Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Matador Resources Company
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: February 17, 2026
Event: Declaration of a quarterly cash dividend on common stock pursuant to the dividend policy adopted by the Board of Directors in October 2025.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document serves solely to announce the dividend declaration and references the Board's discretion based on future results of operations, cash flows, and financial position.
Material Changes
No material changes to financial performance or operational metrics are reported in this filing. The primary change is the formal declaration of a quarterly cash dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
- Dividend Policy: Future dividend payments are at the discretion of the Board and depend on results of operations, cash flows, financial position, capital requirements, and general business conditions.
- Risks and Contingencies: The Board considers legal, tax, and regulatory restrictions when determining future dividends.
- Management Commentary: The filing notes that the information provided is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference unless specifically identified.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the specific dividend amount per share and the record date in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), as these details are not included in the main text of the 8-K.
- Confirm the payment date for the declared dividend.
- Review the October 2025 Board resolution regarding the dividend policy for long-term payout expectations.