We recently published a list of 20 Stocks Insiders Were Buying In Q1 2025. In this article, we are going to take a look at where Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR) stands against other stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025.
About 30 minutes before the market closed Monday, the broader market index was up 0.3%, while the blue-chip companies gained 0.9%. Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.5%. Some stocks were recovering from Friday losses after inflation data came in higher than expected, coupled with weak consumer sentiment, which heightened concerns about the U.S. economy’s stability, according to Investopedia.
As investors react to daily market changes, ongoing uncertainty continues to affect the market. During such times, insider trading often garners attention, as executive purchases of company stock can signal optimism about the company’s prospects. However, insider sales do not always indicate a lack of confidence—they may be influenced by personal financial reasons or a need for diversification. Executives often follow pre-arranged plans, like 10b5-1, to ensure transparency. While insider trading can offer valuable insights, it should be considered alongside a company’s financial health, market conditions, and industry shifts.
Our Methodology
What are some of the stocks insiders have been buying the most in the first quarter of the year? To find out, we used Insider Monkey’s insider trading stock screener, focusing only on stocks where at least five insiders had purchased shares in January, February, and March. From there, we ranked the 20 stocks with the highest number of insiders purchasing shares.
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With each stock, we note the average price per share of these purchases and the stock’s market capitalization.
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Matador Resources Company (NYSE:MTDR)
Market Cap: $6.32 billion
Number of insiders buying: 15
Matador Resources Company is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas resources across the United States. The Dallas, Texas-based company operates in two segments: Exploration and Production, and Midstream. Matador is also one of the 7 best cheap energy stocks to invest in now.
During the first quarter, 15 insiders, including the CEO, and COO, bought around $1.58 million worth of Matador shares at an average price of $59.97 per share. Over the past 12 months, Matador stock lost 10.22% year-to-date and 25.5% over the past 12 months. Currently, it trades at $50.51 per share.
For the full year 2024, Matador reported a record average daily production of 170,751 BOE (barrels of oil equivalent). The company’s net income reached $885.3 million, or $7.14 per diluted share, up from $846.1 million, or $7.05 per diluted share, in 2023. Revenue for the year totaled $3.50 billion, a significant increase from the $2.81 billion reported in the previous year.
Based on 15 Wall Street analysts’ estimates, Matador stock is a “Strong Buy,” with a price target of $73.93 per share, reports TipRanks. The average price target suggests a 46.37% increase from the latest price.
Overall, MTDR ranks 2nd on our list of stocks insiders were buying in Q1 2025. While we acknowledge the potential of MTDR our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter time frame. If you are looking for an AI stock that is more promising than MTDR but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock.
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Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
