Energy stocks aren't washed up yet. These CEOs are buying shares company shares. : Investors loathe energy stocks, which are down more than 40% since their peak in June 2014. A 2018 rebound proved to be a sucker rally. Joseph Foran, the CEO of Matador Resources Co. (MTDR) spent $282,000 on November 25 to add to his hoard of Matador shares. His total stake is valued at $67 million at the November 29 price of $14.04.