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Investing.com - Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) has reiterated an Outperform rating and $73.00 price target on Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR). Currently trading at $52.05, the company appears undervalued according to InvestingPro analysis, which gives MTDR an overall financial health score of "GREAT" with a P/E ratio of 6.99 and impressive revenue growth of 21.69% over the last twelve months.
The firm expects no major changes to Matador’s 2025 guidance when the company reports its second-quarter results, noting that management remains comfortable with its previously announced decision to modestly scale back activity.
Mizuho believes investor focus will shift to any early commentary regarding how Matador is evaluating oil prices and activity levels for 2026, along with implications for oil growth beyond this year.
The second quarter will mark Matador’s first quarter of share buybacks since announcing its new $400 million authorization in April, with investors watching closely for the magnitude of repurchases as an indicator of the company’s approach to opportunistic share repurchases.
Mizuho also anticipates additional information on the timing and structure of Matador’s potential midstream business monetization, which the company has been positioning for with the recent combination of its Pronto and San Mateo operations and strategic management changes.
In other recent news, Matador Resources Company has seen several significant developments. Fitch Ratings upgraded the company’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings from ’BB-’ to ’BB’, citing successful debt reduction and strong asset management. The company has reduced its gross debt by over $700 million since a major acquisition in 2024, with expectations of continued free cash flow generation. BofA Securities initiated coverage on Matador with a Buy rating and a price target of $56, highlighting the company’s diverse growth strategies and competitive breakeven costs. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on Matador, noting the strategic advantages of its midstream assets and the possibility of an IPO. Additionally, Matador announced leadership promotions, including Bryan A. Erman as Co-President and William D. Lambert as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. These changes reflect the company’s strategic focus and growth potential. Matador’s management team has also reinforced their confidence in the company through insider buying and stock buybacks.
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