Viper Energy, Inc. Class A

Stage 3 · Topping · week 1

As of Oct 22, 2026, Viper Energy is in Stage 3, the topping phase, now in its first week (since Oct 16, 2026). It closed at $45.35, 8.3% below its 52-week high and above its 200-day average, which is rising.

Viper Energy, Inc. owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. More about the company

$45.35

-0.72% today

$16.3B · Large cap

Market Neutral — Building

Pro read

Pro

Our read

Topping: the uptrend is tiring

Setup score

—

Momentum

Accelerating ⇈

Edge

—

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22

S2 39w

S2 25w

S4 25w

S2 21w

2023-08-162026-10-22

S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)

S1 6w → S2 39w → S3 3w → S2 25w → S3 12w → S4 25w → S1 6w → S4 6w → S1 4w → S2 21w → S3 12w → S2 4w → S4 1w → S3 1w current

Total tracked: 166 weeks across 14 stage runs.

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…30	VNOMViper Energy, Inc. Class A	Stage 3 · wk 1	76	+10.8%

vs 52W High

-8.3%

$34.37 lo$49.44 hi

8.3% below 52W high, weakening from peak

The stock is rolling over from its 52-week high. In Stage 3 distribution, new long positions carry high risk.

Stage Maturity

Week 1

1w13w26w

Week 1, early distribution

How long this stock has been in Stage 3 distribution. Longer tops often precede deeper Stage 4 declines.

vs 200 DMA

4.9%

200 DMA: $43.22 · rising

Stock is losing its 200 DMA. Once lost, it confirms Stage 4 risk. This is a major red flag for existing holders.

Rel Volume

0.99x

vs 50-day avg

Volume spikes on down days during Stage 3 signal distribution, with institutions exiting. Stage analysis reads that as a warning against new long positions.

Trend Health

↗ ⇈

Short-term trend rising gently, and accelerating

Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.

+10.8%

+2.1%

-2.1%

YTD

+21.9%

+29.0%

Scan Membership

Breakout Watch

Latest: 2024-07-19

8 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.

A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.

Recent Stage Timeline

2026-10-22S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.99x

2026-10-21S3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.64x

2026-10-20S3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.41x

2026-10-19S3

Wk 1 · Vol 1.00x

2026-10-16S34→3

Wk 1 · Vol 0.93x

2026-10-15S4

Wk 1 · Vol 1.04x

2026-10-14S4

Wk 1 · Vol 1.37x

2026-10-13S4

Wk 1 · Vol 1.89x

2026-10-12S4

Wk 1 · Vol 0.97x

2026-10-09S42→4

Wk 1 · Vol 0.99x

2026-10-08S2

Wk 5 · Vol 1.58x

2026-10-07S2

Wk 4 · Vol 1.32x

Moving averages & range

50 DMA

$43.39

200 DMA

$43.22

52W High

$49.44

52W Low

$34.37

5D Low

$45.02

Resistance levels (recent highs)

20d High

$45.85

60d High

$45.96

120d High

$49.44

250d High

$49.44

Next resistance

+1.1%

to 20d High

P/E (TTM)

2267.5

Forward 17.2

Earnings Growth (YoY)

+160.7%

Revenue +115.2%

ROE

+1.1%

Profit margin +3.1%

Dividend Yield

5.36%

P/B 1.7

Viper Energy: quick answers

What stage is Viper Energy in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Viper Energy (VNOM) is in Stage 3, the topping phase. It entered Stage 3 on Oct 16, 2026 and is in its first week there. What the four stages mean

Is Viper Energy in an uptrend?

Its uptrend has stalled. Viper Energy is in Stage 3, the topping phase that follows an advance. It trades 4.9% above its 200-day average, which is rising.

How far is Viper Energy from its 52-week high?

Viper Energy closed at $45.35 on Oct 22, 2026, 8.3% below its 52-week high of $49.44. Its 52-week low is $34.37.

How has Viper Energy performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Viper Energy is up 29.0% over the past year and up 21.9% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Viper Energy in?

Viper Energy is in the Oil & Gas Midstream industry, part of the Energy sector.

About this companyEnergy· Oil & Gas Midstream

Viper Energy, Inc. owns, acquires, and exploits oil and natural gas properties in North America. It focuses on owning and acquiring mineral and royalty interests in the Permian Basin. Viper Energy, Inc. was formerly known as Viper Energy Partners LP and changed its name to Viper Energy, Inc. in November 2023. Viper Energy, Inc. was founded in 2013 and is based in Midland, Texas. Viper Energy, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Diamondback Energy, Inc.

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All analytics based on EOD data. Data as of 2026-10-22. Past data patterns are not indicative of future results. This page is a data analytics tool only.