Matador Resources Reports Record 2025 Production & Reserve Growth, Boosts Dividend, and Initiates Share Buyback

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Matador Resources reported record production and a 9% increase in proved reserves for 2025, while also raising its quarterly dividend by 50% and initiating a $400 million share repurchase program. The company also received a credit rating upgrade from Fitch.

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• Record Production Achieved in 2025

  Matador Resources achieved record oil, natural gas, and average daily oil equivalent production for the year ended December 31, 2025, with oil production increasing 20% and natural gas production increasing 23% year-over-year.

• Proved Reserves Increased by 9%

  Total estimated proved oil and natural gas reserves grew 9% to 667.0 million BOE at year-end 2025, driven by delineation and development operations in the Delaware Basin.

• Quarterly Dividend Increased by 50%

  The Board amended its dividend policy, increasing the quarterly cash dividend from $0.25 per share in Q4 2024 to $0.375 per share in Q4 2025, representing a 50% increase.

• Share Repurchase Program Initiated

  A share repurchase program authorizing up to $400.0 million of common stock was approved in April 2025, with $55.8 million (1,351,328 shares) repurchased during 2025.

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Matador Resources Company filed its annual 10-K report, detailing strong operational performance and significant shareholder return initiatives for 2025. The company achieved record oil, natural gas, and oil equivalent production, alongside a 9% increase in total proved reserves. Despite a 14% decrease in realized oil prices and a 13% decrease in natural gas prices, which led to a slight dip in net income and Adjusted EBITDA, the company's revenues still increased. Key highlights include a 50% increase in the quarterly cash dividend, the initiation of a $400 million share repurchase program (with $55.8 million already executed), and an upgrade to its long-term issuer default rating by Fitch. The company also expanded its San Mateo Credit Facility, enhancing its financial flexibility. This comprehensive report follows a recent 8-K announcing preliminary results, providing audited figures and detailed strategic insights, including a 2026 capital expenditure budget focused on the Delaware Basin.