Dividend growth investing is not a get-rich-quick strategy, it requires commitment and a long-term mindset. Making a New Year's resolution is a great way to help maintain that mindset. I reflect on 2025 and review five companies that I am convinced will bring me closer to my goal of being able to fund my living expenses through dividends. The companies I review in this article should do well in an environment characterized by ongoing fiscal dominance and long-term higher inflation.

Copeland Capital Management LLC cut its position in shares of Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) by 6.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 1,193,082 shares of the energy company's stock after selling 81,410 shares during

Castleark Management LLC lessened its holdings in Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) by 69.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,350 shares of the energy company's stock after selling 19,000 shares during the quarter. Castleark Management LLC's holdings in Matador

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) is pleased to announce (i) the successful, unanimous redetermination of the borrowing base under Matador's reserves-based loan credit facility (the “RBL”) at $3.25 billion by the nineteen members of Matador's bank group and (ii) that the sixteen lenders under San Mateo Midstream, LLC's (“San Mateo”) revolving credit facility have unanimously agreed to not only renew their commitment but also to increase their commitment.

Matador Resources offers compelling upside as crude oil prices appear poised for a significant rally, a relative move to catch up to 2025 gold gains. MTDR boasts near industry-low finding and drilling costs, 10 to 15 years of acreage inventory, substantial free cash flow, and a rising dividend payout, supporting long-term worth. The stock trades at a historically cheap valuation, with active share buybacks and notable insider purchases in 2025.

Edgestream Partners L.P. decreased its holdings in Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) by 39.9% in the second quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 26,734 shares of the energy company's stock after selling 17,729 shares during the period. Edgestream Partners L.P.'s holdings in Matador Resources

Fisher Asset Management LLC lessened its stake in Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) by 13.2% during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 677,043 shares of the energy company's stock after selling 102,906 shares during the quarter. Fisher Asset Management

Matador (MTDR) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Tom Yeung here with your Sunday Digest .   As we enter the final months of 2025, many traders will be waiting for a familiar market trend to take hold:  The Santa Claus Rally.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Matador Resources Company (NYSE: MTDR) (“Matador”) today announced that it has recently entered into multiple natural gas transportation and marketing agreements to improve all-in pricing netbacks in a strategic transaction that will achieve exposure to NYMEX Henry Hub pricing and LNG markets. In addition to contracts related to other pipelines, Matador has secured firm transportation on Energy Transfer's Hugh Brinson Pipeline to move 500,000 MMBtu per day of natural ga.