Matador Resources CoMTDR -0.52%84 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026, which is 150% above its 10-year median of 0.10. GuruFocus rates MTDR with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.74 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 433 Oil & Gas companies, Matador Resources Co ranks better than 81.76% on this metric.
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.25.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MTDR'
s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.1 Max: 0.26
Current: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Matador Resources Co was 0.26. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.10.
MTDR's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked better than 81.76% of 433
companies
in the Oil & Gas industry
Industry Median: 0.5
vs MTDR: 0.26
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Matador Resources Co was 3.11%. The lowest was 0.07%. And the median was 0.96%.
During the past 12 months, Matador Resources Co's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 42.90% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 63.60% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Matador Resources Co was 89.50% per year. The lowest was 63.60% per year. And the median was 76.55% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Matador Resources Co (NYSE:MTDR) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Matador Resources Co Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
Matador Resources Co Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
MTDR vs SM, CHRD, CRC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Matador Resources Co Dividend Payout Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
Matador Resources Co Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Matador Resources Co (MTDR) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Matador Resources Co and its competitors. This is 150% above median its historical median of 0.10. Over the past decade, Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Matador Resources Co ranks #79 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 18.2%.
Is Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
Matador Resources Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.26. The Oil & Gas industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Matador Resources Co's value of 0.25 is 50% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matador Resources Co ranks #79 out of 433 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Matador Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matador Resources Co's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SM and CHRD?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Matador Resources Co ranks #79 out of 433 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Matador Resources Co in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50. Matador Resources Co's value of 0.25 is 50% below this benchmark. Historically, Matador Resources Co's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.02 to 0.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.10 vs. the industry median of 0.50, Matador Resources Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for an Oil & Gas company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 0.50, based on 433 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Matador Resources Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.25 is 50% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Matador Resources Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matador Resources Co's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 150% above median its own 10-year median of 0.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matador Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matador Resources Co (MTDR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.74, compared to a current price of $49.90 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25, which is 150% above median its 10-year median of 0.10 and 50% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 0.50. Matador Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Matador Resources Co (MTDR), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.25 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Matador Resources Co (MTDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matador Resources Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $49.90 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.74.
GuruFocus considers Matador Resources Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MTDR:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.25 (150% above median its 10-year median of 0.10)
GF Value™: $60.74 vs. price of $49.90 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% below the Oil & Gas median (#79 of 433)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MTDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matador Resources Co is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. The majority of the company's assets are located in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Along with maintaining a portfolio of oil and natural gas properties, Matador works to identify and develop midstream opportunities that support and enhance its exploration and development business. The Company has two reportable business segments: exploration and production and midstream. The company generates majority of its revenue from the exploration and production segment.
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