Utility firm Kimbell's Q3 adjusted EBITDA misses analyst expectations

Overview

• Kimbell Q3 adjusted EBITDA misses analyst expectations

• Net income for Q3 2025 reported at $22.3 mln

• Company announces Q3 cash distribution of $0.35 per common unit

Outlook

• Kimbell affirms its 2025 financial and operational guidance ranges

• Company plans to repay $12.6 mln of debt with cash available for distribution

• Company maintains strong rig activity with 86 active rigs

Result Drivers

• PRODUCTION INCREASE - Kimbell's production rose by 1% between Q2 and Q3 2025, exceeding guidance midpoint, attributed to diversified and low decline production base

• STRONG RIG ACTIVITY - 86 rigs actively drilling on Kimbell's acreage, representing 16% market share of U.S. land rigs

• LOWER CASH G&A - Cash G&A per BOE was below the midpoint of guidance due to operational discipline

Key Details

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 2 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the integrated oil & gas peer group is "buy"

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Kimbell Royalty Partners LP is $17.00, about 22.8% above its November 5 closing price of $13.12

• The stock recently traded at 25 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 23 three months ago

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