Q2 Earnings Forecast for Murphy Oil Issued By Zacks Research

Murphy Oil Co. (NYSE:MUR - Free Report) - Zacks Research lowered their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for Murphy Oil in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, May 21st. Zacks Research analyst J. Saha now forecasts that the oil and gas producer will post earnings per share of $0.32 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $0.57. The consensus estimate for Murphy Oil's current full-year earnings is $2.94 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Murphy Oil's Q3 2025 earnings at $0.44 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.43 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $1.75 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.38 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.38 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $2.08 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.64 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $2.77 EPS.

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May 7th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.56 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.48 by $0.08. Murphy Oil had a net margin of 13.44% and a return on equity of 7.66%. The firm had revenue of $665.71 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $684.89 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.85 EPS. The company's revenue was down 15.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Other equities research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Johnson Rice lowered Murphy Oil from an "accumulate" rating to a "hold" rating in a research report on Wednesday, May 21st. KeyCorp reissued a "sector weight" rating on shares of Murphy Oil in a report on Monday, April 21st. Scotiabank lowered their price target on Murphy Oil from $36.00 to $22.00 and set a "sector perform" rating on the stock in a report on Friday, April 11th. Truist Financial lowered Murphy Oil from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating and lowered their price target for the company from $42.00 to $31.00 in a report on Friday, January 31st. Finally, Roth Capital lowered Murphy Oil from a "buy" rating to a "neutral" rating and lowered their price target for the company from $27.00 to $25.00 in a report on Thursday, May 15th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, thirteen have issued a hold rating and one has given a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Murphy Oil currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus target price of $29.23.

Murphy Oil Stock Performance

MUR traded down $0.05 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $21.20. 261,852 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,207,485. Murphy Oil has a 12 month low of $18.95 and a 12 month high of $43.02. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24, a current ratio of 0.83 and a quick ratio of 0.77. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $22.40 and a 200-day simple moving average of $26.97. The stock has a market cap of $3.03 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.88 and a beta of 1.10.

Murphy Oil Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, June 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.325 per share. This represents a $1.30 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.13%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 16th. Murphy Oil's payout ratio is presently 50.00%.

Institutional Trading of Murphy Oil

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of MUR. Huntington National Bank boosted its stake in Murphy Oil by 342.8% in the fourth quarter. Huntington National Bank now owns 828 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 641 shares in the last quarter. Riverview Trust Co bought a new stake in shares of Murphy Oil during the first quarter worth $26,000. Brooklyn Investment Group raised its position in shares of Murphy Oil by 3,989.7% during the first quarter. Brooklyn Investment Group now owns 1,186 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 1,157 shares during the last quarter. GeoWealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Murphy Oil during the fourth quarter worth $39,000. Finally, Lindbrook Capital LLC raised its position in shares of Murphy Oil by 60.5% during the fourth quarter. Lindbrook Capital LLC now owns 1,441 shares of the oil and gas producer's stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 543 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 78.31% of the company's stock.

Murphy Oil Company Profile

Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964.