Viper Energy’s Surging Volume Hits $340M, Ranking 268th as Merger-Driven Volatility Pushes Stock Lower

Viper Energy (VNOM) saw a 292.47% surge in trading volume to $340 million on August 18, 2025, ranking 268th in market activity. The stock closed down 1.46% despite a key milestone in its merger with Sitio Royalties Corp., which shareholders approved earlier in the day. The deal is set to close on August 19, 2025, with Sitio Class A shareholders receiving 0.4855 shares of New Viper, while Class C shares will be canceled. Sitio’s stock will halt trading on the NYSE ahead of the merger’s completion.

The transaction combines Sitio’s oil and gas royalty assets with Viper’s operational infrastructure, aiming to enhance shareholder returns through expanded resource control and efficiency. Sitio’s unitholders will also receive equivalent units and Class B shares in the merged entity. The merger, cleared by regulators, reflects broader energy sector consolidation amid shifting market dynamics. However, integration risks, including synergies and personnel retention, remain uncertainties for the post-merger entity.

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