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Dorchester Minerals (NASDAQ: DMLP) posts lower 2025 income and payouts data

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Dorchester Minerals, L.P. reported full-year 2025 net income of $57.4 million, or $1.16 per common unit, down from $92.4 million, or $2.13 per unit, in 2024. Operating revenues declined to $152.8 million from $161.5 million, reflecting weaker overall results.

As of December 31, 2025, the Partnership’s independent engineering consultant estimated total proved oil and natural gas reserves at 15.6 million barrels of oil equivalent, 61% of which are oil and natural gas liquids and all classified as proved developed producing. About 86% of reserves are tied to Royalty Properties and 14% to Net Profits Interests.

From May 2025 through February 2026, Dorchester Minerals distributed $133.5 million to common unitholders attributable to 2025 activity, highlighting substantial cash distributions despite lower earnings.

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  • Material earnings decline: 2025 net income fell to $57.4 million from $92.4 million and net income per common unit dropped to $1.16 from $2.13, a significant year-over-year reduction in profitability.

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2025 earnings and cash flow weakened even as reserves and payouts remained solid.

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. posted a sharp decline in performance, with 2025 net income of $57.352M versus $92.449M in 2024 and net income per common unit dropping from $2.13 to $1.16. Operating revenues also fell from $161.523M to $152.832M, indicating a tougher commodity or volume environment.

Despite weaker earnings, the business continues to be underpinned by significant proved reserves of 15.6M boe as of December 31, 2025, all proved developed producing and 61% liquids, which typically carry higher margins. The reserve mix is heavily weighted to Royalty Properties, which generally have no operating cost burden.

The Partnership distributed $133.5M to unitholders from May 2025 through February 2026 attributable to 2025 activity, signaling continued strong cash returns relative to earnings. Actual sustainability of these distributions will depend on future commodity prices, development activity on its properties, and any changes in regulatory or economic conditions outlined in its SEC filings.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 24, 2026
 
DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
000-50175
 
81-0551518
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(Commission
 
(IRS Employer
incorporation)
 
File Number)
 
Identification No.)
 
 
3838 Oak Lawn, Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75219
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (214) 559-0300
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
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Common Units Representing Limited Partnership Interest
 
DMLP
 
NASDAQ Global Select Market
 
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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
The Registrant is furnishing its press release dated February 24, 2026, which announces the Registrant's results for the year ended December 31, 2025.  The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference.
 
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And 9.01
Regulation FD Disclosure and Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
 
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Exhibits
 
 
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Press Release dated February 24, 2026, announcing the Registrant's results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
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In accordance with general instructions B.2 and B.6 of Form 8-K, the information disclosed in this report under Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, and shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
DORCHESTER MINERALS, L.P.
Registrant
 
by  Dorchester Minerals Management LP
its General Partner,
by  Dorchester Minerals Management GP LLC
its General Partner
 
 
 
Date: February 24, 2026
By:         /s/ Leslie A. Moriyama
Leslie A. Moriyama
Chief Financial Officer
 
 

Exhibit 99.1

NEWS RELEASE

Dorchester Minerals, L.P.

 

Release Date:

February 24, 2026

3838 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 300

   

Dallas, Texas 75219-4541

Contact:

Martye Miller

(214) 559-0300

 


 

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. Announces 2025 Results

 

DALLAS, TEXAS -- Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (the “Partnership”) (NASDAQ-DMLP) announced today the Partnership’s net income for the year ended December 31, 2025 of $57,352,000 or $1.16 per common unit.

 

A comparison of the Partnership’s consolidated results for the twelve month periods ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 are set forth below:

 

   

Twelve Months Ended

 
   

December 31,

 
   

2025

   

2024

 

Operating Revenues

  $ 152,832,000     $ 161,523,000  

Net Income

  $ 57,352,000     $ 92,449,000  

Net Income Per Common Unit

  $ 1.16     $ 2.13  

 

The Partnership’s independent engineering consultant estimated its total proved oil and natural gas reserves to be 15.6 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe) as of December 31, 2025. Approximately 86% of these reserves are attributable to the Partnership’s Royalty Properties and 14% are attributable to its Net Profits Interest. Oil and natural gas liquids accounted for 61% of proved reserves as of December 31, 2025, all of which were classified as proved developed producing.

 

The Partnership distributed a total of $133.5 million to its common unitholders from May 2025 through February 2026 attributable to 2025 activity.

 

Dorchester Minerals, L.P. is a Dallas based owner of producing and non-producing crude oil and natural gas mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests in 28 states. Its common units trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol DMLP.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Portions of this document may constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined by federal law. Such statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated or projected. Examples of such uncertainties and risk factors include, but are not limited to, changes in the price or demand for oil and natural gas, changes in the operations on or development of the Partnership’s properties, changes in economic and industry conditions and changes in regulatory requirements (including changes in environmental requirements) and the Partnership’s financial position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future operations. These and other factors are set forth in the Partnership's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

FAQ

How did Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) perform financially in 2025?

Dorchester Minerals reported 2025 net income of $57.352 million, or $1.16 per common unit. This was down from $92.449 million, or $2.13 per unit, in 2024, reflecting weaker profitability despite continued royalty-based operations.

What were Dorchester Minerals’ 2025 operating revenues?

Operating revenues for 2025 were $152.832 million, compared with $161.523 million in 2024. The decline in revenue contributed to lower net income and earnings per unit, underscoring a softer year for the Partnership’s oil and natural gas interests.

What proved reserves does Dorchester Minerals (DMLP) report as of year-end 2025?

As of December 31, 2025, Dorchester Minerals’ independent engineering consultant estimated 15.6 million barrels of oil equivalent in total proved reserves. About 61% are oil and natural gas liquids, and all reserves are classified as proved developed producing.

How are Dorchester Minerals’ reserves split between Royalty Properties and Net Profits Interests?

Approximately 86% of the Partnership’s 15.6 mmboe proved reserves are attributable to its Royalty Properties, while about 14% relate to its Net Profits Interest. This emphasizes a predominantly royalty-driven asset base with limited direct operating exposure.

How much did Dorchester Minerals distribute to unitholders from 2025 activity?

Dorchester Minerals distributed a total of $133.5 million to common unitholders from May 2025 through February 2026 attributable to 2025 activity. These substantial cash distributions came despite a notable year-over-year decline in earnings.

On which exchange do Dorchester Minerals common units trade and under what symbol?

Dorchester Minerals’ common units trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol DMLP. The Partnership owns producing and non-producing mineral, royalty, overriding royalty, net profits, and leasehold interests across 28 U.S. states.

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