earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Matador beats Q1 production guidance, raises 2026 outlook, pays down $350M+ RBL
Matador Resources Co
2026-Q1 EPS reported
-$0.29
revenue$671,637,000
- Q1 avg daily production 207,594 BOE/d (120,277 bbl oil/d), above guidance upper end; up 5% YoY.
- Full-year 2026 production guidance increased; capital budget reaffirmed; cost per lateral foot $785-$805.
- Paid down over $350M on RBL since year-end; expects full RBL repayment this month.
- Estimated full-year 2026 adjusted free cash flow ~$1.1-1.2B (vs $437M in 2025 excl land/seismic).
- Hugh Brinson pipeline (zero cost) expected to provide Henry Hub access by year-end 2026, reducing Waha exposure.
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