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Matador expands Delaware Basin via Paloma and Ridge Runner acquisitions

Jul 23, 2026, 6:33 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Large accretive acquisitions expand MTDR's reserve base and production, improving FCF and reducing leverage; positive Woodford test results underpin higher value per acre. Near-term catalysts (closing in 4Q26, 2026 FCF) can drive a price re-rating, though execution risk and integration costs exist.

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Matador unveiled two EnCap-backed acquisitions, Paloma and Ridge Runner, expanding Delaware Basin and Woodford inventories. Rae's Creek's 24-hour test (>2,200 BOE/d) supports Woodford economics, while the company guides ~$1B of adjusted free cash flow in 2026 and targets ~1.0x leverage within 12–18 months, signaling a near-term re-rating.

  • Matador to acquire Paloma Permian for $1.275B cash; expands Delaware inventory.
  • Ridge Runner adds ~50,000 Woodford net acres; total Delaware Basin acres ~240,000.
  • Rae's Creek Woodford test >2,200 BOE/d; validates Woodford economics.
  • 2026 adjusted FCF guidance around $1B; leverage near 1.0x in 12–18 months.

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