Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Forecast & Price Target $262.86 +3.33 (+1.28%) Closing price 03:59 PM EasternExtended Trading$263.99 +1.14 (+0.43%) As of 07:35 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Marathon Petroleum - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating Moderate BuyBased on 19 Analyst RatingsSell0Hold8Buy11 Based on 19 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Marathon Petroleum in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 19 analysts, 8 have given a hold rating, 10 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for MPC. Consensus Price Target $259.44-1.30% Downside According to the 19 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Marathon Petroleum, the average price target is $259.44. The highest price target for MPC is $335.00, while the lowest price target for MPC is $192.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -1.30% from the current price of $262.86. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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MPC Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast5/19/25 to 5/19/261 Month Ago4/19/25 to 4/19/263 Months Ago2/18/25 to 2/18/261 Year Ago5/19/24 to 5/19/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)2 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy10 Buy rating(s)9 Buy rating(s)10 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)Hold8 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)6 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$259.44$237.50$202.19$175.29Forecasted Upside-1.30% Downside11.31% Upside1.11% Upside8.12% UpsideConsensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy MPC Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History MPC Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Marathon Petroleum Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeMarathon PetroleumEnergy CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.63 2.41 2.52Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate BuyPredicted Upside-0.44% Downside32.98% Upside17.33% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent MPC NewsPositive NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails5/13/2026 BMO Capital Markets4 of 5 stars Boost TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $290.00+15.48%5/7/2026 The Goldman Sachs Group4 of 5 starsNeil Mehta5 of 5 starsBoost TargetBuy$264.00 ➝ $291.00+21.54%5/6/2026 Weiss RatingsNot Rated DowngradeHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C)5/6/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingManav GuptaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingSet Target$285.00+14.97%5/6/2026 Raymond James FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJustin JenkinsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingReiterated RatingOutperform5/6/2026 CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingVikram BagriSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$243.00 ➝ $257.00-1.36%5/6/2026 BarclaysSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingTheresa ChenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$230.00 ➝ $270.00+3.63%5/6/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$235.00 ➝ $257.00+6.98%5/6/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingSam MargolinSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$335.00+28.58%5/6/2026 TD CowenSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJason GabelmanSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetBuy$320.00+22.82% Get the Latest News and Ratings for MPC and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Marathon Petroleum and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 4/24/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingJoe LaetschSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetOverweight$200.00 ➝ $233.00+5.37%4/22/2026 ScotiabankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingBetty ZhangSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetSector Outperform$174.00 ➝ $210.00-4.56%4/13/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetBuy$263.00 ➝ $279.00+25.61%4/9/2026 Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingRyan ToddSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$197.00 ➝ $228.00-1.52%4/7/2026 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy3/17/2026 MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingNitin KumarSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$205.00 ➝ $224.00-3.91%9/19/2025 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingStephen RichardsonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetIn-Line$170.00 ➝ $210.00+13.77%9/3/2025 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDoug LeggateSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetNeutral$184.00 ➝ $192.00+7.07%7/28/2025 Dbs BankSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeModerate Buy7/14/2025 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingDoug LeggateSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeOutperform ➝ Peer Perform2/4/2025 Tudor PickeringSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy ratingM. BlairSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy ratingUpgradeStrong Sell ➝ HoldAnalyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Tuesday at 07:37 PM ET. Should I Buy Marathon Petroleum Stock? MPC Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Marathon Petroleum pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Marathon Petroleum Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Marathon Petroleum Co.: The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings, with an adjusted EPS significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating robust financial performance. Marathon Petroleum Co. has announced a substantial share repurchase authorization, which can enhance shareholder value by reducing the number of outstanding shares. The current stock price is around $257, reflecting a positive market sentiment and potential for further appreciation. Operational efficiency is highlighted by high refinery utilization rates and low unplanned downtime, suggesting effective management and potential for increased production. Recent growth projects are underway, including expansions in jet capacity and significant capital expenditures aimed at boosting cash flow and export capabilities. Marathon Petroleum Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Marathon Petroleum Co. for these reasons: There have been near-term headwinds affecting cash flow and earnings quality, including unrealized derivative losses and increased working capital use. Recent insider selling activity may raise concerns about the confidence of current management in the company's future performance. Despite strong revenue growth, the company reported a net margin that may not be as high as some investors would prefer, indicating potential profitability concerns. The debt-to-equity ratio is relatively high, which could imply increased financial risk, especially in volatile market conditions. Market fluctuations in oil prices can significantly impact the company's profitability, making it susceptible to external economic factors. MPC Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Marathon Petroleum's forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 19 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Marathon Petroleum is $259.44, with a high forecast of $335.00 and a low forecast of $192.00. Should I buy or sell Marathon Petroleum stock right now? 19 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marathon Petroleum in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MPC shares. Does Marathon Petroleum's stock price have much downside? According to analysts, Marathon Petroleum's stock has a predicted downside of -1.30% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has Marathon Petroleum been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, Marathon Petroleum's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover Marathon Petroleum? Marathon Petroleum has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James Financial, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, Wells Fargo & Company, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like Marathon Petroleum more than its competitors? Analysts like Marathon Petroleum more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Marathon Petroleum is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Hold. Learn more on how MPC compares to other companies. 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