Black Stone Minerals Management
Management criteria checks 2/4
Black Stone Minerals' CEO is H. DeWalch, appointed in Jan 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $2.18M, comprised of 14.6% salary and 85.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.012% of the company’s shares, worth $344.69K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.4 years and 10.1 years respectively.
Key information
H. DeWalch
Chief executive officer
US$2.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 14.64% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.01% |
| Management average tenure | less than a year |
| Board average tenure | 10.1yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jun 06
BSM: Gas Weighted Portfolio And Rising Production Support Constructive Forward Outlook
Analysts have revised their price target on Black Stone Minerals to $16 from $14, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This change also reflects recent Street research highlighting the company’s gas weighted portfolio and expectations that gas fundamentals may limit upside to growth.Seeking Alpha • Apr 20
Black Stone Minerals: May See Modest Benefits From Improved Long-Term Oil Prices
Summary Black Stone is projected to generate $273 million in 2026 distributable cash flow at current strip. Hedges limit its ability to benefit from strong near-term oil prices. A $20 increase in the average 2026 oil price would only improve Black Stone's DCF by $3 million. Black Stone has close to 45% of its 2027 production hedged. I have increased my long-term (after 2026) oil price by $5 and that improves Black Stone's estimated value by $0.50 (to $16 per unit). Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Apr 08
BSM: War Risk And Stable U.S. Activity Shape Fairly Valued Outlook
Analysts recently raised their price target on Black Stone Minerals to $14 from $13, citing elevated geopolitical risk to global energy supply and an outlook that U.S. operators are unlikely to significantly alter their activity in response. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Black Stone Minerals focuses heavily on how heightened geopolitical risk and potential supply disruptions feed into valuation, especially with the price target set at US$14.Narrative Update • Mar 25
BSM: War Risk And Steady U.S. Output Guide Balanced Future Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Black Stone Minerals to $14.00 from $13.00, citing recent geopolitical risks to global energy supplies and steady expectations for U.S. operator activity as key factors behind the update. Analyst Commentary Analysts are weighing the new US$14 price target for Black Stone Minerals against rising geopolitical risks and expectations for relatively steady U.S. operator activity.Narrative Update • Mar 08
BSM: War Risk And Stable U.S. Activity Shape Measured Future Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Black Stone Minerals to $14 from $13, reflecting updated views on fair value and earnings potential as they consider recent geopolitical risks and U.S. operator commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary around Black Stone Minerals focuses on how geopolitical risks and operator behavior could affect fair value, rather than on big changes to the company’s own execution.Narrative Update • Aug 16
Shelby Trough Expansion And Operator Diversification Will Drive Drilling
The consensus price target for Black Stone Minerals has been lowered to $13.00, primarily due to a notable decrease in forecast revenue growth, while valuation multiples have only moderately declined. What's in the News Black Stone Minerals lowered its 2025 production guidance to 33–35 MBoe/d from 38–41 MBoe/d due to weaker first-half production and delayed natural gas growth.Seeking Alpha • Apr 26
Black Stone Minerals: Focusing On Natural Gas Acquisitions
Summary Black Stone Minerals spent $110 million on acquisitions in 2024, funded primarily with cash on hand. It now has a slight amount of net debt and may add to that debt with continued acquisitions and the redemption of some Series A Preferred Units. I project its distribution coverage at 1.07x in 2025 at current strip. Black Stone's estimated value is now $17.75 per unit at long-term $70 WTI oil and $3.75 NYMEX natural gas. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 27
Black Stone Minerals: A 10% Distribution For This Natural Gas Royalty Play (Rating Upgrade)
Summary Upgrading Black Stone Minerals to a BUY due to improving natural gas prices, a robust hedging program, and a renegotiated production agreement with Aethon. BSM's 2024 challenges included weak natural gas prices and a dividend cut, but the company maintained a distribution coverage greater than 1x distributable cash flow throughout the year. For 2025, BSM expects a 2% production increase, with natural gas making up 77% of total volumes, driven by new wells and rising prices. LNG export growth and increased electricity demand from AI data centers position BSM's Haynesville acreage as a key resource, enhancing future prospects. I am upgrading BSM to a BUY. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 19
Black Stone Minerals' Double-Digit Yield Looks To Benefit From Expanding Electricity Demand
Summary Since its IPO in 2015, Black Stone Minerals performance has matched Exxon and Chevron on an annualized total return basis. Management's interest are closely aligned with unitholders and insider buying volume has been significant in 2025. Improving supply/demand balance for natural gas means more production volume, likely returning the distribution to high water level. More favorable federal energy policy towards fossil fuel minerals and growing electricity need bode well for BSM to benefit. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 12
Black Stone Minerals: Distribution Coverage Should Improve From Q3 2024 Levels
Summary Black Stone Minerals reported 1x distribution coverage for Q3 2024. It saw an 8% quarter-over-quarter production decline. BSM's Q4 2024 distribution coverage should increase slightly even if its production declines a bit further in the near term. I've reduced my 2025 production expectations by 3–4% to reflect a lower potential production level entering the year. Stronger natural gas prices in 2025 (particularly later in the year) should increase activity at Black Stone's assets. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 08
Black Stone Minerals: Preferred Unit Redemption May Increase Distributable Cash Flow
Summary Black Stone Minerals has been acquiring Gulf Coast mineral and royalty interests. These acquisitions are primarily non-producing currently, but are expected to benefit future production results once natural gas prices improve. Black Stone also has the opportunity to redeem its Series B preferred units at par in late 2025. These units have a 9.8% distribution rate, so redeeming them should benefit Black Stone's distributable cash flow. Black Stone's credit facility interest rate may be 6% to 7% by late 2025. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 05
Hedging Missteps And Acquisition Risks To Hamper Earnings Amidst Volatile Times
Emphasis on grassroots acquisitions and asset enhancement may increase debt without immediate returns, affecting net income and cash flow if expectations are not met.Seeking Alpha • Aug 11
Black Stone Minerals: Well Covered 10.5% Yield And Debt Free Balance Sheet Make This A Buy
Summary BSM is a high free cash flow royalty-driven MLP with no debt, offering a 10.5% yield and potential upside with improved natural gas prices. The company's business model involves collecting royalty payments on revenue from producers operating on their acreage. BSM offers solid coverage of their distribution and potential for buybacks or acquisitions, making it a bargain investment opportunity. We peg a range of $12 to high teens on the stock, but are happy with a flat share price and a healthy tax-deferred distribution. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 30
Black Stone Minerals: Overexposed To Natural Gas
Summary Production was down 2% in Q1 2024, after reducing their working interest exposure. Q1 2024 revenue at $113.2 million, net income at $63.9 million; down 17% and 57% QoQ. Distribution reduced by 21% to $0.375 per unit in Q1 2024. Aethon reduced production volumes by 800 Boe/d in April 2024. This will certainly impact their Q2 2024 production. Due to their natural gas exposure, overvaluation, and strategic uncertainties, my rating for this stock is a Hold. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 10
Black Stone Minerals: Reduced Production Guidance Due To Low Natural Gas Prices
Summary Black Stone Minerals reduced its 2024 production guidance by around 4%. The Company's oil cut may end up slightly higher than previously expected. BSM is projected to have 1.17x distribution coverage with its reduced distribution. It is spending on acquisitions that will benefit its longer-term cash flow. I expect Black Stone's distributable cash flow to rebound to $2+ per unit in 2026. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 12
Black Stone Minerals: A Distribution Cut Is Coming
Summary Black Stone Minerals has seen a large decrease in rigs on its acreage. With Aethon taking a drilling pause, 2025 production is likely to decline. With favorable hedges rolling off, a distribution cut will be coming this year barring a natural gas price rally. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 06
Black Stone Minerals Remains A Great Energy Play
Summary Black Stone Minerals is a large owner and manager of oil and natural gas mineral interests in the US. The company's earnings are arguably more predictable than energy producers as they have a relatively small cost base and no leverage currently. BSM's valuation suggests it is attractively priced as a debt-free royalty play on US energy. A buyback of units may provide a catalyst for the units to re-rate if energy prices remain broadly stable. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$268m |
| Dec 31 2025 | US$2m | US$319k | US$270m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$245m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$246m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$194m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$946k | US$298k | US$242m |
Compensation vs Market: H.'s total compensation ($USD2.18M) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.03M).
Compensation vs Earnings: H.'s compensation has increased by more than 20% in the past year.
CEO
H. DeWalch (36 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$2,180,761
Compensation
Mr. H. Taylor DeWalch Co-CEO, President and Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C., the General Partner of Black Stone Minerals, L.P. since January 1, 2026. He served as Senior Vice President of the Bl...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.6yrs | US$4.79m | 7.27% $ 211.8m | |
| Co-CEO, President & Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | less than a year | US$2.18m | 0.012% $ 344.7k | |
| Co-CEO, President and Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | less than a year | US$1.20m | 0.014% $ 412.5k | |
| Senior VP | less than a year | US$528.70k | 0.0023% $ 65.8k | |
| Senior VP | 11.6yrs | US$2.55m | 0.33% $ 9.6m | |
| Director of Corporate Accounting | no data | no data | 0.0018% $ 53.6k | |
| Vice President of Corporate Development | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Human Resources of Black Stone Minerals GP LLC | 7.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Consultant of Black Stone Minerals Gp L.L.C | 9.6yrs | US$6.36m | no data |
0.4yrs
Average Tenure
48.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: BSM's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of the Board of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.6yrs | US$4.79m | 7.27% $ 211.8m | |
| Co-CEO, President & Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | less than a year | US$2.18m | 0.012% $ 344.7k | |
| Co-CEO, President and Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | less than a year | US$1.20m | 0.014% $ 412.5k | |
| Independent Lead Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.3yrs | US$338.59k | 0.067% $ 2.0m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.3yrs | US$288.59k | 0.098% $ 2.9m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.3yrs | US$278.59k | 0.30% $ 8.6m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.3yrs | US$278.59k | 0.44% $ 12.7m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 11.3yrs | US$293.59k | 3.1% $ 90.3m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 9yrs | US$280.28k | 1.97% $ 57.5m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 2.9yrs | US$278.59k | 2.93% $ 85.4m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP L.L.C. | 2.3yrs | US$231.86k | 0.065% $ 1.9m | |
| Independent Director of Black Stone Minerals GP | less than a year | no data | 0.73% $ 21.3m |
10.1yrs
Average Tenure
63.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: BSM's board of directors are seasoned and experienced ( 10.1 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/10 18:41 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Black Stone Minerals, L.P. is covered by 7 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Timothy Rezvan | KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. |
| Mark Lear | Piper Sandler Companies |
| John Freeman | Raymond James & Associates |