12 Most Promising Energy Stocks According to Analysts

5) Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR)

Average Upside Potential: 31.3%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 30

Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) is an independent energy company, which is engaged in the exploration, development, production, and acquisition of oil and natural gas resources. TD Cowen analyst Gabe Daoud maintains a “Buy” rating on the company’s shares. The efficiency gains, synergy capture, and well-productivity screens can help Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) in 2025. The company’s strategic focus on developing oil-rich zones and areas having higher working interests possesses the potential to fuel strong improvements in capital efficiency and returns.

Through its focus on high-value targets, Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) can maximize its revenue per well and enhance overall ROIC. As the company focuses on refining its drilling and completion techniques in such areas, there remains significant potential for cost reductions and productivity improvements. Furthermore, a critical driver of Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR)’s recent success and future growth potential is its strategic acquisition strategy. Its most significant move was the acquisition of Ameredev.

After the acquisition, Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) will have collectively more than 190,000 net acres in the core of the Delaware Basin, production surpassing 180,000 BOE per day and proved oil and natural gas reserves of more than 600 million BOE. Additionally, the company will have ~2,000 net locations, providing an inventory of 10 – 15 years with wells outpacing a 50% average rate of return.