Glenn W. Stetson, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Matador Resources Co (NASDAQ: MTDR), recently increased his stake in the company. On May 28, 2026, Mr. Stetson purchased shares of the firm's common stock, totaling $26,970.
This insider buying activity is occurring while Matador trades at a price point of $53.60 and maintains a Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio of 13.68. Independent analysis from InvestingPro suggests the stock may be undervalued, noting its placement on the Most Undervalued list based on its Fair Value assessment. Furthermore, the company has demonstrated a commitment to returning value to shareholders by having raised its dividend for five consecutive years, currently offering a dividend yield of 2.8%.
Specifically, Mr. Stetson acquired 500 shares at a cost of $53.94 per share. Following this transaction, his direct holdings in Matador Resources Co reached 94,970 shares. This total ownership stake includes 3,334 shares that are restricted stock, granted on February 14, 2024, and scheduled to vest upon the third anniversary of the grant date. His other holdings include shares obtained through the company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Details regarding this transaction were formally disclosed via a Form 4 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 1, 2026.
Recent Corporate Developments
Beyond the personal trading activity, Matador Resources Company released its first-quarter earnings report for 2026. The company reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.53, a figure that exceeded market expectations of $1.34. However, despite this positive EPS performance, the total revenue generated was $818.7 million, which missed analysts' anticipated level of $873.35 million.
In terms of expansion and asset growth, Matador Resources has also announced a major acquisition. The company purchased 5,154 net undeveloped acres located in the Delaware Basin for an approximate value of $1.143 billion. This significant purchase was secured through a Bureau of Land Management Oil and Gas Lease Sale. By completing this transaction, Matador added over 141 net operated locations to its existing asset base.
These combined developments - the executive's buying, the strong EPS relative to revenue, and the massive land acquisition - highlight ongoing strategic expansion efforts by Matador Resources alongside its recent financial reporting performance. The company continues to show activity across both internal confidence signals and significant external resource investments.