Matador Resources (NYSE: MTDR) CEO increases direct stake
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Matador Resources Co (MTDR) reported that Chairman and CEO Joseph Wm Foran purchased 555 shares of common stock on August 26, 2026 at a weighted-average price of $54.49 per share, in multiple trades between $54.45 and $54.50. Following this purchase and prior contributions to certain GRATs, he directly holds 4,772 shares, including shares acquired under an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Additional shares are held indirectly through various family trusts and entities, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 555 shares
Net Buy
14 txns
Insider
Foran Joseph Wm
Role
Chairman and CEO
Bought
555 shs ($30K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Common Stock F1, F2, F3 | 555 | $54.49 | $30K |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F5 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F6 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F7 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F8 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F9 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F10 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F11 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F12 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F13 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F14 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F15 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F16 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock F4, F17 | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 4,772 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,475,458 shares (Indirect, See footnote)
Footnotes (17)
- F1. The price reported is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $54.45 to $54.50 per share, inclusive. The reporting person shall provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Issuer or any security holder of the Issuer, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price.
- F2. Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Such acquisitions are exempt under Rule 16-b3.
- F3. Represents the total number of shares directly held by the reporting person following contributions of shares by the reporting person and the reporting person's spouse to the JWF 2026-2 GRAT and the NNF 2026-2 GRAT.
- F4. The reporting person states that neither the filing of this statement nor anything herein shall be deemed an admission that such person is, for purposes of Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise, the beneficial owner of these shares. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
- F5. Represents shares held of record by the Foran 2012 Savings Trust for which the reporting person's spouse is a trustee. Includes shares held by the trust following a contribution of shares by the reporting person to the trust, pursuant to the terms thereof.
- F6. Represents shares held of record by the Foran 2012 Security Trust for which the reporting person is the trustee. Includes shares held by the trust following a contribution of shares by the reporting person's spouse to the trust, pursuant to the terms thereof.
- F7. Represents shares held of record by Sage Resources, Ltd., which is a limited partnership owned by the reporting person's family, including the reporting person.
- F8. Represents shares held of record collectively by the LRF 2011 Non-GST Trust, WJF 2011 Non-GST Trust, JNF 2011 Non-GST Trust, SIF 2011 Non-GST Trust and MCF 2011 Non-GST Trust (collectively, the "2011 Non-GST Trusts"). The reporting person and his spouse, as settlors of each of the 2011 Non-GST Trusts, retain the power of substitution with respect to the property of the 2011 Non-GST Trusts.
- F9. Represents shares held of record collectively by the LRF 2020 Non-GST Trust, WJF 2020 Non-GST Trust, SIF 2020 Non-GST Trust and MCF 2020 Non-GST Trust (collectively, the "2020 Non-GST Trusts"). The reporting person and his spouse, as settlors of each of the 2020 Non-GST Trusts, retain the power of substitution with respect to the property of the 2020 Non-GST Trusts.
- F10. Represents shares held of record by the JWF 2025-1 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
- F11. Represents shares held of record by the NNF 2025-1 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
- F12. Represents shares held of record by the JWF 2025-2 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
- F13. Represents shares held of record by the NNF 2025-2 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
- F14. Represents shares held of record by the JWF 2026-1 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
- F15. Represents shares held of record by the NNF 2026-1 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power.
- F16. Represents shares held of record by the JWF 2026-2 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power. Includes 35,123 shares gifted to the trust following their distribution from the JWF 2024-2 GRAT to its settlor and 40,385 shares gifted to the trust following their distribution from the JWF 2025-2 GRAT to its settlor, each being annuity payments required by the terms of the respective trusts. Includes shares held by the trust following a contribution of shares by the reporting person to the trust.
- F17. Represents shares held of record by the NNF 2026-2 GRAT, for which the reporting person is the trustee and over which the reporting person has sole voting and investment power. Includes 35,123 shares gifted to the trust following their distribution from the NNF 2024-2 GRAT to its settlor and 40,385 shares gifted to the trust following their distribution from the NNF 2025-2 GRAT to its settlor, each being annuity payments required by the terms of the respective trusts. Includes shares held by the trust following a contribution of shares by the reporting person's spouse to the trust.
Key Figures
Shares purchased: 555 shares of Common Stock
Weighted-average purchase price: $54.49 per share
Trade price range: $54.45–$54.50 per share
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Shares purchased
555 shares of Common Stock
Purchased on August 26, 2026 by Joseph Wm Foran
Weighted-average purchase price
$54.49 per share
Open-market purchase of 555 shares on August 26, 2026
Trade price range
$54.45–$54.50 per share
Price range for the multiple transactions comprising the 555-share purchase
Direct holdings after transaction
4,772 shares
Total number of shares directly held by Joseph Wm Foran after contributions to certain GRATs
Gifted shares to JWF 2026-2 GRAT
35,123 shares and 40,385 shares
Shares gifted into JWF 2026-2 GRAT following distributions from JWF 2024-2 GRAT and JWF 2025-2 GRAT
Gifted shares to NNF 2026-2 GRAT
35,123 shares and 40,385 shares
Shares gifted into NNF 2026-2 GRAT following distributions from NNF 2024-2 GRAT and NNF 2025-2 GRAT
Key Terms
Weighted average price, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Rule 16-b3, GRAT, +2 more
6 terms
Weighted average price financial
"The price reported is a weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes shares acquired pursuant to the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Rule 16-b3 regulatory
"Such acquisitions are exempt under Rule 16-b3."
GRAT financial
"contributions of shares by the reporting person and the reporting person's spouse to the JWF 2026-2 GRAT"
Non-GST Trust financial
"collectively, the "2011 Non-GST Trusts"."
Pecuniary interest financial
"disclaims beneficial ownership of these shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein."
FAQ
What insider transaction did MTDR report for Joseph Wm Foran on August 26, 2026?
Joseph Wm Foran purchased 555 shares of Matador Resources Co common stock on August 26, 2026 at a weighted-average price of $54.49 per share, with trades executed between $54.45 and $54.50 per share.
Does Joseph Wm Foran have indirect holdings of MTDR stock?
Yes. MTDR stock is held indirectly through various family trusts, GRATs and a family limited partnership. Joseph Wm Foran disclaims beneficial ownership of these indirectly held shares, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest in them.
What role does the Employee Stock Purchase Plan play in Joseph Wm Foran’s MTDR holdings?
His directly held total of 4,772 shares includes shares acquired under Matador Resources Co’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These plan-based acquisitions are noted as exempt under Rule 16b-3 of the Securities Exchange Act.
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