Black Stone Minerals reported a decrease in mineral and royalty production, totaling 33.6 MBoe/d, alongside a net income of $78.4 million and adjusted EBITDA of $109.2 million for the second quarter of 2023. Despite lower realized prices and revenues, the company maintained a strong financial position with zero outstanding debt and a distributable cash flow of $103.6 million.
Mineral and royalty production decreased by 9% to 33.6 MBoe/d.
Net income was reported at $78.4 million, with adjusted EBITDA totaling $109.2 million.
Distributable cash flow remained strong at $103.6 million, marking the fifth consecutive quarter above $100 million.
A distribution of $0.475 per unit was announced, representing a 13% increase over the previous year.
The Company expects full-year 2023 production volumes to be within the original guidance range of 37 - 39 MBoe/d, driven by increased drilling activity in the Shelby Trough and Austin Chalk plays.