CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freehold Royalties Ltd. (Freehold or the Company) (TSX:FRU) intends to release third quarter results on November 13, 2025 after market close. A conference call and webcast will be held at 9:30 am MT (11:30 am ET) on Friday, November 14, 2025. For Research Analysts wanting to participate in the call, please register in advance:https://register-conf.media-server.com/register/BIa70358a207164cd2bca2fcd6b4aefeeb. Once registered, you will receive a unique PIN t ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q3 2025, the company reported consolidated total revenue of $203 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of $174 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 85% [16][17] - Free cash flow increased by 15% year-over-year to $123 million [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Oil and gas royalty production reached a record of approximately 36,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day, marking a 9% sequential increase and a 28% year-over-year increase [4][17] - Water sales revenue hit a record of $45 million, representing a 74% sequential growth and a 23% year-over-year growth [4] - Produced water royalty revenues amounted to $32 million, reflecting a 5% sequential growth and a 16% year-over-year increase [4] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted that despite weak benchmark oil and gas prices, production volumes benefited from robust activity in specific subregions [5] - The average lateral lengths for wells year-to-date in 2025 are approximately 7% longer than last year and 23% longer compared to 2019 [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on consolidating high-quality Permian assets, taking advantage of the current low commodity price environment to acquire additional royalties and surface acreage [9][14] - Investments in water infrastructure have established the company as a competitive player in the Permian, allowing it to maintain and grow market share [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the long-term demand for oil, despite current low prices, citing structural declines in other shale basins [10][12] - The company believes it is well-positioned to capitalize on future price increases due to its strong cash flow margins and a robust balance sheet [13][16] Other Important Information - The company announced a three-for-one stock split of its common stock, expected to be completed in December 2025 [19] - The company closed on a $500 million credit facility, enhancing liquidity and providing flexibility for growth opportunities [12][20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is a good run rate for the business, and how much of your water sales are recycled barrels versus water from source? - Management indicated that they are working to minimize volatility in water sales and are focused on maximizing recycled water usage [25][26] Question: Can you provide details on the royalty acquisition announced? - Management stated that the acquisition is expected to provide a strong growth outlook and is operated by well-capitalized operators [22][24] Question: How does the company view its position in the power and data center market? - Management expressed confidence in their position, noting that they have significant available land and are in discussions for potential opportunities [22][24] Question: What is the outlook for the water resources business? - Management acknowledged recent volatility but emphasized efforts to stabilize and maximize recycled water production [25][26] Question: How does the company characterize the competitive landscape in the Permian? - Management noted ongoing opportunities in the pipeline and expressed optimism about future acquisitions across various regions [30][31]

Group 1 - The analyst has over 10 years of experience researching more than 1000 companies across various sectors including commodities and technology [1] - The focus has shifted from writing a blog to creating a value investing-focused YouTube channel, covering hundreds of companies [1] - The analyst expresses a preference for metals and mining stocks but is also knowledgeable in consumer discretionary, staples, REITs, and utilities [1]

Investor Presentation November 2025 In light of these factors, the events anticipated by Viper's forward-looking statements may not occur at the time anticipated or at all. Moreover, new risks emerge from time to time. Viper cannot predict all risks, nor can it assess the impact of all factors on its business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking statements it may make. Accordingly, you should ...

Core Insights - The AI investment landscape is experiencing a significant influx of capital, with notable investments such as NVIDIA's $100 billion into OpenAI and a broader $500 billion initiative [2][3] - Identifying undervalued AI stocks is challenging in a market where many technology stocks are perceived as overvalued, yet opportunities still exist [3][4] Company Overview: Black Stone Minerals L.P. (BSM) - Black Stone Minerals is positioned to benefit from the increasing energy demand driven by AI data centers, with strong profitability and a favorable valuation compared to other tech stocks [4][5] - The company has a unique business model that allows it to generate revenue through leasing mineral and royalty interests without bearing the operational risks associated with drilling [24][25] Energy Demand and Natural Gas - The demand for energy from data centers is projected to surge, with McKinsey estimating $6.7 trillion in capital expenditures needed by 2030 to meet compute power demands [9] - Natural gas is becoming a preferred energy source for data centers due to its reliability and efficiency, with capacity factors for natural gas combined cycle systems averaging 60% to 80% [10][13] Natural Gas Production and Market Position - Black Stone Minerals holds mineral rights across 20+ million gross acres in the U.S., with significant exposure to major producing basins [19] - The company is expanding its natural gas production capacity through development agreements, aiming to double its drilling obligations over the next five years [21][22] Financial Performance - Black Stone Minerals generated $245 million in Core Earnings in the TTM ended 2Q25, with a consistent growth trajectory in revenue and earnings since 2015 [26] - The company has maintained strong free cash flow, totaling $1.9 billion since 2020, which supports capital returns to shareholders [28][29] Profitability and Shareholder Returns - Black Stone Minerals boasts industry-leading profitability metrics, with a NOPAT margin improvement from 48% in 2019 to 64% in the TTM [27][33] - The company has increased its regular distribution from $0.08/unit in 2Q20 to $0.30/unit in 3Q25, providing a yield of approximately 9.3% [34][35] Market Outlook and Valuation - Despite lower oil prices impacting sales, rising natural gas prices have offset these declines, with projections indicating further increases in natural gas prices [38][39] - The current stock price implies a significant margin deterioration, yet historical growth rates suggest potential for a 50%+ increase in share value [41][42]

Company Overview - Freehold Royalties is an oil and gas royalty company with 6.1 million gross acres in Canada and 1.2 million in the US, with approximately 52% of its revenue derived from oil [1] Analyst Background - The analyst has over 10 years of experience researching companies across various sectors, including commodities like oil, natural gas, gold, and copper, as well as technology and emerging market stocks [1] - The analyst has researched over 1000 companies and has transitioned from writing a blog to a value investing-focused YouTube channel, covering hundreds of different companies [1] Investment Focus - The analyst expresses a preference for covering metals and mining stocks but is also comfortable with other industries such as consumer discretionary/staples, REITs, and utilities [1]

Company Overview - Viper Energy (NASDAQ: VNOM) has recently completed the acquisition of Sitio Royalties, which significantly enhances its production capacity to approximately 126,000 BOEPD [2] Production Growth - Following the acquisition, Viper Energy anticipates mid-single-digit production growth from the new production level by 2026 [2]

Group 1 - Sitio Royalties reported $145.66 million in revenue for Q2 2025, a year-over-year decline of 13.6% [1] - The EPS for the same period was $0.08, down from $0.15 a year ago, but exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.04 by 100% [1] - The reported revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $136.5 million, resulting in a surprise of +6.71% [1] Group 2 - Sitio Royalties' average daily combined production volume was 41,879.00 BOE/D, slightly above the average estimate of 40,916.75 BOE/D [4] - Average realized prices for natural gas were $1.43, significantly lower than the $2.09 average estimate [4] - Average realized prices for crude oil were $63.03, closely aligning with the estimated $62.98 [4] - Average realized prices for NGLs were $22.57, exceeding the $16.91 average estimate [4] - Revenue from NGLs was $19.98 million, surpassing the two-analyst average estimate of $14.7 million [4] Group 3 - Over the past month, shares of Sitio Royalties returned -4.2%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by +0.6% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market [3]

Group 1 - The core appeal of SBR lies in providing monthly cash flow to investors seeking regular income [1] - SBR owns a diversified portfolio of perpetual royalties from both producing and proved undeveloped oil wells [1]

Group 1 - The law firm Wohl & Fruchter LLP is investigating the fairness of the proposed merger between Sitio Royalties Corp. and Viper Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction valuing Sitio at approximately $19.41 per share [1][3] - The implied deal price of $19.41 per Sitio share is below the price targets set by at least four Wall Street analysts, raising concerns about the fairness of the merger [4][6] - Sitio shareholders will receive 0.4855 shares of Class A common stock of a new holding company for each share of Sitio, resulting in them owning only 20% of the combined company post-merger [3][4] Group 2 - Wohl & Fruchter LLP is examining whether the Sitio Board of Directors acted in the best interests of Sitio shareholders in approving the merger and if all material information regarding the transaction has been fully disclosed [4] - The firm has a history of representing investors in litigation related to corporate misconduct and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors [5]