In Q2 2025, Matador reported record quarterly production of 209,013 BOE/d, including 122,875 barrels of oil per day. These volumes exceeded prior guidance, driven by outperformance from both new wells and base production. Notably, the company turned to sales 32 gross (22.8 net) operated wells, further solidifying its execution capabilities.
Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) is navigating 2025 with a strategy that blends operational discipline, innovation, and balance sheet strength. After a strong first half marked by record production, strategic divestitures, and a major midstream expansion, here are five key trends to watch as Matador moves through the second half of 2025.
While the reduction trims full-year production guidance to 200,000 boe/d, down from 205,000 boe/d, the company emphasized flexibility—leaving the door open to reactivating the ninth rig later in the year if market conditions improve.
The Permian Basin is one of the most prolific oil and gas regions in the world, and among the operators vying for a competitive edge, Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) is rapidly gaining recognition. While larger peers like Diamondback Energy and EOG Resources dominate headlines, Matador has quietly built a reputation for innovation, strategic acquisitions, and efficient operations. Here’s why Matador Resources is an up-and-coming company to watch in the Permian Basin.
In today’s highly competitive oil and gas industry, staying ahead requires relentless innovation and operational efficiency. Matador Resources has taken a bold step forward by implementing simul-frac and trimul-frac techniques across its operations. These advanced fracturing methods have resulted in significant cost savings, faster well completions, and boosted production, especially in their newly acquired acreage. Here’s how these innovative approaches are reshaping Matador’s performance.
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) is a prominent upstream player with a strong presence in prolific oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. The company is poised for earnings growth of 16.5% in 2024 and 18.6% in 2025, driven by several favorable factors.
Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador” or the “Company”) today announced that a wholly-owned subsidiary of Matador has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a subsidiary of Ameredev II Parent, LLC (“Ameredev”), including certain oil and natural gas producing properties and undeveloped acreage located in Lea County, New Mexico and Loving and Winkler Counties, Texas (the “Ameredev Acquisition”).
Ensuring flow assurance in the Delaware Basin is crucial due to capacity limitations. Matador has secured firm transport agreements on takeaway pipelines to mitigate risks associated with negative pricing at Waha and ensure that their gas can be sold.
Matador’s drilling inventory with 406 gross drillable locations. They also own midstream assets, like pipelines and a saltwater disposal well, which could provide additional value to Matador’s operations.
Matador Resources Company reported strong Q1 2024 results, with a net income of $193.7 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $505.4 million, exceeding expectations.
