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Outperform 81 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
$509.00
▼(-41.01% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/19/26
The score is driven primarily by exceptional financial strength (high margins, strong cash conversion, and minimal leverage) and a largely constructive earnings update with strong liquidity and growth initiatives. Offsetting factors are a technically overbought setup and a high valuation (elevated P/E with low yield), which increases downside sensitivity if growth or execution slows.
Positive Factors
Conservative Balance Sheet
TPL's near-zero leverage and a debt-to-equity ratio around 0.01 provide durable financial flexibility. This conservative capital structure supports opportunistic M&A, capital spending for strategic projects, and stable shareholder returns without reliance on external funding during commodity or cycle stress.
High Profitability & Cash Conversion
Exceptional margins and strong operating cash flow (FCF closely tracking earnings) create persistent free cash generation. High cash conversion funds capex, dividends, buybacks and strategic investment optionality, making core cash flows resilient across multi‑year cycles despite commodity swings.
Strategic Diversification Initiatives
Investments in desalination and data‑center partnerships provide durable optionality beyond royalties. If executed, these initiatives can create new recurring revenue streams, leverage TPL land/water rights, and de‑risk commodity dependence by capturing long-term structural demand from water services and AI compute infrastructure.
Negative Factors
Growth & FCF Volatility
TPL exhibits notable revenue and FCF variability across years (FCF dipped ~5.5% in 2025). Persistent volatility can complicate planning for large-scale desalination/data center investments and makes multi‑year cash flow forecasting less certain, increasing execution and reinvestment risk.
Execution / Timing Risk on New Projects
Orla Phase 2b delays and unanswered scaling economics create sustained execution risk. Large desalination and co‑located data center plans depend on technical, permitting and power solutions; multi‑year uncertainty could delay revenue diversification and require additional capital or partnerships to scale economically.
Commodity & Activity Exposure
TPL's royalty and lease income remain sensitive to oil prices and basin activity. A prolonged weaker price environment or sustained rig declines can reduce lease bonuses, royalties and well completions, pressuring longer-term revenue growth and increasing dependency on successful diversification to offset commodity cyclicality.

Texas Pacific Land (TPL) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Texas Pacific Land Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionTexas Pacific Land Corporation engages in the land and resource management, and water services and operations businesses. The company's Land and Resource Management segment manages approximately 880,000 acres of land. This segment also holds own a 1/128th nonparticipating perpetual oil and gas royalty interest (NPRI) under approximately 85,000 acres of land; a 1/16th NPRI under approximately 371,000 acres of land; and approximately 4,000 additional net royalty acres located in the western part of Texas. In addition, this segment engages in easements and commercial leases activities, such as oil, gas and related hydrocarbons, power line and utility easements, and subsurface wellbore easements. Further, this segment leases its land for processing, storage, and compression facilities and roads; and is involved in sale of materials, such as caliche. Its Water Services and Operations segment provides full-service water offerings, including water sourcing, produced-water gathering/treatment, infrastructure development, disposal solutions, water tracking, analytics, and well testing services to operators in the Permian Basin. This segment also holds royalties for water sourced from its land. Texas Pacific Land Corporation was founded in 1888 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
How the Company Makes MoneyTexas Pacific Land generates revenue through multiple key streams. Primarily, it earns money by leasing its land to oil and gas companies, who pay for the right to explore and extract resources. The company receives lease bonuses, which are upfront payments made by lessees, and ongoing royalties based on the volume of oil and gas produced from its properties. Additionally, TPL earns revenue from surface use agreements, allowing companies to use the land for activities related to energy extraction, such as drilling sites and pipelines. The company's significant land holdings in resource-rich areas, particularly in the Permian Basin, enhance its revenue potential. Furthermore, TPL may engage in partnerships with exploration and production companies, leveraging its land assets to foster profitable arrangements that contribute to its earnings.

Texas Pacific Land Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Feb 18, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 06, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive outlook driven by multiple operational and financial records, strong free cash flow, conservative balance sheet with substantial liquidity, strategic investments into data center infrastructure (Bolt) and meaningful progress on desalination R&D. Key risks include a weaker oil price environment (-15% realized decline YoY), Permian activity contraction (rig count down ~26%) and remaining execution and scaling uncertainties for desalination and large data center projects. On balance, highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights.
Q4-2025 Updates
Positive Updates
Quarterly Operational Records
Q4 set records for oil & gas royalty production, water sales volumes and produced water royalties; water sales exceeded 1 million barrels per day for the first time and grew 36% year-over-year (Q4).
Strong Q4 Financial Metrics
Q4 consolidated revenue of approximately $212 million, adjusted EBITDA of $178 million, adjusted EBITDA margin of 84%, and quarter free cash flow of $119 million.
Record Annual Consolidated Results
Fiscal year 2025 delivered record consolidated revenue, net income and free cash flow of approximately $498 million (an 8% year-over-year increase).
Robust Production Growth and Multi-Year CAGR
Full-year royalty production increased 29% year-over-year; FY produced water royalty daily volumes rose 25%, and TPL achieved 3-year CAGRs (2022–2025) of 17% for oil & gas royalty production, 18% for water sales and 30% for produced water royalty volumes.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns
Declared regular dividend of $0.60 per share, a 12.5% increase versus prior quarter; capital expenditures for 2025 were $66 million (at low end of guidance).
Strong Balance Sheet and Liquidity
Ended year with $145 million cash, zero debt and a newly closed $500 million credit facility that remains fully undrawn, providing flexibility to invest, acquire assets and return capital.
Strategic Next-Generation Initiatives
Strategic investment in Bolt Data & Energy (AI/data center platform chaired by Eric Schmidt) with TPL retaining ROFR to supply water; active site evaluations and advanced customer/developer discussions across acreage.
Desalination and Tech Development Progress
10,000 bbl/day Orla Phase 2b desalination facility nearing completion with an implemented process improvement from R&D expected to reduce cycles, capital and operating costs; plan to invest ~$20 million in co-location equipment to test waste heat capture and data center cooling.
Well Inventory and Efficiency Trends
Line-of-sight wells totaled 19.5 net (5.6 permitted, 9.8 DUCs, 4.0 completed-not-producing); average lateral lengths increased (wells on TPL acreage 8% longer vs prior year; new permitted wells avg lateral 35% longer vs 2024) and over 100 new permits >15,000 ft, 34 wells >20,000 ft.
Industry Positioning Amid DUC Drawdown
Management cites industry DUC drawdown (est. ~600 DUCs in 2025) and remaining Permian DUC inventory (3,500–4,000) as providing at least a year-plus runway to support completions without adding rigs, supporting basin production resiliency.
Negative Updates
Lower Realized Oil Prices
Realized oil prices declined year-over-year by 15%, and the broader oil price environment declined from roughly $95/bbl in 2022 to $65/bbl in 2025, partially offsetting results.
Permian Activity Contraction
Permian horizontal rig count down approximately 26% per Baker Hughes, leading to a decline in 'line-of-sight' wells basin-wide driven by significant DUC drawdown and lower rig activity.
Desalination Timing Uncertainty and Power Intensity Concerns
Orla Phase 2b was delayed from an original target of end-2025 and is now expected to begin taking produced water 'in the coming months'; market debate remains about power intensity to scale freeze desalination and the economics depend on waste heat capture and other efficiencies.
Data Center Opportunity Still Early and Uncertain
Bolt and other data center projects are in advanced conversations but remain early-stage; timelines, commercial terms and revenue timing are uncertain and subject to extensive due diligence and confidentiality constraints.
Scaling & Capital Uncertainty for Large-Scale Desal/Co-Location
TPL noted it is too early to define capital needs to scale treated water to large increments (e.g., +250,000 bbl/day) and that economics will depend on design, gen capacity, and potential capital offsets from co-located power/data center synergies.
Modest Full-Year Water Sales Growth
While Q4 water sales grew 36% YoY, full-year water sales daily volumes increased more modestly by 4% YoY, indicating variability across periods.
Company Guidance
For fiscal 2026 TPL guided modest capital spending of roughly $65–$75 million (including about $20 million to install co‑location equipment at the Orla desalination site to test waste‑heat capture and data‑center cooling), expects the Orla Phase 2b 10,000 bpd R&D desalination facility to begin taking produced water and ramp volumes in the coming months, and emphasized a strong liquidity position with $145 million cash, zero debt and a $500 million undrawn credit facility; management reiterated the ability to invest opportunistically, pursue self‑funded acquisitions and expand shareholder returns after a strong FY2025 that generated record free cash flow of ~ $498 million (Q4 FCF ~$119M), with Q4 consolidated revenue of ~$212M, adjusted EBITDA of ~$178M (84% margin), prior-year capex of $66M (incl. $6M payables), and a newly declared regular dividend of $0.60 per share (up 12.5% sequentially).

Texas Pacific Land Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are standout: very high profitability (net margin ~60% in 2025; EBITDA margin ~84%), exceptionally conservative balance sheet (near-zero leverage), and strong, high-quality cash generation with FCF closely tracking earnings. Main offsets are growth/FCF volatility and a modest 2025 deceleration versus 2024.
Income Statement
92
Very Positive
Revenue has expanded strongly over the cycle (from $303M in 2020 to $798M in 2025), with a modest +3.3% increase in 2025 after a stronger 2024. Profitability is exceptional for the industry: net profit margin remains very high (~60% in 2025; ~64% in 2024) and EBITDA margin is also extremely strong (~84% in 2025). The main weakness is growth volatility (notably the 2023 and 2020 declines) and some margin inconsistency in the latest year due to missing/zero-reported gross and EBIT margin fields for 2025, which reduces comparability.
Balance Sheet
97
Very Positive
The balance sheet is exceptionally conservative with minimal leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.01 in 2025 and near-zero in prior years), giving substantial financial flexibility. Equity and assets have grown meaningfully over time, and returns on equity remain very strong (about 33% in 2025; roughly 39–58% in 2021–2023). The key watch item is that ROE has eased from prior peak levels and 2025 debt rose versus 2024 (still very low in absolute terms).
Cash Flow
90
Very Positive
Cash generation is robust and high-quality: operating cash flow is strong ($546M in 2025) and closely tracks earnings (free cash flow is ~89% of net income in 2025 and ~94–96% in 2022–2024). The company easily covers its debt burden with operating cash flow (coverage ~7.5x in 2025). The primary weakness is near-term deceleration—free cash flow declined ~5.5% in 2025 after growth in 2024, reflecting some volatility despite consistently high conversion.
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue772.39M798.19M705.82M631.60M667.42M450.96M
Gross Profit675.39M798.19M634.54M583.27M634.53M421.47M
EBITDA643.62M655.46M564.30M500.81M577.68M378.65M
Net Income476.39M481.38M453.96M405.64M446.36M269.98M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.52B1.62B1.25B1.16B877.43M764.06M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments531.81M144.81M369.83M725.17M510.83M428.24M
Total Debt16.51M32.35M453.00K1.17M1.96M1.45M
Total Liabilities156.95M164.37M115.56M113.20M104.54M112.35M
Stockholders Equity1.37B1.46B1.13B1.04B772.89M651.71M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow514.69M486.38M460.98M403.26M427.94M249.62M
Operating Cash Flow558.81M545.91M490.67M418.29M447.15M265.16M
Investing Cash Flow-383.59M-595.85M-471.75M-60.31M-21.40M-15.00M
Financing Cash Flow-177.33M-176.04M-378.09M-144.61M-336.81M-104.95M

Texas Pacific Land Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price862.91
Price Trends
50DMA
340.42
Positive
100DMA
324.76
Positive
200DMA
334.51
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
41.87
Negative
RSI
86.94
Negative
STOCH
85.98
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TPL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 862.91 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 393.19, above the 50-day MA of 340.42, and above the 200-day MA of 334.51, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 41.87 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 86.94 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 85.98 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for TPL.

Texas Pacific Land Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
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Sector (65)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
81
Outperform
$30.38B63.2037.15%0.72%12.48%6.24%
77
Outperform
$27.36B10.6517.60%2.64%11.14%-21.32%
77
Outperform
$14.66B16.148.58%4.27%7.55%-34.40%
74
Outperform
$23.87B14.5211.86%3.39%26.13%31.42%
74
Outperform
$10.44B17.278.71%17.05%1028.81%
69
Neutral
$13.91B53.782.26%3.16%-8.07%-87.88%
65
Neutral
$15.17B7.614.09%5.20%3.87%-62.32%
* Energy Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
TPL
Texas Pacific Land
502.85
74.18
17.30%
CTRA
Coterra Energy
30.75
3.72
13.76%
DVN
Devon Energy
43.67
7.37
20.31%
OVV
Ovintiv
50.83
8.61
20.39%
AR
Antero Resources
34.00
-3.90
-10.29%
PR
Permian Resources
17.75
4.29
31.84%

Texas Pacific Land Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingStock Split
Texas Pacific Land Highlights Record Results, Strategic Expansion
Positive
Feb 18, 2026

Texas Pacific Land Corporation, a major Permian Basin-focused land and royalty owner, reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 consolidated revenues, net income and free cash flow, driven by surging oil and gas royalty production, strong water services performance and higher surface-related income. On February 18, 2026, the company detailed a year of aggressive capital deployment, including a $450.7 million Midland Basin royalty acquisition, a $50 million strategic investment in data infrastructure firm Bolt Data & Energy, a new $500 million revolving credit facility, a three-for-one stock split and a 12.5% dividend increase, underscoring ample liquidity, expanding exposure to next-generation data-center and desalination opportunities, and enhanced returns for shareholders despite commodity price headwinds.

The most recent analyst rating on (TPL) stock is a Buy with a $403.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Texas Pacific Land stock, see the TPL Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Texas Pacific Land Partners with Bolt Data & Energy
Positive
Dec 17, 2025

On December 17, 2025, Texas Pacific Land Corporation announced a strategic partnership with Bolt Data & Energy, Inc. to develop large-scale data center campuses on TPL-owned land in West Texas. This collaboration, aligned with Bolt’s vision of creating a world-leading data center network, is set to leverage abundant local energy resources while potentially transforming the region into a hub for AI compute infrastructure. As part of the agreement, Bolt raised $150 million, including a $50 million investment from TPL, granting TPL significant equity participation and rights to provide water for future projects.

The most recent analyst rating on (TPL) stock is a Buy with a $1017.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Texas Pacific Land stock, see the TPL Stock Forecast page.

Stock Split
Texas Pacific Land Announces Forward Stock Split
Neutral
Dec 2, 2025

On November 5, 2025, Texas Pacific Land Corporation announced a three-for-one forward stock split of its common stock, which will become effective on December 22, 2025. This move is expected to increase the number of authorized shares significantly, with trading on a split-adjusted basis commencing on December 23, 2025, potentially impacting the company’s market positioning and shareholder value.

The most recent analyst rating on (TPL) stock is a Buy with a $1050.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Texas Pacific Land stock, see the TPL 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: Feb 19, 2026