VNOMViper Energy, Inc. Class A
Since it joined the list
VNOM has been on the Red List since 2026-07-03 — now down -20.3% from its 52-week high.
Structural break signals
VNOM qualifies for the Red List on decline depth.
The structural read
What price action says about VNOM.
VNOM qualifies for the Red List on decline depth — down -20.3% from its rolling 252-day high. Past 30% with the high set inside the last four months — the recency clause that often precedes further breakdown.
Cross-confirmation: decline sigma also reads 11.3σ over 20 bars.
52-week range
Questions about VNOM
What people ask.
Why is VNOM on Broken Stocks?
VNOM qualifies for the Red List on decline depth. It is down -20.3% from its rolling 252-day high of $51.13, set on 2026-05-05 — 59d ago.
Is VNOM a falling knife?
No. The falling-knife label usually implies a steep, severe drop — typically 30% or more from a fresh high. VNOM is down -20.3% from its 52-week high, which qualifies for the Watch tier but is shallower than the falling-knife pattern. It's an early-stage decline rather than a sharp breakdown.
Is VNOM a buy?
Broken Stocks does not issue buy or sell recommendations. The list is a rules-based technical warning system. It tracks structural decline depth and recency — not company quality, management, fundamentals, or news. Always do your own research and consult a licensed advisor.
Where is VNOM trading inside its 52-week range?
At $40.75, VNOM sits 3.7% of the way from its 52-week low ($40.35) to its 52-week high ($51.13). A reading below 25% indicates price is hugging the bottom of the range; above 75%, the top.
How fast has VNOM been declining?
The current 20.3% decline accrued over 59d, which annualizes to roughly -125.6% per year. Annualized pace is a sanity check — a 30% decline in three months is a different signal than a 30% decline over two years.