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Outperform 76 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:76Outperform
Price Target:
$16.00
▲(8.55% Upside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/10/26
The score is led by strong financial performance (notably cash generation) and an attractive valuation profile (low P/E and very high yield). Technicals are supportive with positive momentum and price above key moving averages, while the earnings call was constructive but tempered by flat 2026 production guidance and gas realization volatility.
Positive Factors
Cash generation strength
Kimbell has delivered consistently strong operating cash flow and very strong free cash flow in 2024–2025, producing high cash conversion. Durable cash generation supports distributions, opportunistic buybacks, deleveraging and M&A optionality without reliance on volatile capital markets.
Reserve growth and inventory depth
Record proved developed reserves and a line‑of‑sight inventory that exceeds maintenance needs provide structural support for future royalty volumes. Low multi‑year PDP decline and multi‑basin positions give sustained production resilience and upside from deeper horizons without operating costs.
Improved liquidity and credit terms
An extended, lower‑cost revolving facility with meaningful undrawn capacity and modest net leverage (~1.5x net debt/TTM EBITDA) meaningfully reduces refinancing risk, preserves financial flexibility for M&A or buybacks, and supports durable capital allocation choices across cycles.
Negative Factors
Natural gas realization volatility
Material exposure to Waha and seasonal widening in gas differentials create persistent realization risk for a portion of revenues. Until pipeline takeaway improves (noted relief expected in 2027), realized prices and cash receipts for that gas book will structurally depress margins and cash flow variability.
Rising leverage trend
Leverage has meaningfully increased year-over-year, tightening balance‑sheet flexibility. Higher debt ratios raise interest and covenant sensitivity, limit the pace at which management can redeem mezzanine capital or pursue large acquisitions, and increase vulnerability to commodity or rate shocks.
Flat near-term production outlook
Guidance that keeps production flat year‑over‑year highlights limited organic growth because Kimbell does not operate wells. With modestly higher maintenance well assumptions, durable volume expansion will likely require acquisitions or stronger operator activity, constraining internal growth prospects.

Kimbell Royalty Partners (KRP) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Kimbell Royalty Partners Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionKimbell Royalty Partners, LP, together with its subsidiaries, acquires and owns mineral and royalty interests in oil and natural gas properties in the United States. As of December 31, 2021, it owned mineral and royalty interests in approximately 11.4 million gross acres and overriding royalty interests in approximately 4.7 million gross acres. The company's mineral and royalty interests are located in 28 states and include ownership in approximately 122,000 gross wells, including approximately 46,000 wells in the Permian Basin. It serves as the general partner of the company. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Fort Worth, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneyKimbell Royalty Partners generates revenue primarily through the collection of royalties on the production of oil and natural gas from the properties in which it holds mineral rights. The company earns a percentage of the revenue generated from the extraction of these resources, which is typically based on a fixed royalty rate. As oil and gas prices fluctuate, KRP's revenue can vary significantly, making it sensitive to market conditions. The company also engages in strategic acquisitions of additional mineral and royalty interests to expand its portfolio and increase its revenue potential. Partnerships with various operators in the energy sector, who are responsible for drilling and production, further enhance KRP's revenue streams by ensuring ongoing production from its holdings.

Kimbell Royalty Partners Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 26, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call presented multiple strong operational and financial achievements — record proved developed reserves (≈+8%), higher quarterly distribution (+6%), solid Q4 revenues ($76M) and adjusted EBITDA ($64.8M), an improved credit facility and conservative leverage (~1.5x net debt/TTM EBITDA). Challenges noted were limited near-term production growth (2026 guidance flat vs. 2025), seasonal gas realization headwinds (natural gas differential widened from 18% to 24% in Q4), modestly higher maintenance well count after an acquisition, and remaining mezzanine capital that management plans to address opportunistically. Overall, the positive operational momentum, balance sheet actions and tax-efficient distributions outweigh the highlighted near-term pricing and capital-structure considerations.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Permian Exposure
Completed a $230 million acquisition of mineral and royalty interests beneath the Mabee Ranch (Midland Basin) in 2025, reinforcing the Permian as the company's leading area for production, activity and inventory.
Distribution Growth and Tax-Efficient Returns
Declared Q4 2025 cash distribution of $0.37 per common unit, up 6% from Q3 2025. Full-year distributions totaled $1.60 per common unit, 100% classified as return of capital (no dividend income taxes). Q4 distribution represents ~75% of cash available for distribution.
Record Reserves and Stable Production
Proved developed reserves increased approximately 8% in 2025 to a record ~73 million Boe. Q4 run rate production was 25,627 Boe/d, exceeding the midpoint of guidance; 2026 production guidance midpoint remains stable at 25,500 Boe/d.
Strong Q4 Financial Performance
Q4 oil, natural gas and NGL revenues totaled $76.0 million and consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $64.8 million. Cash G&A in Q4 was $6.2 million (cash G&A $2.63 per Boe), and full-year cash G&A was $2.51 per Boe (below the midpoint of guidance).
Improved Capital Structure and Liquidity
Amended credit agreement (Dec 16, 2025) reaffirmed $625 million borrowing base/elected commitments, lowered bank debt cost by 35 basis points, and extended maturity to Dec 16, 2030. At 12/31/25, $441.5 million drawn on revolver, ~1.5x net debt to trailing-12-month adjusted EBITDA, and ~$183.5 million undrawn capacity.
Operational Activity and Inventory
Active rig count of 85 rigs across Kimbell acreage (≈16% of U.S. land rigs). Line-of-sight wells exceed the number needed to maintain flat production, indicating operational resilience and inventory depth.
Catalyst from Barnett-Woodford and Multi-Basin Optionality
Company owns all depths across much of its acreage, providing upside from Barnett-Woodford development without paying test costs; management expects accelerating development on assets and sees opportunity to be a leading consolidator in a >$650 billion U.S. royalty sector.
Negative Updates
Natural Gas Realization Volatility and Waha Exposure
Natural gas realizations widened seasonally: differential increased from 18% in Q3 to 24% in Q4 (6 percentage-point increase). Approximately 15% of gas production is exposed to Waha pricing, which has been weak historically, creating near-term realization pressure for that portion.
Production Guidance Flat Year-over-Year
2026 production guidance midpoint is unchanged from 2025 at 25,500 Boe/d, indicating stability rather than near-term production growth and reflecting that Kimbell does not control operator development cadence.
Maintenance Well Assumption Increased Modestly
Net line-of-site maintenance well assumption rose to 6.8 from 6.5, driven by the Boren acquisition, implying a slightly higher maintenance drilling requirement to hold production flat.
Outstanding Mezzanine/Preferred Capital Considerations
While 50% of Series A cumulative convertible preferred units were redeemed in Q2 2025, some mezzanine or preferred capital remains outstanding. Management expects opportunistic redemptions in H2 2026, balancing redemption against M&A optionality and financing costs.
Seasonality and Pricing Uncertainty for Realizations
Oil differentials were flat quarter-over-quarter (2%), NGL realizations were flat, but seasonal winter increases in gas differentials (Q4/Q1) add near-term earnings variability; longer-term improvement depends on pipeline takeaway (Waha relief expected in 2027).
Company Guidance
Kimbell's 2026 guidance keeps the production midpoint unchanged from 2025 at 25,500 Boe/d (Q4 run‑rate was 25,627 Boe/d, slightly above the midpoint) and reflects a modest increase in net line‑of‑site maintenance wells to 6.8 (from 6.5); Q4 oil, gas and NGL revenues were $76.0M with consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $64.8M, cash G&A of $6.2M in Q4 ($2.63/Boe) and $2.51/Boe for FY2025, proved developed reserves rose ~8% to ~73M Boe, and active rig count stood at 85 rigs (16% of U.S. land rigs); management declared a Q4 distribution of $0.37/unit (75% of cash available for distribution, ~100% expected to be return of capital) and returned $1.60/unit for 2025, while balance‑sheet metrics include a $625M committed revolving credit facility (maturing Dec 16, 2030) with $441.5M drawn, ~$183.5M undrawn and net debt/T12M adjusted EBITDA of ~1.5x, with the remaining 25% of CFFO earmarked to pay down RCF borrowings as management stays opportunistic on mezzanine redemptions and M&A.

Kimbell Royalty Partners Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Above-average fundamentals driven by consistently strong operating cash flow and very strong free cash flow in 2024–2025, plus solid recent profitability and multi-year revenue expansion. Offsets are commodity-linked volatility (including a negative FCF year in 2023) and a notable leverage uptick in 2025 that reduces flexibility.
Income Statement
74
Positive
Revenue has expanded meaningfully over the cycle (from ~$93M in 2020 to ~$334M in 2025), including a very strong 2025 growth rate, indicating improving scale. Profitability is solid in the most recent year (2025 net margin ~16.8% and EBITDA margin ~39.8%), but results have been volatile: 2020 showed a large loss and margins have swung sharply year-to-year (e.g., much stronger in 2022–2023, weaker in 2024). Overall, the earnings power looks good, but the variability fits a commodity-exposed business and limits the score.
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Leverage has moved higher recently: debt-to-equity increased to ~0.84 in 2025 versus ~0.31–0.39 in 2022–2024, reducing balance-sheet flexibility. Equity remains sizable (2025 equity ~$532M on assets of ~$1.23B), and the latest return on equity (~10.5% in 2025) is respectable, but still below the stronger 2022 level. Net-net, the balance sheet is adequate, but the rising leverage trend is a clear risk factor.
Cash Flow
78
Positive
Cash generation is a key strength: operating cash flow is consistently strong (roughly $167M–$251M in 2021–2025) and free cash flow is very strong in 2024–2025 (~$251M and ~$246M, respectively). Cash conversion is high, with free cash flow roughly matching reported earnings in recent years, supporting distributions/deleveraging capacity. The main blemish is volatility, highlighted by a large negative free cash flow year in 2023, so cash flows are strong but not perfectly steady.
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue333.83M310.65M273.18M285.04M178.41M
Gross Profit313.39M155.12M156.38M218.71M131.13M
EBITDA133.16M172.47M209.54M197.76M88.79M
Net Income90.95M12.25M66.45M111.93M33.86M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.23B1.12B1.34B1.08B601.49M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments43.98M34.17M30.99M24.64M7.05M
Total Debt450.98M242.72M296.09M235.25M219.68M
Total Liabilities456.18M256.42M309.32M263.34M252.64M
Stockholders Equity690.64M780.22M871.27M602.62M329.60M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow245.73M250.71M-316.54M25.18M35.37M
Operating Cash Flow246.46M250.92M174.27M166.64M91.44M
Investing Cash Flow-223.48M-209.89K-246.68M-374.72M-55.57M
Financing Cash Flow-13.17M-247.53M78.38M226.06M-38.62M

Kimbell Royalty Partners Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price14.74
Price Trends
50DMA
13.50
Positive
100DMA
13.09
Positive
200DMA
13.39
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
0.29
Positive
RSI
64.58
Neutral
STOCH
72.97
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KRP, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 14.74 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14.38, above the 50-day MA of 13.50, and above the 200-day MA of 13.39, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.29 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 64.58 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.97 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for KRP.

Kimbell Royalty Partners Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
84
Outperform
$1.31B18.5817.61%12.53%-12.51%-59.55%
80
Outperform
$3.28B9.3827.16%9.94%-0.75%-29.40%
76
Outperform
$1.80B11.7412.05%13.84%-2.71%-113.80%
70
Outperform
$2.32B10.1517.48%9.33%
66
Neutral
$1.11B13.614.32%7.51%-14.84%-16.23%
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
54
Neutral
$61.22M28.280.02%6.02%18.14%-68.41%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
KRP
Kimbell Royalty Partners
14.74
1.59
12.13%
DMLP
Dorchester Minerals
27.24
0.36
1.35%
SBR
Sabine Royalty
75.88
14.44
23.50%
PVL
Permianville Royalty
1.86
0.47
33.55%
BSM
Black Stone Minerals
15.43
1.62
11.71%
MNR
Mach Natural Resources LP
13.79
0.83
6.40%

Kimbell Royalty Partners Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Kimbell Royalty Partners Authorizes $100 Million Unit Buyback
Positive
Mar 9, 2026

On March 6, 2026, Kimbell Royalty Partners’ board approved a common unit repurchase program authorizing the partnership to buy back up to $100 million of its outstanding common units through December 31, 2027. The buybacks may be executed opportunistically in the open market or via private transactions using cash on hand, free cash flow or borrowings under its revolver, giving Kimbell a flexible capital return tool that can be suspended or modified in response to market conditions and legal or contractual constraints.

The most recent analyst rating on (KRP) stock is a Buy with a $16.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kimbell Royalty Partners stock, see the KRP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Kimbell Royalty Partners Reports Strong Q4 2025 Results
Positive
Feb 26, 2026

On February 26, 2026, Kimbell Royalty Partners reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting Q4 run-rate production of 25,627 Boe/d, $76 million in oil, gas and NGL revenue, and $24.8 million in net income. The partnership also posted an updated Spring 2026 investor presentation, underscoring its practice of disseminating financial information through regulatory filings, press releases, public calls and its website.

Operational metrics showed continued strength, with 85 rigs active on Kimbell’s acreage at year-end 2025, representing about 16% of the U.S. land rig count, and proved developed reserves up roughly 8% to nearly 73 million Boe. The company highlighted a low five-year average PDP decline rate of 14% and an inventory of drilled but uncompleted wells and permits slightly above the level needed to sustain flat production, supporting the resilience and stability of its production base.

Financially, Kimbell reaffirmed a $625 million borrowing base and elected commitments on its secured revolving credit facility and, on December 16, 2025, extended the facility’s maturity to December 2030 while lowering borrowing costs by 35 basis points. Fourth-quarter consolidated Adjusted EBITDA reached $64.8 million, and the Board approved a Q4 2025 cash distribution of $0.37 per common unit, a 6% increase from Q3, with 75% of cash available for distribution paid out and 25% allocated to debt reduction.

Management noted that 2025 included key milestones, such as the $230 million acquisition of mineral and royalty interests under the Mabee Ranch in the Midland Basin and the redemption of half of the Series A preferred units, moves that expanded the Permian footprint and simplified the capital structure. Initiated 2026 operational guidance kept the production range unchanged from 2025, reflecting confidence in ongoing development and a stable production base, while reinforcing Kimbell’s positioning as a major consolidator in a U.S. royalty market it estimates at more than $650 billion.

The most recent analyst rating on (KRP) stock is a Hold with a $14.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kimbell Royalty Partners stock, see the KRP Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Kimbell Royalty Partners Enhances Credit Agreement Structure
Positive
Dec 16, 2025

On December 16, 2025, Kimbell Royalty Partners entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, enhancing its financial structure with a senior secured reserve-based revolving credit facility of up to $1.5 billion and extending the maturity date to December 16, 2030. This agreement, backed by the company’s oil and natural gas assets, includes provisions for interest rates, borrowing base redeterminations, and financial covenants, which are crucial for maintaining financial stability and operational flexibility.

The most recent analyst rating on (KRP) stock is a Hold with a $17.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kimbell Royalty Partners stock, see the KRP Stock Forecast page.

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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Mar 10, 2026