Matador Resources

MTDR

Market cap $5.32B

Matador Resources, SandRidge and PrimeEnergy take distinct paths to thrive amid softening oil prices and stable gas demand.

Matador Resources is rated a buy, leveraging operational efficiency, midstream integration, and attractive valuation metrics in the Permian Basin. MTDR's tri-frac and horseshoe well innovations drive 20% efficiency gains and record-low drilling costs, supporting 5% organic oil production growth. San Mateo Midstream, 51%-owned by MTDR, underpins stable EBITDA and offers strategic optionality, with potential monetization or retention debated for competitive advantage.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) is pleased to announce (i) the successful, unanimous redetermination of the borrowing base under Matador's reserves-based loan credit facility (the “RBL”) at $3.25 billion by the nineteen members of Matador's bank group and (ii) that the sixteen lenders under San Mateo Midstream, LLC's (“San Mateo”) revolving credit facility have unanimously agreed to not only renew their commitment but also to increase their commitment.

Matador Resources offers compelling upside as crude oil prices appear poised for a significant rally, a relative move to catch up to 2025 gold gains. MTDR boasts near industry-low finding and drilling costs, 10 to 15 years of acreage inventory, substantial free cash flow, and a rising dividend payout, supporting long-term worth. The stock trades at a historically cheap valuation, with active share buybacks and notable insider purchases in 2025.

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DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) today announced that it has recently entered into multiple natural gas transportation and marketing agreements to improve all-in pricing netbacks in a strategic transaction that will achieve exposure to NYMEX Henry Hub pricing and LNG markets. In addition to contracts related to other pipelines, Matador has secured firm transportation on Energy Transfer's Hugh Brinson Pipeline to move 500,000 MMBtu per day of natural ga.