MTDR Dividend History & Analysis | 3% Yield

MTDR has a dividend yield of 3% and paid 1.31 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.95%
Payout Ratio 26.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 80.06%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.15%
Payout FCF 35.8%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 76.20%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -18.7%
Total Return 5y: 148.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DMLP 1,149 M 13.3% 35.7%
KRP 1,449 M 11.8% 30.1%
MNR 1,957 M 14.2% 14.4%
BSM 3,133 M 10.0% 22.8%
EPM 138 M 10.4% 20.3%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SM 4,534 M 166% 92.5%
WTI 323 M 100% 46.6%
NOG 2,440 M 70.1% 100%
DEC 1,126 M 64.1% 90.0%
APA 9,449 M 64.1% 93.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Oil & Gas Exploration & Production

APA
APA
 4.98% Yield
COP
ConocoPhillips
 3.45% Yield
MGY
Magnolia Oil & Gas
 2.61% Yield
WDS
Woodside Energy
 6.75% Yield
MAU
Etablissements Maurel
 6.61% Yield

MTDR Dividend History: Last 20 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-12-05 Quarterly 0.375 19.8% 0.95%
2025-08-15 2025-08-15 2025-09-05 Quarterly 0.313 0% 0.66%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-06 Quarterly 0.313 0% 0.73%
2025-02-28 2025-02-28 2025-03-14 Quarterly 0.313 25.2% 0.6%
2024-11-15 2024-11-15 2024-12-06 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.43%
2024-08-15 2024-08-15 2024-09-05 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.36%
2024-05-16 2024-05-17 2024-06-07 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.32%
2024-02-22 2024-02-23 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.34%
2023-11-09 2023-11-10 2023-12-01 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% 0.36%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-09-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.25%
2023-05-10 2023-05-11 2023-06-01 Quarterly 0.15 0% 0.34%
2023-02-24 2023-02-27 2023-03-09 Quarterly 0.15 50% 0.28%
2022-11-09 2022-11-10 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.14%
2022-08-16 2022-08-17 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.1 100% 0.17%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-03 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.1%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-03-14 Quarterly 0.05 0% 0.1%
2021-11-09 2021-11-10 2021-12-01 Quarterly 0.05 100% 0.11%
2021-08-11 2021-08-12 2021-09-03 Quarterly 0.025 0% 0.09%
2021-05-12 2021-05-13 2021-06-03 Quarterly 0.025 0% 0.09%
2021-03-23 2021-03-24 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.025 0% 0.11%

MTDR Dividend FAQ

Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) is an independent U.S. energy firm that acquires, explores, develops and produces oil and natural gas, while also operating a midstream segment that processes, transports and disposes of produced water.

What is the Dividend Yield of MTDR?

As of February 2026, MTDR`s dividend yield is 2.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.31 USD by the current share price of 45.75.

Does MTDR pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, MTDR paid a dividend of 1.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 0.375 USD.

How often does MTDR pay dividends?

MTDR pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, MTDR has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

MTDR dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for MTDR for the next 4 payments are between 0.384 (+2.4%) and 0.441 (+17.6%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will MTDR pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.375 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Matador Resources (MTDR) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for MTDR?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Matador Resources (MTDR) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of MTDR?

MTDR's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 80.1% per year.
Strong growth: MTDR's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of MTDR?

MTDR's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.15%. If you bought MTDR's shares at 18.39 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.31 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.15% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of MTDR?

MTDR Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Matador Resources has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does MTDR have a good Dividend Yield?

MTDR`s 2.95% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of MTDR?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of MTDR is 26.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of MTDR?

MTDR`s Overall Dividend Rating is 76.20%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

MTDR Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in MTDR's Outstanding Shares?

Matador Resources's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.96% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has MTDR ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2010 40,589,200
2011 42,751,300 +5.33%
2012 55,272,000 +29.29%
2013 65,684,000 +18.84%
2014 73,819,000 +12.39%
2015 85,305,000 +15.56%
2016 99,799,000 +16.99%
2017 108,913,000 +9.13%
2018 115,315,000 +5.88%
2019 116,607,000 +1.12%
2020 116,163,000 -0.38%
2021 119,575,000 +2.94%
2022 120,074,000 +0.42%
2023 119,971,000 -0.09%
2024 125,430,000 +4.55%
2025 124,729,000 -0.56%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:18