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Matador Resources vs Murphy Oil: MTDR and MUR compared
Matador Resources is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $855M for Murphy Oil (Q3 2026). Matador Resources is growing faster (+24% against +17% a year earlier). Matador Resources is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 30.0%.
Where the money goes: MTDR and MUR
Matador Resources (MTDR) · Q3 2026
Matador Resources, Q3 2026: revenue $1.2B (+24% year over year), operating margin 30.4%, net earnings $172M, operating cash flow $594M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Murphy Oil (MUR) · Q3 2026
Murphy Oil, Q3 2026: revenue $855M (+17% year over year), operating margin 30.0%, net earnings $171M, operating cash flow $541M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Matador Resources (MTDR) | Murphy Oil (MUR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.2B | $855M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +24% | +17% |
| Operating margin | 30.4% | 30.0% |
| Net earnings | $172M | $171M |
| Net margin | 14.8% | 20.0% |
| Operating cash flow | $594M | $541M |
| Free cash flow | $162M | $535M |
| Market value | $6.2B | $5.3B |
| P/E | 7.7× | 11.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $70.95 | $42.47 |
Where the revenue comes from
Murphy Oil
- Net crude oil and condensate revenue: $731M (86%)
- Net natural gas revenue: $92.3M (11%)
- Net natural gas liquids revenue: $25.9M (3%)
- Other revenues: $5.8M (1%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Matador Resources or Murphy Oil?
Matador Resources is the larger company: $1.2B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $855M for Murphy Oil (Q3 2026).
Is Matador Resources or Murphy Oil growing faster?
Matador Resources is growing faster (+24% against +17% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Matador Resources or Murphy Oil?
Matador Resources is more profitable, with an operating margin of 30.4% against 30.0%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.