Matador Resources EVP William Elsener buys $31,969 in stock

Published 05/03/2025, 00:10
Matador Resources EVP William Elsener buys $31,969 in stock

William Thomas Elsener, Executive Vice President of Reservoir Engineering at Matador Resources Co (NYSE:MTDR), recently purchased 700 shares of common stock, according to a recent SEC filing. The timing is notable as InvestingPro data shows the stock trading near its 52-week low, with technical indicators suggesting oversold conditions. The shares were acquired at a price of $45.67 each, totaling approximately $31,969. Following this transaction, Elsener holds a total of 110,447 shares directly. The $6 billion market cap company maintains strong fundamentals with a P/E ratio of 6.58 and has increased its dividend for four consecutive years, with a current yield of 2.69%. The acquisition includes shares obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as restricted stock granted earlier this year. According to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock appears undervalued, with 8 additional exclusive insights available to subscribers through the comprehensive Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Matador Resources Company has garnered attention following its fourth-quarter earnings report. The company reported oil production volumes of 118.4 thousand barrels of oil per day, slightly missing its guidance range due to third-party midstream constraints. Despite these challenges, Matador raised its base dividend by 25% to $1.25 per share annually, signaling confidence in its free cash flow and production growth. JPMorgan increased its price target for Matador to $76, maintaining an Overweight rating, while Truist Securities reiterated a Buy rating with an $80 target, praising the company’s performance and outlook. Mizuho (NYSE:MFG) Securities also raised its price target to $77, citing operational cost efficiencies and strong initial production results from new wells.

Additionally, Matador’s 2025 guidance includes higher-than-anticipated production projections and a reduction in annual capital expenditure guidance. TD Cowen raised its price target to $75, maintaining a Buy rating, following discussions with Matador executives about efficiency gains and strategic initiatives. The company’s strategic management of capital expenditures and midstream operations has been highlighted as contributing to its robust performance. Analysts remain optimistic about Matador’s potential for growth and value realization, with several firms expressing confidence in the company’s future trajectory.

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