Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal-Weight on Matador Resources, Raises PT to $62.

Morgan Stanley Reiterates Equal-Weight on Matador Resources, Raises PT to $62.

In a recent analyst rating update, Morgan Stanley has maintained its rating on Matador Resources (MTDR) as "Equal-Weight" while raising the price target from $60.00 to $62.00. This adjustment represents a 3.33% increase in the price target, set in USD as of August 18, 2025 [1].

This revision follows a series of recent upgrades and downgrades from various analysts. On July 31, 2025, Raymond James raised the price target from $60.00 to $63.00, a 5.00% increase, while Keybanc and UBS also raised their targets by 3.33% and 4.35%, respectively [1]. Conversely, Wells Fargo and Mizuho lowered their targets by 7.50% and 1.35%, respectively [1].

Based on the one-year price targets offered by 18 analysts, the average target price for Matador Resources is $66.00, with a high estimate of $89.00 and a low estimate of $49.00. The average target implies an upside of 43.03% from the current price of $46.15 [1]. The consensus recommendation from 20 brokerage firms is "Outperform," with an average rating of 1.9 [1].

Institutional investors have also shown interest in Matador Resources. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake by 7.6% in the first quarter, owning 10.79% of the company's stock worth $690,310,000 [2]. Wells Fargo & Company MN, Envestnet Asset Management Inc., Russell Investments Group Ltd., and Raymond James Financial Inc. also increased their positions in the fourth quarter [2].

Matador Resources reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.29. The company's quarterly revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year, with a net margin of 22.57% and a return on equity of 16.53% [2]. The company's Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program authorizing the repurchase of up to $400.00 million in outstanding shares [2]. Additionally, Matador Resources announced a quarterly dividend of $0.3125 per share, representing a $1.25 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.6% [2].

References:
[1] https://www.gurufocus.com/news/3067259/matador-resources-mtdr-sees-price-target-raised-by-morgan-stanley-mtdr-stock-news
[2] https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/filing-vanguard-group-inc-buys-956090-shares-of-matador-resources-company-nysemtdr-2025-08-13/