MTDR

MTDR

Matador Resources Company

Company Information

SectorEnergy
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
Market Cap$6.24B
Analysts Rating2.2/5

Recommendation Details

PortfolioEnergy
DateNov 12, 2026
ForecastQ Daily Probabilities
39.3%
46.1%
17.1%

Company Description

Matador Resources Company operates as an independent energy firm, primarily engaged in the identification, development, extraction, and acquisition of crude oil and natural gas reserves throughout the United States. Its business operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Exploration and Production, and Midstream. The company's key asset holdings are concentrated in the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations within the Delaware Basin, which spans southeastern New Mexico and West Texas. Additionally, Matador maintains active operations in South Texas's Eagle Ford shale play, as well as the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays located in Northwest Louisiana. To support its core upstream activities, Matador also manages midstream operations. These services include natural gas processing, crude oil transportation, and the gathering of oil, natural gas, and produced water. Furthermore, the company extends produced water disposal and other gathering services to external clients. As of December 31, 2021, Matador Resources reported estimated total proved oil and natural gas reserves amounting to 323.4 million barrels of oil equivalent. This total was comprised of 181.3 million stock tank barrels of oil and 852.5 billion cubic feet of natural gas. Originally incorporated as Matador Holdco, Inc., the company officially adopted its current name, Matador Resources Company, in August 2011. Established in 2003, Matador Resources Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Dallas, Texas.

Recent News & Events

Q3 2026 beat on EPS and revenue was overshadowed by a negative market reaction tied to gas pricing durability and higher capex, with near-term direction hinging on post-earnings follow-through and Q4 guidance execution.

NEGATIVENov 3, 2026
Earnings Report

Q3 2026 earnings beat estimates but shares fell

Matador reported Q3 2026 adjusted EPS of $2.08 versus $1.82 expected and revenue of $1.16 billion versus $1.10 billion forecast, with record oil and gas revenue and production above guidance midpoint. Despite the beat, shares fell 6.67% to $50.69 after hours as investors questioned the durability of the sharp gas pricing improvement and higher capital spending tied to acquisitions and the Marlan plant expansion, creating near-term negative momentum.

Matador Resources Company Press Release
POSITIVENov 3, 2026
Guidance Update

Full-year 2026 production guidance raised to high end

Matador raised the midpoint of its full-year 2026 production guidance to the high end of its prior range, implying 7% growth from year-end 2025, and guided to record Q4 2026 oil production of approximately 137,000 barrels per day (about 4% sequential growth) driven by the Paloma and Ridge Runner acquisitions. The constructive guidance supports the fundamental narrative but must overcome the negative post-earnings sentiment.

Matador Resources Company Press Release
POSITIVENov 3, 2026
Debt Repayment / Capital Allocation

Accelerated debt repayment and eighth dividend increase

Matador repaid over $150 million in borrowings in Q4 2026, $50 million more than previously announced, and now expects leverage to approach 1.5x by year-end 2026. The company also announced its eighth dividend increase in five years, raising the annual dividend 17% to $1.75 per share, which may support income-oriented investors but is unlikely to be a major near-term price driver on its own.

Matador Resources Company Press Release
POSITIVENov 3, 2026
Midstream Partnership Ann.

San Mateo expands gas processing with new 300 MMcfd plant

San Mateo announced increased commitments and dedications with a large Delaware Basin producer to underwrite a new 300 MMcfd natural gas processing plant at the Marlan complex, alongside integration of recently acquired Cardinal Midstream assets. The expansion supports long-term throughput growth and improved gas realizations, a modest positive offset to capex concerns.

Matador Resources Company Press Release
POSITIVENov 3, 2026
Operational Update

Woodford play early well results exceed expectations

Matador closed its Ridge Runner acquisition in October, adding 13,600 net acres and bringing its total Woodford position to 50,000 acres, with early well results exceeding expectations. Positive Woodford delineation could support the growth narrative but is a secondary catalyst relative to the post-earnings reaction.

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