$MTDR
MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY
XNYS•Energy•Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
Why is MTDR up today? It is at $49.01 (+4.21%), and our scanner flagged it 35 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment MTDR spikes, and full due diligence on MTDR — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $49.01
- Change today
- +4.21%
- Previous close
- $47.03
- 52-week range
- $37.14 – $66.84
- Market cap
- $5.84B
- Dividend yield
- 3.19% ($1.50)
- Ex-dividend
- Aug 10
- Institutional own.
- 99.9%
- Total held
- 100.0%
- Short interest
- 13.5M ▲ +4% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
- Days to cover
- 8.2d
- Avg daily volume
- 1.8M
- Sector
- Energy
- Industry
- Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 1.4x
- 15m
- 1.2x
- 1h
- 1.4x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $MTDR up today?
MTDR is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on MTDR today, peaking at 3.6x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: Matador Resources Co: “We successfully executed on four of our strategic catalysts during the first half of 2026 including:. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
Likely catalyst“We successfully executed on four of our strategic catalysts during the first half of 2026 including:Reported 1.Working interest additions and accelerated wells turned to sales; Matador now estimates to turn-in-line 112.6 net operated wells, a 5% increase versus previous February 2026 guidance estimates of 107.6 net operated wells turned-in-line.Reported 2.Increased non-operated activity; Matador now estimates to turn-in-line 15.9 net non-operated wells, a 33% increase versus previous February 2026 guidance estimates of 12.0 net non-operated wells.Reported (1) Includes estimated non-cash operating expenses in 2026 of $15.85 to $16.15 per BOE for DD&A and $0.20 to $0.30 per BOE for non-cash general and administrative (G&A) expenses, respectively., from the latest SEC filing. Read it →Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Insiders
Insiders buying3 open-market buys19 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (62/17 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Baty Robert Gaines Director | Bought (open market) | +500 | added 0.6% | 78K | $26K at $51.44 | Jun 15, 26 |
Parker Timothy E. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 4.1% | 94K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Baty Robert Gaines Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 5.0% | 77K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Appel Shelley F Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 5.4% | 71K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Baribault Reynald Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 24% | 19K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Byerley William M Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 6.5% | 59K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Ehrman Monika U Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 8.7% | 45K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Harvey Paul W Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 89% | 8K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Stewart Kenneth L. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 4.0% | 94K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Ward Susan M Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +4K | added 24% | 19K | n/a | Jun 11, 26 |
Foran Joseph Wm Officer | Bought (open market) | +2K | added 21% | 11K | $106K at $53.07 | Jun 9, 26 |
Stetson Glenn W Officer | Bought (open market) | +500 | added 0.5% | 95K | $27K at $53.41 | Jun 9, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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MTDR stock FAQ
Why is $MTDR up today?
MTDR is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on MTDR today, peaking at 3.6x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: Matador Resources Co: “We successfully executed on four of our strategic catalysts during the first half of 2026 including:. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.
What is the MTDR stock price today?
MTDR last traded at $49.01, up 4.21% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does MTDR pay a dividend?
Yes. MTDR currently has a dividend yield of about 3.19% ($1.50 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 10. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live MTDR alerts?
The MTDR Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged MTDR 35 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is MTDR on?
MTDR (MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $5.84B in the CRUDE PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS sector.
Is MTDR good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge MTDR for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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