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Ukraine demands emergency UN meeting over Putin nuclear plan
BREAKING: Tiny biotech successfully treats blindness (Ad)
Factory or farm? Oregon may alter land use for chipmakers
Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
Urgent Warning (Ad)
Adele extends Las Vegas residency, plans concert film
Berlin climate proposal fails to get enough yes votes to win
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Turkmenistan votes for new, opposition-free parliament
Technical issues at Lufthansa cause delays in Frankfurt
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Travel disruption hits Germany on eve of transport strike
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NYSE:MRO

Marathon Oil - MRO Stock Forecast, Price & News

$22.16
+0.16 (+0.73%)
(As of 03/24/2023 08:51 PM ET)
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Today's Range
$21.41
$22.20
50-Day Range
$21.20
$28.76
52-Week Range
$19.42
$33.42
Volume
10.33 million shs
Average Volume
10.56 million shs
Market Capitalization
$13.95 billion
P/E Ratio
4.27
Dividend Yield
1.81%
Price Target
$33.88

Marathon Oil MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.65 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
52.9% Upside
$33.88 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
2.99% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-8.26
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.95mentions of Marathon Oil in the last 14 days
Based on 13 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
15.47%
From $3.49 to $4.03 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

3.27 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

11th out of 242 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

7th out of 77 stocks


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About Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) Stock

Marathon Oil Corp. engages in the exploration, production, and marketing of liquid hydrocarbons and natural gas. It operates through the following two segments: United States (U. S.) and International. The U. S. segment engages in oil and gas exploration, development and production activities in the U.S. The International segment engages in oil and gas development and production across international locations primarily in Equatorial Guinea and the United Kingdom. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

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My No. 1 dividend stock for a LIFETIME of income.
Few people realize this… But dividends account for up to 90% of the stock market's returns over the past century!  I think it's a crying shame folks don't know how powerful dividends are.
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MRO Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 3/10 Dividend
2/14/2023
Last Earnings
2/16/2023
Dividend Payable
3/10/2023
Today
3/27/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/03/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
CUSIP
56584910
Employees
1,570
Year Founded
1887

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$33.88
High Stock Price Forecast
$48.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$25.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+52.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.65
Research Coverage
17 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$3.61 billion
Pretax Margin
50.12%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$8.04 billion
Cash Flow
$7.69 per share
Book Value
$18.00 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
626,380,000
Market Cap
$13.95 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.38

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Key Executives

  • Lee M. TillmanLee M. Tillman
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Mike Henderson
    Senior Vice President-Operations
  • Dane E. WhiteheadDane E. Whitehead
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Bruce A. McCullough
    Chief Information Officer & Senior VP-Technology
  • Kimberly O. Warnica
    Secretary, Executive VP & General Counsel













MRO Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Marathon Oil stock right now?

17 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marathon Oil in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 3 hold ratings, 11 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" MRO shares.
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What is Marathon Oil's stock price forecast for 2023?

17 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Marathon Oil's shares. Their MRO share price forecasts range from $25.00 to $48.00. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $33.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 52.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have MRO shares performed in 2023?

Marathon Oil's stock was trading at $27.07 at the start of the year. Since then, MRO shares have decreased by 18.1% and is now trading at $22.16.
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When is Marathon Oil's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 3rd 2023.
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How were Marathon Oil's earnings last quarter?

Marathon Oil Co. (NYSE:MRO) issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February, 16th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.88 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.80 by $0.08. The oil and gas producer had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.77 billion. Marathon Oil had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.07% and a net margin of 44.95%. Marathon Oil's revenue for the quarter was down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.77 EPS.
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How often does Marathon Oil pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marathon Oil?

Marathon Oil declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, January 25th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, February 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.10 per share on Friday, March 10th. This represents a $0.40 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.81%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, February 14th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.09.
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Is Marathon Oil a good dividend stock?

Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) pays an annual dividend of $0.40 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.82%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 3 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 7.71%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MRO will have a dividend payout ratio of 9.93% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Lee Tillman's approval rating as Marathon Oil's CEO?

132 employees have rated Marathon Oil Chief Executive Officer Lee Tillman on Glassdoor.com. Lee Tillman has an approval rating of 56% among the company's employees. This puts Lee Tillman in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

What other stocks do shareholders of Marathon Oil own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Marathon Oil investors own include Bank of America (BAC), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Ford Motor (F), General Electric (GE), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), AT&T (T), Micron Technology (MU) and Chevron (CVX).

What is Marathon Oil's stock symbol?

Marathon Oil trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MRO."

Who are Marathon Oil's major shareholders?

Marathon Oil's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include Geode Capital Management LLC (2.34%), Morgan Stanley (1.64%), Fisher Asset Management LLC (1.29%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (1.18%), First Trust Advisors LP (1.07%) and Pacer Advisors Inc. (1.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Dane E Whitehead, Gary Eugene Wilson, Lee M Tillman, Lee M Tillman, Michael A Henderson, Patrick Wagner and Rob L White.
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How do I buy shares of Marathon Oil?

Shares of MRO stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Marathon Oil's stock price today?

One share of MRO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $22.16.

How much money does Marathon Oil make?

Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) has a market capitalization of $13.95 billion and generates $8.04 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $3.61 billion in net income (profit) each year or $5.19 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Marathon Oil have?

The company employs 1,570 workers across the globe.

Does Marathon Oil have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of Marathon Oil: AMPCO Marketing L.L.C., AMPCO Services L.L.C., Alba Associates LLC, Alba Equatorial Guinea Partnership L.P., Alba Plant LLC, Atlantic Methanol Associates LLC, Atlantic Methanol Production Company LLC, E.G. Global LNG Services Ltd., Equatorial Guinea LNG Company S.A., Equatorial Guinea LNG Holdings Limited, Equatorial Guinea LNG Operations S.A., Equatorial Guinea LNG Train 1 S.A., Globex Energy Inc, Marathon E.G. Alba Limited, Marathon E.G. Holding Limited, Marathon E.G. International Limited, Marathon E.G. LNG Holding Limited, Marathon E.G. LPG Limited, Marathon E.G. Production Limited, Marathon Eagle Ford Midstream LLC, Marathon East Texas Holdings LLC, Marathon International Investment LLC, Marathon International Oil Angola Block 31 Limited, Marathon International Oil Company, Marathon International Oil Holdings LLC, Marathon Oil (East Texas) L.P., Marathon Oil (West Texas) L.P., Marathon Oil Company, Marathon Oil Corporation, Marathon Oil Dutch Holdings B.V., Marathon Oil EF II LLC, Marathon Oil EF LLC, Marathon Oil Holdings Limited, Marathon Oil Investment LLC, Marathon Oil KDV B.V., Marathon Oil Permian LLC, Marathon West Texas Holdings LLC, PayRock Energy, Pennaco Energy, and Pennaco Energy Inc..
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How can I contact Marathon Oil?

Marathon Oil's mailing address is 5555 SAN FELIPE STREET, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The official website for the company is www.marathonoil.com. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at (713) 629-6600, via email at investorrelations@marathonoil.com, or via fax at 713-296-2952.

This page (NYSE:MRO) was last updated on 3/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff