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StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 14 April 2026•Updated 15 April 2026•

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Texas Pacific Land Shares Plunge Following Sudden Death of Horizon Kinetics CEO

Key Facts

1Murray Stahl, CEO of Horizon Kinetics and a TPL board member, has passed away suddenly.

about 2 months ago

Version History

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to reflect Horizon Kinetics increasing its stake and KeyBanc raising its price target based on new growth sectors.

Texas Pacific Land (TPL) shares initially plunged 15.6% following the sudden passing of Murray Stahl, CEO of Horizon Kinetics and a TPL board member. However, Horizon Kinetics signaled strong confidence in the company by purchasing additional shares at $413.96, bringing its total direct ownership to 3,435,496 shares. Adding to the bullish sentiment, KeyBanc reiterated its 'Overweight' rating and raised its price target for TPL to $639. Analysts highlighted significant new growth opportunities for the company within the power generation and data center sectors. These strategic moves and positive analyst outlooks aim to mitigate market concerns regarding leadership succession and potential share liquidation. Investors are now focusing on TPL's ability to capitalize on these emerging industrial tailwinds.