San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) Announces No Cash Distribution for July 2025

San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT) is included in our list of the 13 Hot Oil Stocks to Buy Now.

San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (SJT) Announces No Cash Distribution for July 2025

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On July 21, 2025, Argent Trust Company announced that no July cash distribution was made to unitholders. Argent Trust, which is trustee of the San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT), cited persistent excess production costs and low natural gas prices as reasons for no distribution.

Hilcorp, which is an oil and gas producer in the U.S., reported $3.94 million in total revenues for May 2025. Cumulative excess balance reached $15.93 million gross ($11.95 million net to the Trust) due to $5.10 million in production costs. Meanwhile, average gas prices decreased to $1.62 per Mcf, a $0.25 month-over-month decline, while volumes fell slightly. San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT) will not resume distributions until excess costs are repaid, reserves are restored to $2 million, and the credit is fully repaid. Previously, the company drew on a $2 million line of credit in July to cover expenses.

Operating as an express trust in Texas, San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT) holds royalty interests in oil and gas properties in the San Juan Basin. It is included in our list of the hot stocks to buy.

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