LandBridge Company LLC Class A (LB)
NYSE:LB
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LandBridge Company LLC Class A
(NYSE:LB)
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Rating:75Outperform
Price Target:
$72.00
▲(7.10% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:06/25/26
LB’s score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (profitability, cash generation, and improved leverage) and a supportive earnings-call update featuring raised guidance and high cash conversion. These positives are tempered by weak near-term technical momentum and a rich valuation (high P/E with a low dividend yield), with added execution/seasonality risks highlighted by management.
Positive Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
LandBridge converts a very high share of revenue into cash: TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow are materially positive and free cash flow has exceeded net income. This durable cash conversion supports debt reduction, dividends, buybacks and funding of opportunistic acreage or partnership spends over coming quarters.
Negative Factors
Guidance hinges on pipeline conversion
Management’s raised guidance depends substantially on converting a pipeline of near-committed commercial opportunities. If conversion lags, expected high‑margin revenue may not materialize, creating execution risk to EBITDA and cash flow over the next several quarters despite current visibility.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong free cash flow generation
LandBridge converts a very high share of revenue into cash: TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow are materially positive and free cash flow has exceeded net income. This durable cash conversion supports debt reduction, dividends, buybacks and funding of opportunistic acreage or partnership spends over coming quarters.
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LandBridge Company LLC Class A (LB) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$5.02B
Dividend Yield0.76%
Average Volume (3M)339.85K
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.0
Beta (1Y)1.55
Revenue Growth52.83%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUS
Employees4
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Equipment & Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.55
Shares Outstanding27,839,230
10 Day Avg. Volume290,349
30 Day Avg. Volume339,845
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.16
Price to Book (P/B)4.70
Price to Sales (P/S)8.03
P/FCF Ratio13.11
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue26.18
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit28.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda40.99
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$79.25Price Target Upside17.88% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)2.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)$246.41M
LandBridge Company LLC Class A Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
LandBridge Company LLC focuses on overseeing land and natural assets to bolster and optimize oil and natural gas production across the United States. The company possesses substantial surface acreage, specifically within and adjacent to the Delawa...
How the Company Makes Money
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LandBridge Company LLC Class A Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 06, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 12, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call emphasized strong year-over-year growth, exceptional cash conversion, a raised full-year guidance range and validation of strategic initiatives (fee-based surface model, WaterBridge partnership, PowerBridge data center option). Notable near-term headwinds include expected quarter-to-quarter seasonality, an ~11% sequential revenue decline in Q1, some revenue concentration tied to upstream development (~20%) and net leverage slightly above the long-term target. On balance, management presented multiple durable, high-margin revenue drivers, significant pipeline visibility and continued capital allocation discipline, outweighing the expected seasonality and lumpiness risks.Positive Updates
Year-over-Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Total revenue of $51.0M, up ~16% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of $44.9M, also up ~16% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 88% (consistent with prior-year quarter).
Negative Updates
Sequential Revenue and EBITDA Decline
Revenue declined ~11% sequentially (Q1 $51.0M vs Q4 $56.8M); adjusted EBITDA declined broadly in line with revenue. Management attributed this to Q4 strength and seasonally slower Q1 commercial activity.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Year-over-Year Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Growth
Total revenue of $51.0M, up ~16% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of $44.9M, also up ~16% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 88% (consistent with prior-year quarter).
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Company Guidance
LandBridge raised full‑year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $210–$230 million (up $5 million at both ends), driven by greater visibility in its commercial pipeline and a more supportive macro backdrop; Q1 results supporting the raise included revenue of $51.0 million (+16% YoY, -~11% sequential from $56.8M), adjusted EBITDA $44.9 million (+16% YoY) with an 88% adjusted EBITDA margin, net income up $17.9 million (+16% YoY) with a 35% net income margin, surface use royalties of $37 million (+41% YoY), cash flow from operations $41.1 million and free cash flow $40.9 million (+158% YoY) representing an 80% free cash flow margin ($0.80 of every revenue dollar); additional metrics noted: CapEx $0.2 million, net investing use $2.1 million, $25.2 million of debt repaid, total liquidity $259.7 million (cash $29.7M + ≈$230M revolver), total debt $545 million (from $570M), net leverage 2.7x (down from 2.8x), declared $0.12/share dividend, $50 million repurchase authorization, >320,000 surface acres (added ~50,000 in the past year), and a $2.6 million one‑year option payment from PowerBridge on 3,400 acres.LandBridge Company LLC Class A Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
92
Very Positive
Cash Flow
88
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 206.15M | 199.09M | 109.95M | 72.86M | 51.78M |
| Gross Profit | 187.38M | 181.08M | 98.97M | 60.66M | 41.22M |
| EBITDA | 131.64M | 125.64M | -7.47M | 79.16M | 3.63M |
| Net Income | 41.31M | 30.13M | 5.11M | 63.17M | -6.36M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 1.36B | 1.37B | 1.00B | 288.95M | 276.02M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 29.68M | 30.74M | 37.03M | 37.82M | 25.35M |
| Total Debt | 535.54M | 560.28M | 381.24M | 128.68M | 61.01M |
| Total Liabilities | 554.12M | 572.07M | 395.41M | 138.20M | 66.06M |
| Stockholders Equity | 344.50M | 340.30M | 436.01M | 150.75M | 209.96M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 163.91M | 122.04M | 66.65M | 50.26M | 17.21M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 151.48M | 126.27M | 67.64M | 53.04M | 20.50M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -217.35M | -233.07M | -724.35M | -2.77M | -11.67M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 80.62M | 100.51M | 655.92M | -37.80M | 3.27M |
LandBridge Company LLC Class A Technical Analysis
Neutral
67.23
Price Trends
68.55
Negative
68.26
Negative
62.34
Positive
Market Momentum
-2.10
Positive
46.23
Neutral
24.41
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For LB, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 67.23 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 67.38, below the 50-day MA of 68.55, and above the 200-day MA of 62.34, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -2.10 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 46.23 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 24.41 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for LB.
LandBridge Company LLC Class A Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | $5.02B | 42.01 | 13.51% | 0.76% | 52.83% | ― | |
72 Outperform | $7.70B | 97.78 | 5.47% | 4.86% | 3.99% | 38.62% | |
70 Outperform | $4.17B | 48.16 | 6.16% | 1.16% | 4.50% | -62.41% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
65 Neutral | $5.29B | 5.32 | 36.16% | ― | -9.95% | 233.69% | |
64 Neutral | $5.95B | 12.87 | 28.39% | 1.25% | -8.81% | >-0.01% | |
58 Neutral | $6.70B | 77.75 | 1.45% | 3.24% | -1.33% | -84.10% |
* Energy Sector Average
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LandBridge Company LLC Class A Corporate Events
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Shareholders Back LandBridge Governance, Annual Say-on-Pay Votes
Positive
Jun 24, 2026
On June 18, 2026, LandBridge Company LLC held its 2026 annual meeting of shareholders, with approximately 93.21% of total voting power represented, and shareholders elected all 11 board-nominated directors to one-year terms ending at the 2027 annu...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
LandBridge Raises 2026 Outlook After Strong Q1 Results
Positive
May 6, 2026
LandBridge Company LLC reported first quarter 2026 results on May 6, 2026, with revenue of $51.0 million, net income of $17.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $44.9 million, each up 16% year over year, supported by strong margins and an 81% operatin...
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