Dorchester Minerals, L.P. (DMLP) recently announced its first quarter earnings for 2020. The company reported decreased operating revenues and net incomes when compared to the same period last year. This may be due to the recent low prices on crude oil in 2020. Despite the decreased earnings, the company increased its dividend payable to shareholders in May to $0.4779. This represents a 32% increase from the prior dividend of $0.3612.
Insiders and senior executives of Dorchester Minerals, L.P. have been making insider trades during the first part of the year. CEO William Casey