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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$297.48 -1.77 (-0.59%)
Closing price 08/7/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$298.70 +1.22 (+0.41%)
As of 08/7/2026 08:00 PM Eastern
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About Marathon Petroleum Stock (NYSE:MPC)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$290.36
$301.49
50-Day Range
$243.11
$319.79
52-Week Range
$158.00
$326.92
Volume
2.30 million shs
Average Volume
2.11 million shs
Market Capitalization
$86.85 billion
P/E Ratio
10.23
Dividend Yield
1.34%
Price Target
$311.25
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy

Company Overview

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) is a U.S.-based downstream energy company engaged principally in the refining, marketing, supply and transportation of petroleum products. The company was formed through a spin-off from Marathon Oil in 2011 and operates an integrated system of refining and logistics assets that support the production and distribution of transportation fuels and other refined petroleum products.

Marathon Petroleum’s operations include refining crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt and other specialty products, as well as managing the distribution and storage infrastructure needed to move those products to market. Its asset base comprises refineries, pipelines, marine and terminal facilities and storage hubs that serve a range of customers including wholesalers, commercial fleets, airlines and industrial users. While the company’s operations are concentrated in the United States, its refined products are also sold into international markets through export channels.

The company has a material presence in midstream logistics through partnerships and consolidated entities that provide pipeline, terminal and transportation services to support its refining and marketing activities. Marathon Petroleum previously owned the Speedway retail chain, a major convenience-store and fueling network, which it sold to 7-Eleven in 2021 as part of broader portfolio optimization. Marathon continues to invest in logistics and infrastructure to enhance supply chain flexibility and product distribution.

Headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, Marathon Petroleum is governed by an executive leadership team and board of directors responsible for corporate strategy, safety, regulatory compliance and capital allocation. The company periodically adjusts its asset and investment mix in response to market conditions, regulatory developments and evolving energy demand patterns.

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Marathon Petroleum Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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88th Percentile Overall Score

MPC MarketRank™: 

Marathon Petroleum scored higher than 88% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 47th out of 250 stocks in the energy sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    Marathon Petroleum has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 12 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

  • Upside/Downside

    The consensus price target for Marathon Petroleum is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    Marathon Petroleum has been the subject of 14 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about Marathon Petroleum's stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Marathon Petroleum are expected to decrease by -24.97% in the coming year, from $46.66 to $35.01 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Marathon Petroleum is 10.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 45.32.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Marathon Petroleum is 10.23, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 17.38.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    Marathon Petroleum has a PEG Ratio of 0.20. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    Marathon Petroleum has a P/B Ratio of 3.38. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.20% of the float of Marathon Petroleum has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Marathon Petroleum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.18, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in Marathon Petroleum has recently decreased by 12.05%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Marathon Petroleum pays a meaningful dividend of 1.34%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Marathon Petroleum has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of Marathon Petroleum is 13.75%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, Marathon Petroleum will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.43% next year. This indicates that Marathon Petroleum will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about Marathon Petroleum's dividend.
  • News Sentiment

    Marathon Petroleum has a news sentiment score of 0.81. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Energy companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 39 news articles for Marathon Petroleum this week, compared to 8 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    Only 17 people have searched for MPC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -29% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    29 people have added Marathon Petroleum to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 383% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Marathon Petroleum insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,703,244.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    0.17% of the stock of Marathon Petroleum is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    76.77% of the stock of Marathon Petroleum is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about Marathon Petroleum's insider trading history.
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MPC Stock News Headlines

TD Cowen Keeps Their Buy Rating on Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
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Refiner Stocks Are Near Record Highs—Can Iran-Driven Margins Keep Them There? (MPC)
Amid intensifying Iran war disruptions and record crack spreads, Valero, Marathon Petroleum, and Phillips 66 shares have surged to all-time highs, backed by strong earnings, buybacks, and dividends.
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Oil Prices Are Surging and These 4 Stocks Are Cashing In (MPC)
Rising oil prices tied to Iran tensions and surging AI-driven power demand are boosting Valero, Marathon Petroleum, GE Vernova and Ecovyst, analysts say, as refiners and grid suppliers convert scarcity into cash.
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MPC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Marathon Petroleum's stock was trading at $162.59 at the beginning of 2026. Since then, MPC stock has increased by 83.0% and is now trading at $297.4850.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) released its earnings results on Tuesday, August, 4th. The oil and gas company reported $17.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $14.27 by $3.46. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 53.5% on a year-over-year basis.
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Marathon Petroleum's board authorized a stock buyback plan on Tuesday, November 5th 2024, which authorizes the company to repurchase $5,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 10% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Marathon Petroleum subsidiaries include Andeavor, Felda Iffco, 631 South Main Street Development LLC, Andeavor Field Services LLC, Andeavor Gathering I LLC, Andeavor LLC, Andeavor Logistics CD LLC, and more.

Marathon Petroleum's top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.91%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.38%), Deutsche Bank AG (0.38%) and Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. (0.24%). Insiders that own company stock include Evan Bayh, Molly R Benson, Timothy J Aydt, Kim KW Rucker, Michael A Henschen II, Shawn M Lyon, Ricky D Hessling, Jeffrey C Campbell and Carl Kristopher Hagedorn.
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Shares of MPC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Marathon Petroleum investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Broadcom (AVGO), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Adobe (ADBE), GE Aerospace (GE) and ExxonMobil (XOM).

Company Calendar

Record date for 6/10 Dividend
5/20/2026
Ex-Dividend for 6/10 Dividend
5/20/2026
Dividend Payable
6/10/2026
Last Earnings
8/04/2026
Today
8/09/2026
Record date for 9/10 Dividend
8/19/2026
Ex-Dividend for 9/10 Dividend
8/19/2026
Dividend Payable
9/10/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Sub-Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing
Current Symbol
NYSE:MPC
CIK
1510295
Fax
N/A
Employees
18,500
Year Founded
1887

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$376.00
Low Price Target
$210.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+4.6%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.67
Research Coverage
18 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
$29.09
Trailing P/E Ratio
10.23
Forward P/E Ratio
6.38
P/E Growth
0.2
Net Income
$4.05 billion
Net Margins
5.48%
Pretax Margin
8.18%
Return on Equity
31.96%
Return on Assets
8.88%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
1.19
Current Ratio
1.25
Quick Ratio
0.73

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$135.22 billion
Price / Sales
0.64
Cash Flow
$21.79 per share
Price / Cash Flow
13.65
Book Value
$88.10 per share
Price / Book
3.38

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
291,940,000
Free Float
291,441,000
Market Cap
$86.85 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.52

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This page (NYSE:MPC) was last updated on 8/9/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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