Matador Resources CEO Joseph Foran buys $109,151 in company stock

Published 05/03/2025, 13:24
Matador Resources CEO Joseph Foran buys $109,151 in company stock

Joseph Wm. Foran, Chairman and CEO of Matador Resources Co . (NYSE:MTDR), recently purchased a significant amount of company stock, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The timing appears strategic, as InvestingPro data shows the stock trading near its 52-week low, with technical indicators suggesting oversold conditions. On March 4, Foran acquired 2,377 shares of common stock at an average price of $45.92 per share, totaling approximately $109,151. This purchase increases his direct ownership to 45,756 shares. The transaction underlines Foran’s ongoing commitment to the company, which operates in the crude petroleum and natural gas sector. With a P/E ratio of 6.58 and an impressive gross margin of 80.5%, InvestingPro analysis indicates the stock is currently undervalued. Discover more insights and 10 additional ProTips for MTDR in the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to subscribers.

In other recent news, Matador Resources Company has been the subject of several analyst reports highlighting its financial performance and future prospects. JPMorgan raised its price target for Matador to $76, maintaining an Overweight rating despite the company’s first oil production miss in recent history and higher-than-expected capital expenditures. The firm remains optimistic about Matador’s long-term growth, projecting significant free cash flow and production increases by 2025. Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating with an $80 price target, praising Matador’s fourth-quarter performance, which surpassed earnings and free cash flow expectations despite midstream challenges.

Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities also increased its price target to $77, retaining an Outperform rating, citing better-than-expected operational costs and strong initial production results from recent wells. The firm noted Matador’s potential for differentiated oil growth and its modest financial leverage. JPMorgan anticipates Matador will generate substantial free cash flow in 2025, with production volumes aligning closely with street estimates. TD Cowen raised its price target to $75, maintaining a Buy rating, following investor meetings that highlighted efficiency gains and strategic initiatives.

These developments underscore Matador Resources’ strategic management of capital expenditures and its robust midstream assets, positioning the company well for future performance. The company’s ability to exceed expectations and adapt to industry conditions has been a focal point for analysts, who remain confident in Matador’s growth trajectory.

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