NRP
Natural Resource Partners L.P. · Energy · Thermal Coal
At close
$108.86
−$0.33 (−0.30%) Close
Pre-market $109.19 +$0.33 (+0.30%) 5:01 AM ET
Prev close $109.19
Open $108.86
Day high $108.86
Day low $108.86
Volume 34,986
Avg vol 32,784
Mkt cap
$1.45B
P/E ratio
12.79
FY Revenue
$189.27M
EPS
8.51
Gross Margin
87.75%
Sector
Energy
AI report sections
NRP
Natural Resource Partners L.P.
Natural Resource Partners L.P. shows very high profitability and solid cash generation with modest leverage, while top-line growth is currently flat. Price action is mixed, with moderate upward bias over six months but slightly negative returns over one and twelve months and elevated short-volume activity. Technical indicators and patterns point to a mildly constructive momentum backdrop but with ongoing sector headwinds in coal and soda ash highlighted in recent commentary.
AI summarized at 5:28 AM ET, 2026-01-02
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 57 SWING: 60 LONG: 72
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−1% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.99×
RSI
43.67 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
+0.12 (Strong)
MACD: 0.04 Signal: -0.08
Short-Term
+0.30 (Strong)
MACD: -3.02 Signal: -3.32
Long-Term
-0.23 (Weak)
MACD: -4.52 Signal: -4.29
Intraday trend score 57.96

Latest news

NRP 7 articles Positive: 1 Neutral: 2 Negative: 1
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jake Lerch
Hedge Fund Bets Big on Minerals Stock, According to Recent SEC Filing

Long Corridor Asset Management disclosed a new position in Natural Resource Partners (NRP), purchasing 100,000 shares worth approximately $11.85 million in Q1 2026. The stake represents 3.70% of the fund's reportable assets. While NRP has shown strong 3-year performance (152% return, 36% CAGR) and significantly reduced debt, its valuation has expanded considerably with a P/S ratio of 7.7x, more than double its 10-year average, presenting mixed investment signals.

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Sentiment note

NRP shows mixed signals: strong 3-year performance (152% return, 36% CAGR) and significant debt reduction (83% net debt decrease) are positive, but the stock's valuation has become stretched with P/S ratio at 7.7x versus 10-year average of 3.3x, and recent underperformance versus S&P 500 by 12.58 percentage points raises concerns about sustainability.

Negative The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Transcribing
NRP Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NRP) reported Q1 2026 results with $34 million in free cash flow and reduced debt from $73 million to $45 million. However, the company faces significant headwinds in its soda ash business, which generated a $7.8 million equity loss due to global oversupply and weakened demand. The Mineral Rights segment performed better with $34 million net income, though coal volumes declined. Management expects to increase distributions in November but cautioned that challenging commodity markets, particularly soda ash, could delay this timing.

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Sentiment note

While the company demonstrated strong debt reduction and solid free cash flow generation, the soda ash segment is severely underperforming with a $7.8 million loss and no distributions expected until market conditions improve. Management acknowledged underestimating the severity and duration of the downturn, and the company made a $39 million capital investment to support the struggling JV. Coal volumes also declined, and management expressed uncertainty about distribution increases, citing challenging commodity market conditions across all three key segments.

Positive Benzinga • Globe Newswire
Natural Resource Partners L.P. Declares Fourth Quarter 2025 Distribution

Natural Resource Partners L.P. (NYSE: NRP) announced a fourth quarter 2025 distribution of $0.75 per common unit, payable on February 24, 2026 to unitholders of record on February 17, 2026. The company also provided tax withholding guidance for non-U.S. investors regarding the distribution.

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Sentiment note

The company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.75 per unit, demonstrating continued cash generation and commitment to returning capital to unitholders. The announcement reflects stable operations and profitability sufficient to support distributions.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Motley Fool Transcribing
Natural Resource Partners (NRP) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Natural Resource Partners reported challenging market conditions in Q3 2025, with depressed prices in metallurgical coal, thermal coal, and soda ash. Despite market headwinds, the company generated $42 million in free cash flow and continued to reduce debt, with only $70 million remaining.

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Sentiment note

Generated significant free cash flow and reduced debt, but facing significant market challenges in core commodity segments with no near-term catalysts for improvement

Unknown Zacks Investment Research • Urbashi Dutta
Zacks Initiates Coverage of Natural Resource Partners With Neutral Recommendation

Discover why Zacks rates Natural Resource Partners (NRP) as "Neutral," being the first on Wall Street to initiate coverage on the stock. Explore how NRP emphasizes its debt reduction, diverse revenue streams and strategic moves in renewable energy amid coal and soda ash market volatility.

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Unknown The Motley Fool • newsfeedback@fool.com (James Brumley)
Warren Buffett's Occidental Petroleum Pick Suddenly Makes Even More Sense

In retrospect, Berkshire Hathaway's 2022 purchase of Occidental Petroleum was a brilliant decision.

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Unknown Benzinga • Lisa Levin
Macy's, Big Lots, Sprouts Farmers Market And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Thursday

U.S. stocks traded mixed, with the Dow Jones gaining around 100 points on Thursday. Here are some big stocks recording gains in today’s session. Desktop Metal, Inc. (NYSE: DM) shares rose 23% to $1.8550 after the company reported better-than-expected Q4 sales results and issued guidance. Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR) shares gained 16.8% to $32.67 after the company posted Q4 results. Advantage Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: ADV) surged 15.9% to $2.5850 following strong quarterly sales. Gaotu Techedu Inc. (NYSE: GOTU) gained 14.6% to $3.99. Gaotu Techedu recently registered 50.6% year-over-year decline in Q4 revenue. Summit Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ: ...

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