Zacks Research Expects Lower Earnings for Matador Resources

Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Matador Resources in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday, December 12th. Zacks Research analyst N. Banerjee now anticipates that the energy company will earn $1.63 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.67. The consensus estimate for Matador Resources’ current full-year earnings is $7.49 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Matador Resources’ Q2 2025 earnings at $1.62 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.72 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.74 EPS and Q3 2026 earnings at $1.80 EPS.

Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October 22nd. The energy company reported $1.89 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.78 by $0.11. The firm had revenue of $770.20 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $836.69 million. Matador Resources had a return on equity of 20.01% and a net margin of 27.45%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 9.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.86 earnings per share.

Several other equities analysts have also weighed in on MTDR. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Matador Resources from $77.00 to $71.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, October 30th. Mizuho decreased their target price on shares of Matador Resources from $85.00 to $74.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, September 16th. Stephens increased their target price on shares of Matador Resources from $78.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, December 6th. BMO Capital Markets lifted their target price on shares of Matador Resources from $75.00 to $78.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, October 4th. Finally, Benchmark reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $62.00 price target on shares of Matador Resources in a research note on Wednesday, October 23rd. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Matador Resources presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.08.

Matador Resources Stock Down 0.5 %

MTDR stock opened at $56.69 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $7.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.51 and a beta of 3.26. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $55.51 and a two-hundred day moving average of $56.31. Matador Resources has a 12 month low of $47.15 and a 12 month high of $71.08. The company has a current ratio of 0.88, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Matador Resources

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Denver PWM LLC purchased a new stake in Matador Resources during the 2nd quarter worth about $27,000. True Wealth Design LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Matador Resources in the third quarter worth $37,000. Avior Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Matador Resources by 329.0% during the 3rd quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 828 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $41,000 after acquiring an additional 635 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP boosted its position in Matador Resources by 47.5% during the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 779 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 251 shares during the period. Finally, Covestor Ltd increased its holdings in Matador Resources by 154.8% in the 3rd quarter. Covestor Ltd now owns 1,060 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $52,000 after purchasing an additional 644 shares in the last quarter. 91.98% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Matador Resources

In related news, CEO Joseph Wm Foran purchased 2,000 shares of Matador Resources stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 6th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $55.18 per share, for a total transaction of $110,360.00. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now owns 42,251 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,331,410.18. The trade was a 4.97 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, EVP Glenn W. Stetson purchased 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, October 30th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $51.33 per share, for a total transaction of $51,330.00. Following the acquisition, the executive vice president now owns 85,935 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,411,043.55. This trade represents a 1.18 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders bought a total of 3,305 shares of company stock worth $177,221 over the last 90 days. Company insiders own 6.10% of the company’s stock.

Matador Resources Increases Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, December 6th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th were issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This is a boost from Matador Resources’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. This represents a $1.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.76%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, November 15th. Matador Resources’s dividend payout ratio is currently 13.25%.

Matador Resources Company Profile

Matador Resources Company, an independent energy company, engages in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. It operates through two segments, Exploration and Production; and Midstream. The company primarily holds interests in the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas.