MTDREnergy · Oil & Gas E&PThe 21 Wall Street analysts covering Matador Resources Co. hold a median 12-month price target of $67 — +8.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Matador Resources Co. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (69): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Growth (27): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on MTDR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 7 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sept 2026 | Seaport Global | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 2 Sept 2026 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $79 → $77 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Keybanc | Maintains | Overweight | $73 → $68 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $63 → $79 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $68 → $60 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Truist Securities | Maintains | Buy | $63 → $59 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $54 → $56 |
| 28 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | $92 → $93 |
| 28 July 2026 | Stephens & Co. | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 27 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $56 → $54 |
| 21 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 21 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $62 → $56 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $72 → $68 |
| 20 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. MTDR appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 11 Sept 2026, Matador Resources Co. returned +29.6% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 58% of US stocks
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
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Higher than 76% of US stocks
Higher than 88% of US stocks
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Higher than 96% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 72% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 53% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Matador Resources Co. has a market value of $7.6B and an enterprise value of $12.2B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.8B. The latest quarter grew 26.8% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $814.0M, a 21.2% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.83.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$568.6M, after $1.7B of capital spending.
Matador Resources Co. spent $23.7M on share buybacks and $178.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 10.5×; forward P/E: 7.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 2.46%, paying out 25% of earnings.
Matador Resources Co. employs 483 people — $7.9M of revenue per employee.
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On August 27, 2026, an insider at Matador Resources Co. purchased 2,500 shares at $56.64 per share, for a total value of $141,600. The acquisition represents 2% of the insider's total equity stake held before the transaction.
Why it matters — An insider increasing their stake in the company can signal confidence in Matador Resources' prospects to shareholders and market watchers.
Zacks Investment Research highlights Matador Resources (MTDR) as a strong momentum stock based on its Zacks Style Scores framework, which is used to identify market-beating stocks for investor portfolios.
Why it matters — A favorable momentum ranking from Zacks Style Scores indicates that MTDR is being recognized among stocks showing strong recent performance, which is relevant for investors tracking the company.
Matador Resources reported earnings 30 days ago, and since that report the stock has risen 22.7%. The article examines the company's recent performance and considers what may come next for the stock.
Why it matters — A 22.7% gain since the last earnings report signals notable momentum that MTDR watchers would want to track as they assess the company's post-earnings trajectory.
Matador Resources Company presented at the 17th Annual Midwest IDEAS Conference, and a transcript of the presentation was published by Seeking Alpha. The item covers the company's remarks at the investor conference.
Why it matters — MTDR watchers would care because the transcript provides insight into what the company's management communicated to investors at the conference.
Matador Resources presented its strategy for production growth, free-cash-flow generation and expansion of its Delaware Basin footprint during a presentation at the Three Part Advisors Chicago conference.
Why it matters — The presentation outlines the company's growth and cash-flow plans and its expanding Delaware Basin operations, which are central to Matador's outlook.
The 21 Wall Street analysts covering Matador Resources Co. have a median 12-month price target of $67, with estimates ranging from $56 to $92. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 21 analysts covering Matador Resources Co., 18 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Matador Resources Co. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 11 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 11 Sept 2026, Matador Resources Co. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (69 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 21 analysts implies +8.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Matador Resources Co. 49 out of 100 as at 11 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Matador Resources Co. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for MTDR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $56 to $92 over the next 12 months.
Matador Resources Co. returned +29.6% over the 12 months to 11 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Matador Resources Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The company concentrates on shale and other unconventional plays, with operations centered in the Delaware Basin across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas, as well as activities in Northwest Louisiana.
The most recent item we track (The Motley Fool, 9 Sept 2026): "Energy Stock Insider Doubles Down, Buys 2,500 Shares Worth More Than $140,000". On August 27, 2026, an insider at Matador Resources Co. purchased 2,500 shares at $56.64 per share, for a total value of $141,600. The acquisition represents 2% of the insider's total equity stake held before the transaction.
Matador Resources Company is an independent energy company focused on the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States. The company concentrates on shale and other unconventional plays, with operations centered in the Delaware Basin across Southeast New Mexico and West Texas, as well as activities in Northwest Louisiana. Matador Resources Company operates through exploration and production and midstream segments, combining upstream oil and gas development with infrastructure services that support gathering, processing, transportation, and produced water handling. Its midstream business also serves third parties, adding an important commercial and operational layer to its core hydrocarbon activities. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Matador Resources Company plays a notable role in U.S. energy markets through its focus on liquids-rich resource development and integrated midstream support.
CEO Mr. Joseph Wm. Foran · 483 employees · United States · https://www.matadorresources.com
