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Viper Energy Partners: A 2.5x Permian Footprint Expansion Meets Mid-Single-Digit 2026 Growth Targets!

Viper Energy Partners LP delivered a mixed performance in the fourth quarter of 2025, framing an investment environment rich with both opportunities and risks. On the positive side, the company emphasized a transformational year marked by substantial acquisitions, expanding their Permian Basin acreage by nearly 2.5 times. This expansion supports a strategic intent to enlarge their footprint in the high-quality inventory within the Permian, which should facilitate continued growth. The company’s relationship with Diamondback Energy, a key operator in the region, remains strategic, underpinning Viper’s activity levels and ongoing development in the Permian. Financially, Viper Energy addressed their balance sheet effectively by fully repaying a $500 million term loan, resulting in a net debt of approximately $1.6 billion, maintaining a leverage just over one turn.