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    Earnings call· Dec 2025(Q4 FY25)

    LandBridge Co Q4 FY25 earnings call LB

    Feb 26, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    LandBridge Q4 FY25 — Strong Growth Driven by Active Land Management and Strategic Partnerships

    LandBridge delivered a strong Q4 and FY25, showcasing the effectiveness of its active land management strategy through diversified revenue streams and strategic partnerships. The company achieved significant growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, supported by strong SUEE expansion and new agreements in energy and digital infrastructure. Management remains focused on M&A, balance sheet optimization, and returning capital to shareholders, with an optimistic outlook for 2026 driven by ongoing project commercialization and pipeline development.

    Highlights

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    • FY25 revenue grew 81% YoY to $199.1 million, with Q4 revenue up 12% QoQ to $56.8 million.

    • FY25 adjusted EBITDA increased 83% YoY to $177 million, achieving an 89% margin, with Q4 adjusted EBITDA up 14% QoQ to $51.1 million (90% margin).

    • Surface Use Economic Efficiency (SUEE) across the full portfolio grew 21% YoY, from $543 per acre to $658 per acre.

    • Declared a 20% increase in quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share and authorized a $50 million share repurchase program.

    • Secured significant energy and digital infrastructure deals, including 350 MW BESS facilities with Samsung and a potential 1.1 GW natural gas power facility with NRG.

    Concerns

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    • Oil and gas royalties revenue declined 6% QoQ in Q4 due to lower activity levels, though it represents less than 10% of total revenues.

    Guidance & targets

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    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Adjusted EBITDA
    $205 million to $225 million
    high materiality
    High

    Operational metrics

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    Adjusted EBITDA
    $51.1 millionup 14% sequentially, 61% year-over-year
    Q4 FY25

    Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter.

    Adjusted EBITDA
    $177 million83% sequential increase
    FY25

    Full-year adjusted EBITDA, above the upper end of guidance range.

    Total Acreage
    315,000
    Q4 FY25

    Total mostly contiguous acres strategically located across the Delaware Basin.

    Surface Use Economic Efficiency (SUEE)
    $658up 21% year-over-year
    FY25

    Average revenue per acre generated by the acreage portfolio.

    Surface Use Economic Efficiency (SUEE)
    $1,160nearly 150% growth since 2022
    FY25

    SUEE for legacy acreage position.

    Surface Use Economic Efficiency (SUEE)
    $499145% growth in 2025
    FY25

    SUEE for 2024 vintage acreage, including East Stateline and Wolf Bone Ranches.

    Surface Use Economic Efficiency (SUEE)
    $208
    FY25

    SUEE for 42,000 acres acquired in 2025.

    New Easements and Agreements
    450record
    FY25

    Record number of new easements and agreements on acreage, including large-scale agreements with blue-chip partners.

    Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Capacity
    350
    FY25

    Aggregate capacity from two BESS facility development agreements.

    Solar Energy Project Capacity
    250
    FY25

    Proposed generation capacity from the sale of a solar energy project.

    Natural Gas Power Generation Facility Capacity
    1.1
    FY25

    Strategic agreement for potential construction of a grid-connected natural gas power generation facility.

    Oil and Gas Royalties Revenue
    <10%
    FY25

    Oil and gas royalties represented less than 10% of LandBridge's total revenues for the full year.

    Covenant Net Leverage Ratio
    2.8x
    Q4 FY25

    Covenant net leverage ratio at the end of Q4, as a result of financing the 1918 Ranch acquisition.

    Long-term Net Leverage Ratio Target
    2.0x-2.5x
    Long-term

    Company's long-term net leverage ratio target.

    Total Liquidity
    $236 million
    Q4 FY25

    Total liquidity at year-end.

    Cash and Cash Equivalents
    $31 million
    Q4 FY25

    Cash and cash equivalents at year-end.

    Undrawn Revolving Credit Facility
    $205 million
    Q4 FY25

    Amount undrawn under the revolving credit facility at year-end.

    Quarterly Dividend
    $0.1220% increase
    Q4 FY25

    Declared quarterly dividend.

    Share Repurchase Program Authorization
    $50 million
    through December 2027

    Board authorized share repurchase program.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Free cash flow conversion61%%

    Orderbook & backlog

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    Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Facilities350 megawattsDecember 2025

    Expected commercial operation as soon as year-end 2028 with Samsung C&T Renewables.

    Natural Gas Power Generation Facility1.1 gigawattFY25

    Potential construction with NRG Energy, intended to power a data center.

    WaterBridge Speedway Pipeline ExpansionSecond phaseFY25

    Open season announced, expected to come online midyear 2026, adding a step change in volumes.

    Deals & partnerships

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    Samsung C&T RenewablesBattery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facility development agreements

    Executed two agreements granting exclusive rights to develop BESS facilities with an aggregate capacity of 350 megawatts. These facilities are designed to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration.

    ONEOK subsidiaryLong-term lease for natural gas processing facilitylong-term

    Entered into a long-term lease for a natural gas processing facility.

    NRG EnergyStrategic agreement for potential natural gas power generation facility

    Entered into a strategic agreement for the potential construction of a 1.1 gigawatt grid-connected natural gas power generation facility, intended to power a data center.

    WaterBridgeSynergistic relationship for produced water infrastructure

    Synergistic relationship where WaterBridge expands its water infrastructure across LandBridge's acreage, including projects like the Speedway Pipeline, which recently announced an open season for its second phase.

    UndisclosedSale of solar energy project

    Finalized the sale of a 3,000-acre solar energy project with a proposed generation capacity of up to 250 megawatts.

    Undisclosed1918 Ranch acquisition

    Acquisition of the 1918 Ranch closed in the fourth quarter, contributing to the covenant net leverage ratio.

    Risks & headwinds

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    Oil and gas royalties revenue declineQ4 FY25

    6% quarterly decline

    Mitigation: Limited direct exposure to commodity prices (less than 10% of total revenues for FY25).

    Increased competition for acquisitionsOngoing

    More folks looking to replicate strategy

    Mitigation: Company highlights unique and irreplicable land positions, synergistic partnership with WaterBridge providing competitive intelligence, and in-house technical expertise as strong competitive advantages.

    What to watch in Q1 FY26

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    Speedway Pipeline Volume Ramp

    Midyear 2026
    CurrentOpen season for second phase announced
    TargetIncreased volumes as it comes online midyear

    Why it matters

    This project is expected to add a step change in produced water volumes, significantly contributing to revenue growth.

    WaterBridge's BPX Kraken project expects increased volumes through the course of the year. And additionally, the Speedway Pipeline comes online midyear, which will add a step change in volumes over the course of the summer.

    Q&A highlights

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    What drove strong sequential growth in produced water, and what is the outlook for M&A, including opportunities outside West Texas?

    Strong produced water growth was driven by WaterBridge's BPX Kraken project and increased activity on East Stateline Ranch, with further growth expected from Speedway Pipeline in 2026. The M&A pipeline is robust, with active pursuit of opportunities both within the Delaware Basin and creative ways to expand the platform, including potentially outside West Texas.

    “The opportunity pipeline for M&A is still is incredibly robust. I mean, we're actively pursuing a number of opportunities of different sizes. So we have not really seen a slowdown in that environment whatsoever.”

    asked by Keith Beckmann · answered by Scott McNeely

    2 min read5 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

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    Active Land Management Strategy & SUEE

    LandBridge emphasizes its active land management strategy, focusing on acquiring strategic, high-quality land positions for development across energy, power, digital infrastructure, and industrial sectors. This approach drives capital-light growth on existing acreage, maximizing revenue potential. The company uses Surface Use Economic Efficiency (SUEE) as a key metric, reporting 21% year-over-year growth across its full portfolio to $658 per acre, with legacy acreage reaching $1,160 per acre, demonstrating significant value creation.

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    Energy & Digital Infrastructure Development

    The company made significant strides in energy and digital infrastructure development. This includes executing two Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) facility development agreements with Samsung C&T Renewables for 350 megawatts, finalizing the sale of a 3,000-acre solar energy project with 250 megawatts capacity, and entering a long-term lease with ONEOK for a natural gas processing facility. A strategic agreement with NRG Energy for a potential 1.1 gigawatt natural gas power generation facility to power a data center further positions LandBridge as a key enabler of digital infrastructure in West Texas, leveraging the region's favorable conditions.

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    Produced Water Royalties & WaterBridge Partnership

    Produced water royalties continue to be a key growth driver, supported by LandBridge's high-quality pore space and synergistic relationship with WaterBridge. The ramp-up of WaterBridge's BPX Kraken project and the upcoming Speedway Pipeline (second phase online midyear 2026) are expected to contribute significantly to future growth. This partnership provides flow assurance for E&Ps and offers LandBridge valuable competitive intelligence and in-house technical expertise.

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    Capital Allocation Priorities

    LandBridge's capital allocation strategy prioritizes value-enhancing M&A, maintaining a strong balance sheet, and returning capital to shareholders. The company optimized its balance sheet with a $500 million senior notes offering and a new $275 million revolving credit agreement, enhancing liquidity and reducing interest expense. Shareholder returns include a 20% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.12 per share and a new $50 million share repurchase program authorized through December 2027.

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    2026 Outlook & Growth Drivers

    For full-year 2026, LandBridge provided adjusted EBITDA guidance of $205 million to $225 million, representing over 20% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Key drivers include increased volumes from WaterBridge's BPX Kraken project and the Speedway Pipeline coming online. Management noted potential for substantial upside from higher commodity prices, further commercialization of the recently acquired 1918 Ranch, and other in-process projects not fully baked into initial guidance.

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