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Marathon Petroleum

127.72 USD
+3.65
2.94%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
127.72
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
2.94%
5 days
5.78%
1 month
-12.62%
3 months
-16.36%
6 months
-19.32%
Year to date
-9.73%
1 year
-36.92%
5 years
401.85%
10 years
158.75%
 

About: Marathon Petroleum is an independent refiner with 13 refineries in the midcontinent, West Coast, and Gulf Coast of the United States with total throughput capacity of 3.0 million barrels per day. Its Dickinson, North Dakota, facility produces 184 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. Its Martinez, California, facility has the ability to produce 730 million gallons a year of renewable diesel. The firm also owns and operates midstream assets primarily through its listed master limited partnership, MPLX.

Employees: 18,300

0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 5 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

26% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $536M | Put options by funds: $425M

3.31% more ownership

Funds ownership: 70.02% [Q3] → 73.33% (+3.31%) [Q4]

3% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 170 | Existing positions closed: 175

2% less funds holding

Funds holding: 1,543 [Q3] → 1,511 (-32) [Q4]

12% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $38B [Q3] → $33.4B (-$4.51B) [Q4]

27% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q3] → 8 (-3) [Q4]

30% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 450 | Existing positions reduced: 639

Research analyst outlook

5 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$141
10%
upside
Avg. target
$160
26%
upside
High target
$183
43%
upside

5 analyst ratings

positive
80%
neutral
20%
negative
0%
Barclays
Theresa Chen
30% 1-year accuracy
10 / 33 met price target
10%upside
$141
Overweight
Maintained
14 Apr 2025
Scotiabank
Paul Cheng
30% 1-year accuracy
11 / 37 met price target
15%upside
$147
Sector Outperform
Maintained
11 Apr 2025
Wells Fargo
Roger Read
22% 1-year accuracy
25 / 114 met price target
37%upside
$175
Overweight
Maintained
11 Apr 2025
Raymond James
Justin Jenkins
10% 1-year accuracy
2 / 21 met price target
43%upside
$183
Strong Buy
Maintained
9 Apr 2025
Piper Sandler
Ryan Todd
19% 1-year accuracy
5 / 27 met price target
22%upside
$156
Neutral
Maintained
7 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 11 articles about MPC published over the past 30 days

Neutral
MarketBeat
3 days ago
Why This Beaten-Down Oil Stock Could Skyrocket 51% in 2025
Over the past two weeks, the world has been shaken into a new paradigm as President Trump has rolled out an aggressive new plan for global trade through tariffs between the United States and its biggest trading partners.
Why This Beaten-Down Oil Stock Could Skyrocket 51% in 2025
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note
The latest trading day saw Marathon Petroleum (MPC) settling at $123.43, representing a +1.56% change from its previous close.
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Marathon Petroleum (MPC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Will Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
Will Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Beat Estimates Again in Its Next Earnings Report?
Negative
Investors Business Daily
1 week ago
Analysts Name 9 Stocks Where Profit Is About To Fall Apart
In an age of rising tariffs, earnings growth is one thing S&P 500 investors can lean on. But for some companies, you don't even have that to count on.
Analysts Name 9 Stocks Where Profit Is About To Fall Apart
Positive
Benzinga
1 week ago
Marathon Petroleum Stock Up Over 4% After Key Signal
Marathon, Inc. (MPC) today experienced a Power Inflow, a significant event for those who follow where smart money goes and value order flow analytics in their trading decisions.
Marathon Petroleum Stock Up Over 4% After Key Signal
Negative
Reuters
1 week ago
Refining stocks plunge to near two-year lows as Trump tariffs spur demand worries
Shares of U.S. refiners fell to two-year lows on Friday in the wake of U.S. President Trump's announcement of new tariffs, as fears of slower oil and fuel demand and weakening refining margins rattled investors.
Refining stocks plunge to near two-year lows as Trump tariffs spur demand worries
Neutral
CNBC Television
2 weeks ago
Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch sells Astera Labs, Coeur Mining, Mobileye, Marathon Petroleum
Bill Baruch, Founder & President Blue Line Capital, joins CNBC's “Halftime Report” to detail his plethora of sales today.
Trade Tracker: Bill Baruch sells Astera Labs, Coeur Mining, Mobileye, Marathon Petroleum
Positive
MarketBeat
2 weeks ago
Venezuelan Tariffs Could Power These 3 Diesel-Driven Winners
The energy sector has been one of the most cautious areas of the stock market recently, as President Trump started to roll out more trade tariffs in this and other sectors that are dependent on the price of oil and its swings. The most recent hit has come to Venezuela, where the penalty comes through a 25% tariff for all countries and companies that deal with Venezuelan oil.
Venezuelan Tariffs Could Power These 3 Diesel-Driven Winners
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Marathon Petroleum: Unique Financial Position (Rating Upgrade)
Marathon generates an ex-ordinary amount of cash. In a short period of time, the company could pay off its debt and repurchase a large portion of the stock to leave a very large amount of cash unused. Its partner, MPLX, now pays for the dividend and basic capital, leaving the balance of the cash free for use elsewhere.
Marathon Petroleum: Unique Financial Position (Rating Upgrade)
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