Black Stone Minerals: Bringing Oil Back

  • BSM remains a BUY due to the upcoming Culberson County oil pad, which should boost high-margin oil production and revenue starting in late 2024. Recent natural gas price recovery led to the first production increase in over a year, but declining oil output offset revenue gains. Q1 results were mixed: higher revenue from natural gas, but distribution coverage dipped due to falling oil production and unusual exploration and G&A expenses.