Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) Stock

Matador Resources

Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream.

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Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $72 to $60.

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Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $60

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Wells Fargo analyst Hanwen Chang maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $87 to $86.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $86

In the preceding three months, 8 analysts have released ratings for Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Matador Resources, revealing an average target of $69.75, a high estimate of $87.00, and a low estimate of $61.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 9.12% lower than the prior average price target of $76.75. 
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<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
A clear picture of Matador Resources's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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&#x7C;Mike Scialla &#x7C;Stephens &amp; Co. &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $86.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Scott Hanold &#x7C;RBC Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $62.00&#x7C;$70.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Zach Parham &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $61.00&#x7C;$65.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin McDermott &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $68.00&#x7C;$84.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Hanwen Chang &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $87.00&#x7C;$90.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Zach Parham &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $65.00&#x7C;$76.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;John Freeman &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $67.00&#x7C;$77.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Subash Chandra &#x7C;Benchmark &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $62.00&#x7C;$62.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Matador Resources. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Matador Resources compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Matador Resources's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
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Considering these analyst evaluations in conjunction with other financial indicators can offer a comprehensive understanding of Matador Resources's market position. Stay informed and make well-informed decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>About Matador Resources</h2>
Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Matador Resources's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Positioned below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization faces constraints in size. This could be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Matador Resources's revenue growth over a period of 3M has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 17.54%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Matador Resources's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 21.93%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 4.31%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Matador Resources's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.0%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Matador Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.67.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Expert Outlook: Matador Resources Through The Eyes Of 8 Analysts

Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Mike Scialla maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $86.

Stephens & Co. Maintains Overweight on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $86

RBC Capital analyst Scott Hanold maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $70 to $62.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $62

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Shares of energy companies are trading lower as stocks pull back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement.

JP Morgan analyst Zach Parham maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $65 to $61.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $61

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Shares of oil and gas companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Matador Resources Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) shares are trading lower on Friday after the company disclosed the sale of its remaining <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44643345/matador-resources-company-announces-sale-of-its-eagle-ford-assets-and-provides-an-update-on-the-st" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eagle Ford shale assets in South Texas</a>.
The assets were sold through a series of transactions in the Eagle Ford shale located in La Salle, Karnes and Atascosa Counties in South Texas.
Joseph Wm. Foran, founder, chairman and CEO of Matador, stated that the company plans to focus on the continued development of high-quality acreage in the northern Delaware Basin, which is considered the most productive basin in the U.S.
Notably, the company holds approximately 200,000 net acres in the basin, with 80% of it held by production.
Foran added that over the past two quarters, Matador generated more than $30 million from these sales, which along with a portion of its cash flow is used to reduce its credit facility borrowings.
During the first quarter of 2025, Matador repaid $180 million of its borrowings, bringing the outstanding balance to $405 million.
Based on an initial review of its first-quarter results, the company expects a leverage ratio of one times or lower as of March 31, 2025.
Matador exited the first quarter of 2025 with around $1.8 billion in liquidity.
Apart from this, anticipating steel price increases in 2025 due to recent tariffs, Matador secured inventory for most of its 2025 drilling program. The company does not expect any recent tariffs to impact its well costs until the second half of 2025.
The company remains optimistic about its 2025 plans and drilling inventory.
Given the recent decline in stock price, Matador&#8217;s board is considering a stock repurchase program, which would be in addition to its current quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via First Trust Energy AlphaDEX Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FXN#NYSE">FXN</a>) and Amplify COWS Covered Call ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HCOW#NASDAQ">HCOW</a>).
MTDR Price Action: MTDR shares are down 14.38% at $38.16 at publication Friday. 
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Matador Resources Sells Eagle Ford Assets, Announces Potential Buybacks

Matador Resources Sells Eagle Ford Assets For $30M, Repays $180M In Debt; Company Ends Q1 2025 With $1.8B Liquidity

Matador Resources's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) short percent of float has risen 25.77% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.97 million shares sold short, which is 7.71% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.72 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Matador Resources Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Matador Resources has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Matador Resources's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Matador Resources's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Matador Resources?

For over a decade, the energy transition has captured headlines, fueled by surging investments in solar, wind, and storage technologies. The latest analysis from J.P. Morgan&#8217;s 15th Annual Energy Paper, Heliocentrism, paints a nuanced picture of progress, challenges, and the enduring role of traditional energy.
For investors, the conclusions offer a compelling case for a diversified approach that includes both renewable and traditional energy stocks.
Solar power is leading the growth in global capacity additions. J.P. Morgan notes that solar installations more than doubled in the past three years and could double again by 2027. Solar will represent roughly 75 percent of new global capacity additions by then. However, the challenge lies in utilization.
Due to solar&#8217;s low capacity factors (15 percent to 20 percent), actual power generation lags far behind installed capacity.
Despite trillions in global spending, renewables still account for just 2 percent of global final energy consumption, with expectations to reach only 4.5 percent by 2027. The path forward is linear, not exponential. Crucially, electricity itself is only about a third of total energy use worldwide. Energy intensive sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals, and transportation still rely overwhelmingly on fossil fuels.
The report&#8217;s bottom line is clear: human prosperity remains tethered to affordable natural gas and fossil fuels for the foreseeable future. Industrial production, global trade, national defense, and even clean technology manufacturing are deeply reliant on hydrocarbons.
Natural gas, in particular, stands out as both a critical bridge fuel and an investable theme. Its role is expanding, not shrinking, as coal retires in Europe and the United States.
JP Morgan projects continued reliance on gas plants to meet baseload power needs, especially as renewable intermittency challenges grid stability.
Investors should also note the United States&#8217;s ascent to energy independence. United States oil and gas production, largely driven by fracking, now represents over 60 percent of domestic primary energy consumption.
Additionally, global LNG demand is poised to surge, with export capacity growing by a third by 2030. This provides upside for United States energy companies positioned in natural gas and LNG markets.
One underappreciated investment theme is the high and rising cost of decarbonization. Wind and solar power purchase agreement prices have jumped due to supply chain constraints, tariffs, and insurance premiums. Meanwhile, carbon capture and storage (CCS) remains prohibitively expensive and technologically limited, despite massive research and development efforts.
Electrification of industrial processes and transportation also faces hurdles. Electricity prices are 2 to 4 times higher than natural gas on an energy equivalent basis, slowing the shift from gas powered heating and manufacturing.
Grid bottlenecks, transformer shortages, and transmission line stagnation further challenge rapid electrification.
For equity investors, this landscape argues strongly for maintaining meaningful exposure to traditional energy producers alongside selective renewables.
Oil and gas companies, many of which now boast low breakeven prices, rising dividends, and strong cash flows, are poised to benefit from sustained global demand. LNG exporters, pipeline operators, and diversified energy companies remain attractive in a world that needs more energy, not less.
Meanwhile, selective investments in renewables, battery storage, and grid infrastructure offer growth opportunities, but with careful attention to valuation and technological risk.
The energy transition is real, but slower and more capital intensive than many anticipate. Fossil fuels, especially natural gas, will remain indispensable for decades.
For investors, the smart strategy is not to pick sides, but to embrace the full energy spectrum, capturing growth from renewables while harvesting cash flow from traditional energy sectors that continue to power the global economy.
Historical analysis of insider buying activity across sectors reveals that energy stocks have been particularly sensitive to insider signals. Studies, including research by the University of Michigan and empirical work covered in finance journals, show that insider buying in cyclical industries such as energy often precedes periods of market outperformance.
When energy prices are volatile or sentiment is poor, insiders&#8217; purchases can serve as contrarian indicators, signaling undervaluation or improving fundamentals not yet reflected in stock prices.
For example, during the 2015 to 2016 oil price downturn, clusters of insider buying in exploration and production (E&amp;P) companies were observed at cycle lows.
Subsequent 12 to 24 month returns for these companies significantly outperformed broader energy indices.
Similarly, in 2020 during the COVID induced oil crash, insider buying surged in several midstream and upstream names. The subsequent recovery in energy stocks was one of the strongest sectoral rebounds, and companies with heavy insider purchases often led the rally.
According to data from OpenInsider, stocks with concentrated insider buying activity have historically outperformed the market over a 12 month horizon by 4 percent to 8 percent on average. In the energy sector, this outperformance has been even more pronounced during cyclical troughs.
Insiders tend to have better visibility into capital spending plans, reserve replacement metrics, hedging positions, and regulatory risk, all crucial factors in energy stock performance.
Using insider buying as a filter can help investors identify energy companies poised for recovery or growth, especially in times when broader market sentiment is negative.
While insider buying is not widespread so far in 2025 given all the economic and tariff related activity that will impact the industry, there are two notable C suite buying situations that have developed.
The CEO, CFO and Chief Operating Officer at Matador Resources (Ticker: MTDR) have all been buying shares of their company in recent months.
Matador Resources (MTDR) is a Texas based independent exploration and production company focused primarily on oil and natural gas assets in the Delaware Basin, part of the larger Permian Basin.
Known for its operational efficiency and disciplined capital allocation, Matador has grown production and reserves consistently while maintaining a strong focus on shareholder returns.
Recent results reflect solid free cash flow generation, supported by favorable commodity prices and efficient drilling programs. Matador&#8217;s low cost structure, high margin acreage, and integrated operations position it well to benefit from continued Permian Basin development.
Financially, Matador maintains a strong balance sheet with leverage ratios among the lowest in the small to mid-cap E&amp;P space. The company has steadily reduced net debt while increasing shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.
Valuation remains attractive, with Matador trading at a discount to peers on forward enterprise value to EBITDA metrics, reflecting its solid free cash flow yield and improving return on capital.
Analysts view Matador as well positioned for long term value creation, with upside potential tied to higher production, midstream expansion, and potential industry consolidation in the Permian Basin.
We have also seen CEO buying at TXO Partners (Ticker: TXO) &nbsp;a high yielding oil and gas production MLP.
TXO owns oil and gas current acreage that is clustered in the Permian Basin of West Texas and New Mexico, the San Juan Basin of New Mexico and Colorado, and the Williston Basin of Montana and North Dakota.
The company recently announced that it expects to pay total dividends in 2025 of $2.25 a share, giving the stock a yield of over 12 percent at the current price.
We will always use enormous amounts of energy. Not doing so would mean the collapse of civilization as we know it.
The form of producing that energy may change over time but that change will be much slower than the activists and politicians are willing to admit.
Fortunes will be made investing in energy as has been the case throughout history.
Tracking the insiders as they position themselves for the majority of the massive profits can help us get into the inner circle of energy fortune building opportunities.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $84 to $68.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $68

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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Analysts have recently evaluated Matador Resources and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $72.62, accompanied by a high estimate of $87.00 and a low estimate of $62.00. Experiencing a 2.61% decline, the current average is now lower than the previous average price target of $74.57. 
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<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Matador Resources is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>Hanwen Chang</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$87.00</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
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<td>Zach Parham</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
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<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
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<td>John Freeman</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$77.00</td>
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<td>Subash Chandra</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
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<td>Scott Hanold</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
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<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
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<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
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<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
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<td>$78.00</td>
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<td>Doug Leggate</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Matador Resources. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts assign qualitative assessments to stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey the analysts' expectations for the relative performance of Matador Resources compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Matador Resources's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Matador Resources's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Delving into Matador Resources's Background</h2>
Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Matador Resources</h3>
Market Capitalization Perspectives: The company's market capitalization falls below industry averages, signaling a relatively smaller size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as perceived growth potential or operational scale.
Revenue Growth: Matador Resources's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.54%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 21.93%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Matador Resources's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 4.31%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Matador Resources's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.0%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.67.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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What Analysts Are Saying About Matador Resources Stock

Wells Fargo analyst Hanwen Chang maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $90 to $87.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $87

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Raymond James analyst John Freeman maintains Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $77 to $67.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Matador Resources, Lowers Price Target to $67

A significant insider buy by Robert T Macalik, EVP at Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>), was executed on March 7, and reported in the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: A Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001520006/000152000625000096//Archives/edgar/data/1520006/000152000625000096/0001520006-25-000096-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Friday unveiled that Macalik made a notable purchase of 1,200 shares of Matador Resources, valuing at $57,575.
At Friday morning, Matador Resources shares are up by 1.99%, trading at $45.68.
<h3>Get to Know Matador Resources Better</h3>
Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream.
<h3>Matador Resources: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Matador Resources's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 17.54%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Energy sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Evaluating Earnings Performance:
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Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 42.0%, indicating concerns regarding cost management and overall profitability relative to its industry counterparts.
</li>
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Matador Resources's EPS is significantly higher than the industry average. The company demonstrates a robust bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 1.72.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Matador Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.67.
Valuation Metrics:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/E ratio of 6.27, the stock indicates an attractive valuation, potentially presenting a buying opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 1.6, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
</li>
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio lower than industry benchmarks at 3.74, Matador Resources presents an attractive value opportunity.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>Delving Into the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insider transactions should be considered alongside other factors when making investment decisions, as they can offer important insights.
Considering the legal perspective, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, according to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Pointing towards optimism, a company insider's new purchase signals their positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
Nevertheless, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Insider Trades

Robert T Macalik's Recent Buy: Acquires $57K In Matador Resources Stock

On March 5, a substantial insider purchase was made by Joseph Wm Foran, Chairman and CEO at Matador Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTDR#NYSE">MTDR</a>), as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Foran demonstrated confidence in Matador Resources by purchasing 2,377 shares, as reported in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001520006/000152000625000086//Archives/edgar/data/1520006/000152000625000086/0001520006-25-000086-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday. The total value of the transaction is $109,151.
Matador Resources shares are trading down 1.16% at $45.89 at the time of this writing on Wednesday morning.
<h3>Delving into Matador Resources's Background</h3>
Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Matador Resources's Journey</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Matador Resources's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 17.54% as of 31 December, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Key Insights into Profitability Metrics:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company shows a low gross margin of 42.0%, suggesting potential challenges in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
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Earnings per Share (EPS): The company excels with an EPS that surpasses the industry average. With a current EPS of 1.72, Matador Resources showcases strong earnings per share.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: Matador Resources's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.67, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
Valuation Metrics:
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<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Matador Resources's P/E ratio of 6.5 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
</li>
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.66 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 3.82, Matador Resources presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach, considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Cracking Transaction Codes</h3>
Delving into transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> typically prioritize those unfolding in the open market, as precisely outlined in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 indicates a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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Joseph Wm Foran's Recent Buy: Acquires $109K In Matador Resources Stock

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