SCHEDULE 13G/A: T. Rowe Price Associates Discloses 7.7% Stake in Viper Energy Inc.

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. has filed an amended Schedule 13G, reporting a beneficial ownership of 7.7% in Viper Energy Inc.'s common stock as of March 31, 2025.

Summary

• T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. filed an Amendment No. 2 to Schedule 13G regarding its beneficial ownership in Viper Energy Inc.
• As of March 31, 2025, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. beneficially owned an aggregate of 10,090,758 shares of Viper Energy Inc. common stock.
• This aggregate amount represents 7.7% of Viper Energy Inc.'s common stock outstanding.
• T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. holds sole voting power over 9,791,027 shares and sole dispositive power over 9,996,351 shares.
• The filing certifies that the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The document is a factual disclosure of beneficial ownership, providing no explicit positive or negative sentiment regarding the issuer's performance or outlook.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing reflects a significant institutional investment in Viper Energy Inc., an entity operating in the energy sector. Such disclosures are standard for large investment firms managing client assets and indicate their portfolio allocations within various industries.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The disclosure of a significant stake by a major institutional investor like T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. can influence market perception and potentially investor confidence in Viper Energy Inc.

Key Dates

Keywords

Viper Energy Inc., T. Rowe Price Associates, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Investment Adviser, SEC Filing, Institutional Investor