Kimbell Royalty Partners Announces Second Quarter 2025 Results

Core Insights - Kimbell Royalty Partners reported a strong operational performance with 88 active rigs, representing a 17% market share of the U.S. land rig count, despite a 7% decline in overall U.S. land rig activity [1][3][4] - The company announced a cash distribution of $0.38 per common unit for Q2 2025, reflecting a 10.3% annualized yield based on the closing price on August 6, 2025 [4][8] - Kimbell's financial results for Q2 2025 included total revenues of $86.5 million and net income of approximately $26.7 million, with a consolidated Adjusted EBITDA of $63.8 million [10][11][35] Operational Performance - The active rig count on Kimbell's acreage decreased by only 2% quarter over quarter, while the overall U.S. land rig count dropped by 7% [3] - The company experienced a 9% increase in net DUCs (drilled but uncompleted wells) quarter over quarter, primarily driven by the Permian Basin [3][8] - Kimbell's average daily production for Q2 2025 was 25,355 barrels of oil equivalent (Boe) per day, with approximately 47% from natural gas and 53% from liquids [16] Financial Highlights - Kimbell's Q2 2025 revenues from oil, natural gas, and NGLs totaled $74.7 million, with a net income attributable to common units of approximately $2.0 million [10][35] - The company reported cash G&A (general and administrative) expenses of $9.6 million, with cash G&A per BOE at $2.36, reflecting operational discipline [12][35] - As of June 30, 2025, Kimbell had approximately $462.1 million in debt, with a net debt to trailing twelve-month consolidated Adjusted EBITDA ratio of approximately 1.6x [13][36] Distribution and Debt Management - The Board of Directors approved a cash distribution payment of 75% of cash available for distribution for Q2 2025, amounting to $0.38 per common unit [6][33] - Kimbell plans to allocate the remaining 25% of cash available for distribution to pay down approximately $13.6 million of outstanding borrowings under its secured revolving credit facility [6][33] - The distribution is expected to be considered a return of capital, enhancing after-tax returns for unitholders [4][7]