December Cash Distribution Declared by Cross Timbers Royalty Trust
On December 19, 2025, the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (NYSE: CRT) appointed Argent Trust Company as trustee to announce its monthly cash distribution. The Trust has declared a cash distribution of
$0.114705 per unit for December 2025. This distribution will be payable on
January 15, 2026 to unitholders of record as of
December 31, 2025.
Analysis of Current Distribution
The reported cash distribution reflects underlying oil and gas sales and average prices from the current and prior months. The detailed figures show that for the
current month, the Trust recorded:
- - Oil Volumes: 10,000 barrels
- - Gas Volumes: 245,000 Mcf
- - Average Oil Price: $59.39 per barrel
- - Average Gas Price: $4.22 per Mcf
In comparison, for the
prior month, the Trust recorded:
- - Oil Volumes: 14,000 barrels
- - Gas Volumes: 50,000 Mcf
- - Average Oil Price: $60.37 per barrel
- - Average Gas Price: $4.55 per Mcf
These figures indicate fluctuations in volumes primarily attributing to the timing of cash receipts. It is essential to note how these variations in sales volumes can impact the distributions.
Factors Affecting Distribution
XTO Energy has informed the Trustee that the gas volumes experienced a notable increase from the previous month. This increase was primarily due to out-of-period revenues tied to the
Hewitt Unit in the Oklahoma Working Interest. Additionally, there were contributions from non-operated properties within the New Mexico Royalty Interest, which collectively boosted the cash distribution this month.
However, there were also challenges. XTO Energy reported that
excess costs had increased by
$108,000 for the properties underlying the Texas Working Interest. Notably, these excess costs did not reduce the net proceeds from other conveyances, but it still affects the overall cash flow. The cumulative excess costs associated with the Texas Working Interest net profits amount to
$5,458,000, which includes accrued interest of
$1,467,000.
Future Outlook
For those interested in the ongoing financial health of the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust, it is advisable to monitor continued updates regarding oil and gas industry trends, especially focusing on pricing and volume fluctuations that impact distributions. Furthermore, unitholders can access more in-depth information about the Trust, including historical distributions, annual tax information, and press releases by visiting their official website at
www.crt-crosstimbers.com.
In summary, the announcement of the December cash distribution serves not only as a financial update for current investors but also highlights the fluctuating nature of the oil and gas industry, reminding investors to remain vigilant and informed about their investments in the Trust.