Top Wall Street analysts recommend these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns
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- Viper Energy (VNOM) declared a Q1 2026 base dividend of $0.38 per share and a variable dividend of $0.30 per share, yielding about 5%.
- RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold initiated coverage of Viper Energy with a buy rating and a $58 price target, citing its scale, Permian focus, and 75% liquids‑weighted production mix.
- Viper Energy benefits from a 39% ownership stake by Diamondback Energy, giving it visibility into forward activity and high‑margin organic growth.
- Permian Resources (PR) announced a Q2 2026 base dividend of $0.16 per share, offering a 3.2% yield, and received a buy rating and $27 price target from Hanold.
- Hanold updated his estimates for Permian Resources, Devon Energy, and Matador Resources to reflect the impact of an acquisition of undeveloped acres in the New Mexico Delaware Basin.
Why it matters: Investors gain steady income and potential capital appreciation from Viper Energy’s 5% yield and Permian Resources’ 3.2% yield, while the analysts’ buy ratings support higher share prices for shareholders.
