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Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) sets $0.375 dividend payable Sept. 8, 2026

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Matador Resources Company reports that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share of common stock, payable on September 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026, under the dividend policy adopted in October 2025.

The company notes that any future dividends will be at the Board’s discretion based on operating results, cash flows, financial position, capital needs and other factors. Matador is an independent U.S. energy company focused on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays.

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure
Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Quarterly dividend per share $0.375 per share Cash dividend on common stock declared by the Board of Directors
Dividend payment date September 8, 2026 Scheduled payment date for the declared quarterly cash dividend
Dividend record date August 10, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date are entitled to receive the dividend
Dividend policy adoption October 2025 Month and year when the Board adopted the dividend policy
quarterly cash dividend financial
"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share"
A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.
shareholders of record financial
"payable on September 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026"
Shareholders of record are the people officially listed as owners of a company's stock on a specific date. This matters because only these shareholders are entitled to receive dividends or vote at company meetings. It's like being on the official guest list for a party—you get to enjoy the perks and have a say.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A"
Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.
Annual Report on Form 10-K regulatory
"the “Risk Factors” section of Matador’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K"
An annual report on Form 10‑K is a required, comprehensive filing that publicly traded companies give to regulators and investors summarizing their business, results of operations, detailed financial statements reviewed by independent auditors, material risks, legal issues and management’s discussion of performance. Investors use it like a company’s year‑end report card and medical checkup: it reveals how the business made money, where it is vulnerable, and the facts needed to compare value, judge risk and make informed investment decisions.

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FAQ

What dividend did Matador Resources (MTDR) declare in this 8-K?
Matador’s Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share on its common stock. The dividend follows the company’s dividend policy adopted in October 2025 and applies to all outstanding common shares on the specified record date.

When will Matador Resources (MTDR) pay the declared dividend?
The declared dividend will be paid on September 8, 2026. Shareholders who are on Matador’s books as of the stated record date will receive this quarterly cash dividend according to the company’s announcement and established dividend policy.

What is the record date for Matador Resources (MTDR) $0.375 dividend?
Shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026 will be entitled to receive the $0.375 per-share dividend. Only investors who hold Matador common stock on the company’s books at the close of that date will qualify for the announced payment.

Are future dividends from Matador Resources (MTDR) guaranteed?
Future dividends are not guaranteed and will be made at the Board’s discretion. Decisions will depend on Matador’s results of operations, cash flows, financial position, capital requirements, business conditions, and other factors the Board considers relevant at the time.

What kind of business does Matador Resources (MTDR) operate?
Matador is an independent energy company focused on exploring, developing, producing and acquiring oil and natural gas in U.S. shale and other unconventional plays, including the Delaware Basin, Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley areas, plus related midstream operations.

What governs Matador Resources’ (MTDR) dividend policy going forward?
Matador’s dividends are guided by a Board-adopted dividend policy from October 2025. Ongoing payments will depend on operating results, cash flows, financial position, capital needs, business conditions, legal and regulatory factors, and other considerations determined by the Board.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  _________________________________
FORM 8-K
_________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) July 22, 2026
 _________________________________
Matador Resources Company
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
   _________________________________
Texas 001-35410 27-4662601
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		 (Commission
File Number)		 (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5400 LBJ Freeway, Suite 150075240
Dallas, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (972) 371-5200
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
_________________________________
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareMTDRNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐





Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.
Attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by Matador Resources Company (the “Company”) on July 22, 2026, announcing the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock.
The dividend is being paid pursuant to the dividend policy (the “Policy”) adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) in October 2025. The payment of future dividends will be made at the discretion of the Board and will depend on the Company’s results of operations, cash flows, financial position and capital requirements, as well as general business conditions, legal, tax and regulatory restrictions and other factors the Board deems relevant at the time it determines to declare such dividends.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and will not be incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.  Description of Exhibit
99.1   
Press Release, dated July 22, 2026.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL (included as Exhibit 101).


SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY
Date: July 22, 2026
  By: /s/ Bryan A. Erman
  Name: Bryan A. Erman
  Title: Co-President



Exhibit 99.1
MATADOR RESOURCES COMPANY DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

DALLAS, Texas, July 22, 2026 -- Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 per share of common stock payable on September 8, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 10, 2026.

About Matador Resources Company

Matador is an independent energy company engaged in the exploration, development, production and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources in the United States, with an emphasis on oil and natural gas shale and other unconventional plays. Its current operations are focused primarily on the oil and liquids-rich portion of the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring plays in the Delaware Basin in Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. Matador also operates in the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays in Northwest Louisiana. Additionally, Matador conducts midstream operations in support of its exploration, development and production operations and provides natural gas processing, oil transportation services, natural gas, oil and produced water gathering services and produced water disposal services to third parties.

For more information, visit Matador Resources Company at www.matadorresources.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. “Forward-looking statements” are statements related to future, not past, events. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “could,” “believe,” “would,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may,” “should,” “continue,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “project,” “hypothetical,” “forecasted” and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such identifying words. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about guidance, projected or forecasted financial and operating results, future liquidity, the payment of dividends, share repurchases, results in certain basins, objectives, project timing, expectations and intentions, regulatory and governmental actions and other statements that are not historical facts. Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements, and such forward-looking statements may not prove to be accurate. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, disruption from Matador’s acquisitions or dispositions making it more difficult to maintain business and operational relationships; significant transaction costs associated with Matador’s acquisitions or dispositions; the risk of litigation and/or regulatory actions related to Matador’s acquisitions or dispositions, as well as the following risks related to financial and operational performance: general economic conditions; Matador’s ability to execute its business plan, including whether its drilling program is successful; changes in oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids prices and the demand for oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; its ability to replace reserves and efficiently develop current reserves; the operating results of Matador’s midstream oil, natural gas and water gathering and transportation systems, pipelines and facilities, the acquiring of third-party business and the drilling of any additional salt water disposal wells; costs of operations; delays and other difficulties related to producing oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids; delays and other difficulties related to regulatory and governmental approvals and restrictions; impact on Matador’s operations due to seismic events; its ability to make acquisitions on economically acceptable terms; its ability to integrate acquisitions; availability of sufficient capital to execute its business plan, including from future cash flows, capital markets, available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facilities and otherwise; the operating results of and the availability of any potential distributions from our joint ventures; weather and environmental conditions; and the other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. For further discussions of risks and uncertainties, you should refer to Matador’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including the “Risk Factors” section of Matador’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Matador undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release, except as required by law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and


regulations of the SEC. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Contact Information

Mac Schmitz
Senior Vice President – Investor Relations
investors@matadorresources.com
(972) 371-5225

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