Best Options Strategy for MTDR
Looking for the best options strategy for Matador Resources Company (MTDR)? There is no single answer — the right play depends on your outlook, your risk tolerance and current implied volatility. Below, our free engine shows the highest-scoring defined-risk strategy on the live MTDR option chain right now, and a simple map from your view on MTDR to the strategy that fits it. Model any of them in the calculator before you trade.
About MTDR
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) is a major company in Oil & Gas E&P. Options traders on MTDR tend to watch , since these can drive large moves in the share price.
About Matador Resources Company
Matador Resources Company explores for and produces oil and natural gas from properties across the United States. The company operates two main business lines: an exploration and production division that develops oil and gas reserves, and a midstream segment supporting those operations. Most of its resource base centers on the Wolfcamp and Bone Spring formations in the Delaware Basin, which spans Southeast New Mexico and West Texas. The company also maintains positions in the Haynesville shale and Cotton Valley plays located in Northwest Louisiana. Beyond extracting hydrocarbons, Matador runs midstream infrastructure including natural gas processing facilities, oil transportation systems, and gathering networks for crude oil, natural gas, and produced water.
Revenue flows from selling crude oil and natural gas into commodity markets, as well as from providing services to third parties and affiliate operations. The company contracts with independent marketing firms and other midstream operators to move its gas to market. Its midstream division generates additional income by processing gas, transporting oil, gathering hydrocarbons and produced water for other producers, and…
Today's top-scoring strategy for MTDR
Our engine ranks defined-risk strategies on the live MTDR chain by probability of profit and risk/reward, then surfaces the best-scoring one. It is an educational illustration, not advice.
| Action | Qty | Type | Strike | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sell | 1× | CALL | $65 | $0.71 |
| Buy | 1× | CALL | $70 | $0.13 |
Simulation
Forward simulation of 6,000 lognormal price paths to expiration — not a historical backtest.
Strategy analysis
Greeks vs price
Price × volatility (today)
| −30% | −15% | IV | +15% | +30% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | −$396 | −$374 | −$354 | −$336 | −$320 |
| $72 | −$334 | −$312 | −$294 | −$280 | −$268 |
| $69 | −$235 | −$225 | −$218 | −$212 | −$207 |
| $66 | −$118 | −$127 | −$134 | −$138 | −$141 |
| $63 | −$21 | −$41 | −$57 | −$69 | −$79 |
| $60 | $33 | $17 | $1 | −$13 | −$26 |
| $57 | $53 | $46 | $36 | $25 | $13 |
| $54 | $57 | $55 | $51 | $45 | $38 |
| $51 | $58 | $58 | $57 | $54 | $51 |
| $48 | $58 | $58 | $58 | $57 | $56 |
| $45 | $58 | $58 | $58 | $58 | $58 |
Illustrative example at MTDR's latest available price, computed with the same engine as the tool. Live option fills and the real IV skew refresh during US market hours.
Implied volatility
MTDR is currently trading with moderate implied volatility, broadly in line with other large-cap stocks. On the options we scanned that was around 32% implied volatility, and higher implied volatility means richer premiums and wider expected moves.
Options on MTDR currently price in about 32% implied volatility, versus roughly 39% the stock has actually realised over the past month. The two are roughly in line, so neither buying nor selling premium has a clear volatility edge here.
Off that volatility, the options market is pricing a move of about ±$6.11 (±10%) in MTDR by 2026-10-16 — a range of roughly $53.68 to $65.9. Strikes inside that band hold most of the premium and see most of the action.
Across strikes, downside puts on MTDR trade at a higher implied volatility than upside calls — the market is paying up for crash protection. That skew favours selling put spreads or buying calls over symmetric trades.
MTDR insider trading activity (SEC Form 4)
Open-market insider transactions at MTDR over roughly the last six months, from SEC Form 4 filings. Open-market buys are the rarer, more telling signal — routine selling under pre-arranged plans is common, so read a net-selling figure with that in mind.
| Insider | Action | Shares | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvert Christopher P | Buy | 2,500 | $142K | 2026-08-27 |
| Foran Joseph Wm | Buy | 555 | $30K | 2026-08-26 |
| Foran Joseph Wm | Buy | 5,000 | $257K | 2026-08-13 |
| Foran Joseph Wm | Buy | 10,000 | $522K | 2026-08-12 |
| Foran Joseph Wm | Buy | 709 | $37K | 2026-08-11 |
| Elsener William Thomas | Buy | 850 | $43K | 2026-08-10 |
Source: SEC Form 4 filings via Finnhub. Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) only — grants, option exercises, gifts and tax withholding are excluded. Informational context, not investment advice.
Earnings & IV crush
MTDR's next earnings report is due around October 27, 2026. Options that expire after it price in a binary move, so their implied volatility is elevated and usually collapses right after the announcement — an "IV crush". If your expiration falls before this date, the trade sidesteps the event.
Dividend and assignment risk
MTDR pays a dividend of about 2.5% a year, so short or covered calls on it carry early-assignment risk around each ex-dividend date — in-the-money calls are most exposed just before the stock goes ex-dividend.
Key figures
- Market cap
- $7.5B
- Beta (vs market)
- 0.79
- 52-week range
- $37.14–$66.84 (76% up the range)
- Short interest
- 11.9% of float · 6.6 days to cover
With 11.9% of MTDR's float sold short, squeeze and gap risk are elevated — one reason its options can stay expensive.
How to choose an options strategy for MTDR
Start with your outlook on MTDR, then match it to a defined-risk structure. Here are the most common choices and when each makes sense:
Bullish
Buy a call for leverage with capped risk, or a bull call spread to lower the cost and breakeven when you have a target price.
Long Call → Bull Call Spread →Bearish
Buy a put to profit from a decline with defined risk, or a bear put spread to cheapen the trade when you expect a measured move down.
Long Put → Bear Put Spread →Neutral
Sell an iron condor to collect premium while MTDR stays between two strikes, or write a covered call against shares you already own.
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How we pick the best strategy
For each ticker we pull the live option chain, build every supported strategy around the at-the-money strikes, and score them on probability of profit, risk/reward and capital efficiency — favouring defined-risk structures where the maximum loss is known up front. Methodology →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best options strategy for MTDR?
It depends on your outlook. Bullish traders often use a long call or bull call spread on MTDR; bearish traders a long put or bear put spread; neutral traders an iron condor or covered call. Our live scan above shows the current highest-scoring defined-risk play.
Are MTDR options liquid enough to trade?
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) is among the most actively-traded US options, which usually means tight bid/ask spreads and plenty of strikes and expirations — though you should always check the open interest and spread on the exact contract.
How much money do I need to trade MTDR options?
Buying a single MTDR call or put can cost as little as the premium (often one to a few hundred dollars), while income strategies like a cash-secured put need enough capital to buy 100 shares if assigned.
Is this financial advice?
No. Everything here is educational and uses delayed, third-party data. It is not a recommendation to trade MTDR or any security. Do your own research.
What does Matador Resources Company do?
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) operates in the Oil & Gas E&P industry. The "About Matador Resources Company" section above gives a fuller picture of what the company does and how it earns money.
Does Matador Resources Company pay a dividend?
Yes — Matador Resources Company currently pays a dividend yielding about 2.5%. If you hold the shares (for example to write a covered call), the ex-dividend date can trigger early assignment, so check it beforehand.
When does Matador Resources Company next report earnings?
Matador Resources Company's next earnings are expected around October 27, 2026. Implied volatility usually climbs into the report and drops sharply afterwards (IV crush) — important for any options position held over the date.
Price trend
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Company information
- Headquarters
- One Lincoln Centre, Suite 1500 5400 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX, 75240, United States
- Industry
- Oil & Gas E&P
- Employees
- 483
- CEO
- Mr. Joseph Wm. Foran
- Phone
- 972 371 5200
- Website
- www.matadorresources.com
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