VNOM
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Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) closed at $49.90 as of 2026-05-01, trading 48.3% above its 200-week moving average of $33.65. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 42.0% last week. With a 14-week RSI of 75, VNOM is in overbought territory.
Trading volume is running at 0.5x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.79 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 571 weeks of data, VNOM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought VNOM at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +37.9%.
With a market cap of $18.7 billion, VNOM is a large-cap stock. Free cash flow yield is currently negative, meaning the company is burning cash. Return on equity stands at -2.9%. The stock trades at 1.9x book value.
Share count has increased 133.4% over three years, indicating dilution.
Over the past 11 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in VNOM would have grown to $514, compared to $409 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 16.0% vs 13.7% for the index — confirming VNOM as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -100% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: VNOM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After VNOM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 8 historical episodes, buying VNOM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +37.8% after 12 months (median +16.0%), compared to +16.2% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 62% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +83.2% vs +31.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment VNOM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
VNOM has crossed below its 200-week MA 8 times with an average 1-year return of +37.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Apr 2016 | 48 | 32.8% | +7.2% | +413.6% |
| Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 | 1 | 0.4% | -10.2% | +396.5% |
| Jul 2016 | Feb 2017 | 28 | 22.2% | +13.7% | +465.1% |
| Apr 2017 | May 2017 | 2 | 1.6% | +80.9% | +409.8% |
| May 2017 | Jul 2017 | 8 | 8.9% | +93.2% | +404.3% |
| Aug 2017 | Aug 2017 | 1 | 5.4% | +162.0% | +433.3% |
| Jan 2020 | Feb 2020 | 1 | 0.4% | -34.1% | +231.3% |
| Feb 2020 | Sep 2021 | 81 | 73.4% | -9.7% | +297.5% |
| Average | 21 | — | +37.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VNOM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Viper Energy, Inc. (VNOM) is currently 48.3% above its 200-week moving average of $33.65. It would need to fall to $33.65 to cross below the line.
What is VNOM's 200-week moving average price?
Viper Energy, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $33.65 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when VNOM drops below its 200-week moving average?
VNOM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 8 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +37.9%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is VNOM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about VNOM as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 75 (overbought). Free cash flow is currently negative. Return on equity is -2.9%. Price-to-book is 1.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does VNOM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11 years, $100 invested in VNOM would have grown to $514, compared to $409 for the S&P 500. That's 16.0% annualized vs 13.7% for the index. VNOM has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does VNOM pay a dividend?
Yes. Viper Energy, Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 441.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01