Zacks Research Issues Positive Outlook for MTDR Earnings

Matador Resources (NYSE:MTDR) – Research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Matador Resources in a research note issued to investors on Monday, January 13th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the energy company will post earnings of $1.65 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $1.63. The consensus estimate for Matador Resources’ current full-year earnings is $7.46 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Matador Resources’ Q4 2025 earnings at $1.76 EPS and Q2 2026 earnings at $1.75 EPS.

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

Several other research analysts also recently commented on the company. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Matador Resources from $87.00 to $91.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 17th. BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on shares of Matador Resources from $75.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, October 4th. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of Matador Resources in a report on Friday, January 10th. They issued an “equal weight” rating and a $78.00 price target for the company. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective 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. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $70.00 target price on shares of Matador Resources in a research note on Wednesday. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and thirteen have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Matador Resources currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $75.14.

Matador Resources Price Performance

NYSE MTDR opened at $63.45 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $57.66 and a 200 day simple moving average of $56.08. Matador Resources has a twelve month low of $47.15 and a twelve month high of $71.08. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.92 billion, a PE ratio of 8.40 and a beta of 3.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, a quick ratio of 0.84 and a current ratio of 0.88.

Insider Transactions at Matador Resources

In other news, EVP Glenn W. Stetson bought 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, October 30th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $51.33 per share, with a total value of $51,330.00. Following the acquisition, the executive vice president now owns 85,935 shares in the company, valued at $4,411,043.55. This trade represents a 1.18 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, EVP William Thomas Elsener purchased 800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, December 13th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $56.60 per share, with a total value of $45,280.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the executive vice president now directly owns 102,964 shares in the company, valued at $5,827,762.40. The trade was a 0.78 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. In the last ninety days, insiders purchased 4,285 shares of company stock valued at $232,849. Corporate insiders own 6.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Matador Resources

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. True Wealth Design LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Matador Resources in the third quarter valued at $37,000. Denver PWM LLC raised its position in Matador Resources by 67.2% in the 3rd quarter. Denver PWM LLC now owns 754 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 303 shares during the last quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Matador Resources by 329.0% during the 3rd quarter. Avior Wealth Management LLC now owns 828 shares of the energy company’s stock worth $41,000 after buying an additional 635 shares in the last quarter. Quarry LP boosted its position in Matador Resources by 47.5% in the 2nd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 779 shares of the energy company’s stock valued at $46,000 after buying an additional 251 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Covestor Ltd increased its stake in shares of 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 buying an additional 644 shares during the period. 91.98% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

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.