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Cross Timbers (NYSE: CRT) declares May 2026 cash distribution to unitholders

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Cross Timbers Royalty Trust announced a May cash distribution of $0.029624 per unit. The payment will be made on June 12, 2026 to unitholders of record on May 29, 2026.

The table shows underlying April oil sales of 10,000 barrels at an average $77.14 per barrel and 47,000 Mcf of gas at $4.98 per Mcf, compared with the prior month’s 17,000 barrels at $58.93 and 121,000 Mcf at $4.83. XTO Energy reported partial recovery of excess costs on Texas and Oklahoma working interest net profits interests, with $3,000 and $52,000 recovered respectively, and remaining cumulative excess costs of $5,893,000 for Texas and $972,000 for Oklahoma.

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
May 2026 distribution $0.029624 per unit Payable June 12, 2026 to unitholders of record May 29, 2026
Current month oil volume 10,000 Bbls Underlying sales for current month distribution
Current month gas volume 47,000 Mcf Underlying sales for current month distribution
Current month average oil price $77.14 per Bbl Realized oil price for current distribution period
Current month average gas price $4.98 per Mcf Realized gas price for current distribution period
Texas excess costs remaining $5,893,000 Underlying cumulative excess costs including $1,626,000 accrued interest
Oklahoma excess costs remaining $972,000 Underlying cumulative excess costs including $19,000 accrued interest
Excess costs recovered $3,000 TX; $52,000 OK Partial recovery on working interest net profits interests for this month
Units of Beneficial Interest financial
"Units of Beneficial Interest | | CRT | | New York Stock Exchange"
Units of beneficial interest are pieces of ownership in a trust, fund, or pooled investment that give the holder a right to a share of the assets and income without holding the underlying property directly. Think of them as slices of a pie that entitle you to future slices of profit or distributions; investors care because these units determine how returns, risks, voting rights, and tax treatment are allocated and how easily you can buy or sell your stake.
underlying sales financial
"The following table shows underlying oil and gas sales and average prices"
Underlying sales are the company’s revenue figures adjusted to remove one-time or external effects—for example recent acquisitions or disposals, large timing differences, and currency swings—so that sales reflect the ongoing performance of the core business. Investors care because this “clean” view makes it easier to judge whether demand is truly growing or shrinking, and to compare performance across periods or between companies without noise from temporary events.
excess costs financial
"XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $3,000 of excess costs were recovered"
Excess costs are expenses a company incurs that are above its normal or expected operating costs—unexpected charges, one-time losses, or spending beyond budget, like a household suddenly paying for major repairs. They matter to investors because they can temporarily or permanently reduce profits and cash flow, and frequent or large excess costs may signal operational problems or higher risk, helping investors decide whether a profit hit is a short-term anomaly or a lasting issue.
net profits interests financial
"properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests"
A net profits interest is a non‑operating claim on the earnings from a specific asset (commonly oil, gas, or mineral production) that pays its holder a percentage of the money left over after production revenues and agreed costs are deducted. Think of it like owning a share of the profits from a single project without running it; payouts can be attractive but fluctuate with output and expenses, so investors use NPIs to gain income exposure while avoiding operating responsibilities.
accrued interest financial
"including accrued interest of $1,626,000"
Accrued interest is the amount of interest that has built up on a loan, bond, or similar investment since the last payment date but has not yet been paid. For investors this matters because when you buy or sell a fixed‑income security between payment dates you compensate the other party for that earned interest—think of it like buying a house mid‑month and reimbursing the seller for days of heating already used—so it affects the actual cash you pay, the yield you receive, and short‑term returns.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 18, 2026

 

 

CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Texas

001-10982

75-6415930

(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

 

 

 

 

Argent Trust Company

Trustee

3838 Oak Lawn Ave, Suite 1720

 

Dallas, Texas

 

75219-4518

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (855) 588-7839

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 


Name of each exchange on which registered

Units of Beneficial Interest

 

CRT

 

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
 

 


 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 18, 2026, the Registrant issued a news release announcing its monthly cash distribution to unitholders of record on May 29, 2026. A copy of the news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

 

The information in this Current Report, including the news release attached hereto, is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to liabilities of that Section.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)

Exhibits.

 

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

News Release dated May 18, 2026

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST

 

 

By:

ARGENT TRUST COMPANY, TRUSTEE

 

Date:

 

May 18, 2026

 

By:

 

/s/ NANCY WILLIS

 

 

 

Nancy Willis

 

 

 

Director of Royalty Trust Services

 

 

 

EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ DANIEL BATES

 

 

 

Daniel Bates

 

 

 

Unconventional Finance General Manager

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

[NEWS RELEASE LETTERHEAD OF CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST APPEARS HERE]

CROSS TIMBERS ROYALTY TRUST

DECLARES MAY CASH DISTRIBUTION

 

Dallas, Texas, May 18, 2026 – Argent Trust Company, as Trustee of the Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (the “Trust”) (NYSE: CRT), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.029624 per unit, payable on June 12, 2026, to unitholders of record on May 29, 2026. The following table shows underlying oil and gas sales and average prices attributable to the current month and prior month distributions.

 

 

Underlying Sales

 

 

 

 

Volumes (a)

 

Average Price

 

 

Oil

(Bbls)

 

Gas

(Mcf)

 

Oil

(per Bbl)

 

Gas

(per Mcf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Month Distribution

 

10,000

 

47,000

 

$77.14

 

$4.98

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior Month Distribution

 

17,000

 

121,000

 

$58.93

 

$4.83

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(a)
Sales volumes are recorded in the month the Trust receives the related net profits income. Because of this, sales volumes may fluctuate from month to month based on the timing of cash receipts.

Excess Costs

XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $3,000 of excess costs were recovered on properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests. However, after the partial recovery, there were no remaining proceeds from the properties underlying the Texas Working Interest net profits interests to be included in this month’s distribution. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Texas Working Interest net profits interests total $5,893,000, including accrued interest of $1,626,000.

 

XTO Energy has advised the Trustee that $52,000 of excess costs were recovered on properties underlying the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests. However, after the partial recovery, there were no remaining proceeds from the properties underlying the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests to be included in this month’s distribution. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining on the Oklahoma Working Interest net profits interests total $972,000, including accrued interest of $19,000.

For more information on the Trust, including the annual tax information, distribution amounts, and historical press releases, please visit our website at www.crt-crosstimbers.com.

* * *

Contact:

Nancy Willis

Director of Royalty Trust Services

Argent Trust Company, Trustee

855-588-7839

 


FAQ

What cash distribution did Cross Timbers Royalty Trust (CRT) declare for May 2026?

Cross Timbers Royalty Trust declared a cash distribution of $0.029624 per unit. It is payable on June 12, 2026 to unitholders of record on May 29, 2026, reflecting recent underlying oil and gas sales and associated net profits.

When will CRT unitholders receive the May 2026 distribution payment?

Unitholders will receive the May 2026 distribution on June 12, 2026. The payment of $0.029624 per unit goes to holders of record as of May 29, 2026, based on recent underlying production and net profits from oil and gas properties.

How did underlying oil and gas volumes for CRT’s current distribution compare with the prior month?

For the current distribution, underlying sales were 10,000 barrels of oil and 47,000 Mcf of gas. The prior month’s distribution reflected higher volumes of 17,000 barrels of oil and 121,000 Mcf of gas, indicating a monthly decline in reported production volumes.

What average commodity prices underpin Cross Timbers Royalty Trust’s current distribution?

The current distribution reflects an average oil price of $77.14 per barrel and $4.98 per Mcf of gas. The prior month used $58.93 per barrel and $4.83 per Mcf, showing higher realized prices for both oil and gas this month.

What are the remaining excess costs on CRT’s Texas working interest net profits interests?

On the Texas working interest net profits interests, $3,000 of excess costs were recovered, but no proceeds reached the distribution. Remaining underlying cumulative excess costs total $5,893,000, including $1,626,000 of accrued interest, which must be recovered before those interests contribute cash.

What excess costs remain on CRT’s Oklahoma working interest net profits interests?

For the Oklahoma working interest net profits interests, $52,000 of excess costs were recovered, but no proceeds were distributable. Underlying cumulative excess costs remaining total $972,000, including $19,000 of accrued interest, continuing to offset net profits from those properties.

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