements and strategic initiatives.
Key Takeaways
Viper Energy reported a net income attributable to Viper Energy, Inc. of $57.0 million, or $0.70 per common share, and an average production of 24,533 bo/d (43,783 boe/d) for Q4 2023. The company also repurchased 1.0 million Class A common shares for $28.7 million and closed the acquisition of certain mineral and royalty interests from affiliates of Warwick Capital Partners and GRP Energy Capital.
Q4 2023 average production reached 43,783 boe/d.
Net income attributable to Viper Energy, Inc. was $57.0 million, or $0.70 per common share.
1.0 million Class A common shares were repurchased for $28.7 million.
Acquisition of mineral and royalty interests from Warwick Capital Partners and GRP Energy Capital was completed.
Forward Guidance
Viper Energy initiated production guidance for Q1 2024 and the full year 2024, anticipating Q1 to be the weakest quarter due to the timing of large pads, but expecting significant growth throughout the year with Q4 2024 expected to be at or above the high-end of the guidance range.
Positive Outlook
- Initiating average daily production guidance for Q1 2024 of 25,000 to 25,500 bo/d (44,750 to 45,500 boe/d).
- Initiating full year 2024 average daily production guidance of 25,500 to 27,500 bo/d (45,500 to 49,000 boe/d).
- Strong activity levels are seen across the acreage position.
- Significant production growth is expected to occur throughout the year.
- Q4 2024 is expected to be at, or above, the high-end of the guidance range.
Challenges Ahead
- Q1 2024 is expected to be the weakest quarter of the year.
- The weakness in Q1 is primarily a result of the timing of large pads.
- Production levels on properties in which Viper has mineral and royalty interests are subject to developmental activity by other operators.
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