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Matador Resources Company Reports First Quarter 2026 Results, Increases Production Guidance and Reaffirms Existing Capital Spending
DALLAS, May 06, 2026--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) ("Matador" or the "Company") today reported financial and operating results for the first quarter of 2026 and updated full-year 2026 production guidance. A slide presentation summarizing the highlights of this release is included on the Company’s website at www.matadorresources.com on the Events and Presentations page under the Investor Relations tab.
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