Marine Petroleum Trust Announces Q4 Cash Distribution Decrease for Investors

Marine Petroleum Trust Announces Q4 Cash Distribution

On November 17, 2025, Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) publicly announced the quarterly cash distribution amounting to $0.049136 per beneficial unit. This allocation is set to be paid out on December 29, 2025, to unitholders who were recorded by November 28, 2025. This latest distribution reflects a decrease from the previous quarter’s distribution of $0.068097 per unit.

The report indicates a fluctuation in production levels between different energy forms. During the last quarter, Marine recorded a decrease in the production of natural gas, while the oil output witnessed an increase. Conversely, the realized prices for both oil and natural gas were lower when compared to the previous quarter, contributing to the reduced payout to unit holders. More striking, the current cash distribution represents a notable decline compared to the equivalent quarter of 2024, which had a payout of $0.102923 per unit.

Examining the year-on-year performance, oil production increased while natural gas production saw a decline compared to the same quarter in the previous year. Additionally, although oil prices have decreased, the prices for natural gas showed an uptick. These adjustments in production and pricing reflect broader trends in the energy market and may influence future distributions.

Marine Petroleum Trust’s cash distributions are fundamentally determined by royalties received prior to the announcement of the distribution amount. Generally, Marine receives royalties two months subsequent to oil production and three months after natural gas production. This standard procedure implies that the fluctuations observed in production and pricing can have a tangible impact on unitholders' financial returns.

For those interested in further details about the trust, including tax information for the year 2024, cash distribution history, and previous financial reports, they can refer to Marine's website at Marine Petroleum Trust where all pertinent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission can also be found. Printed reports are available upon request at no additional postal charge.

As capital markets continue to fluctuate, investors should monitor Marine Petroleum Trust's performance closely to assess future distributions and strategic responses to the evolving energy landscape. Given the dynamics of oil and gas production, alongside global market trends, obtaining timely information will be key for investors looking to maximize their returns.

For inquiries or more information, unitholders can contact Nancy Willis, the Director of Royalty Trust Services at Argent Trust Company, the trustee for Marine Petroleum Trust. She can be reached at the toll-free number 1-855-588-7839.

Stay tuned as we continue to follow the developments in the energy market and their implications on firms like Marine Petroleum Trust as well as their investors.