Marathon Oil Corporation operates as an energy company in the United States, Equatorial Guinea, the United Kingdom, and Libya. It operates in two segments, United States E&P and International E&P. The company engages in the exploration, production, and marketing of crude oil and condensate, natural gas liquids, and natural gas; and the production and marketing of products manufactured from natural gas, such as liquefied natural gas and methanol. As of December 31, 2017, it had estimated proved developed reserves totaling 903 million barrels of oil equivalent (mmboe); and estimated proved undeveloped reserves totaling 546 mmboe. The company was formerly known as USX Corporation and changed its name to Marathon Oil Corporation in July 2001. Marathon Oil Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
SectorOils/Energy
Current SymbolNYSE:MRO
Previous Symbol
CUSIP56584910
Phone713-629-6600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.46
Current Ratio1.43
Quick Ratio1.38
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-39.58
Forward P/E Ratio19.04
P/E Growth2.18
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.77 billion
Price / Sales2.62
Cash Flow$2.3318 per share
Price / Cash Flow6.45
Book Value$13.78 per share
Price / Book1.09
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.38)
Net Income$-5,723,000,000.00
Net Margins10.94%
Return on Equity4.47%
Return on Assets2.46%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,300
Outstanding Shares831,280,000
Market Cap$12.90 billion
OptionableOptionable
Marathon Oil (NYSE:MRO) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marathon Oil's stock symbol?
Marathon Oil trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MRO."
How often does Marathon Oil pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Marathon Oil?
Marathon Oil announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, October 30th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 21st will be given a dividend of $0.05 per share on Monday, December 10th. This represents a $0.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.33%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, November 20th. View Marathon Oil's Dividend History.
How were Marathon Oil's earnings last quarter?
Marathon Oil Co. (NYSE:MRO) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November, 7th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.04. The oil and gas producer earned $1.67 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.47 billion. Marathon Oil had a net margin of 10.94% and a return on equity of 4.47%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 33.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted ($0.08) EPS. View Marathon Oil's Earnings History.
When is Marathon Oil's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MRO?
17 analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Marathon Oil's shares. Their predictions range from $16.00 to $35.00. On average, they expect Marathon Oil's share price to reach $24.0615 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 60.0% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Marathon Oil.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Marathon Oil?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marathon Oil in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for Marathon Oil.
Has Marathon Oil been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about MRO stock has trended somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies positive and negative media coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Marathon Oil earned a media sentiment score of 1.2 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media coverage about the oil and gas producer a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.
Who are some of Marathon Oil's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Marathon Oil include Occidental Petroleum (OXY), Ecopetrol (EC), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), The Hong Kong and China Gas (HOKCY), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Concho Resources (CXO), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), WOODSIDE PET LT/ADR (WOPEY), Sasol (SSL), Continental Resources (CLR), Rwe Ag Sp (RWEOY), Devon Energy (DVN), GALP ENERGIA SG/ADR (GLPEY), Apache (APA) and TORAY INDUSTRIE/ADR (TRYIY).
Who are Marathon Oil's key executives?
Marathon Oil's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Lee M. Tillman, Pres, CEO & Director (Age 56)
- Mr. Dane E. Whitehead, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 57)
- Mr. T. Mitchell Little, Exec. VP of Operations (Age 54)
- Mr. Reginald D. Hedgebeth, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec. (Age 50)
- Mr. Patrick J. Wagner, Exec. VP of Corp. Devel. & Strategy (Age 53)
Who are Marathon Oil's major shareholders?
Marathon Oil's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (11.22%), Vanguard Group Inc (11.22%), BlackRock Inc. (8.11%), Macquarie Group Ltd. (4.27%), Franklin Resources Inc. (2.11%) and Putnam Investments LLC (1.35%). Company insiders that own Marathon Oil stock include Lee M Tillman and Thomas Mitchell Little. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Marathon Oil.
Which institutional investors are selling Marathon Oil stock?
MRO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Deutsche Bank AG, Franklin Resources Inc., Putnam Investments LLC, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Renaissance Technologies LLC, Prudential Financial Inc., Assenagon Asset Management S.A. and AQR Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have sold Marathon Oil company stock in the last year include Lee M Tillman and Thomas Mitchell Little. View Insider Buying and Selling for Marathon Oil.
Which institutional investors are buying Marathon Oil stock?
MRO stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Bridgeway Capital Management Inc., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Panagora Asset Management Inc., Caymus Capital Partners L.P., Senator Investment Group LP, Morgan Stanley, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and Vanguard Group Inc. View Insider Buying and Selling for Marathon Oil.
How do I buy shares of Marathon Oil?
Shares of MRO can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Marathon Oil's stock price today?
One share of MRO stock can currently be purchased for approximately $15.04.
How big of a company is Marathon Oil?
Marathon Oil has a market capitalization of $12.90 billion and generates $4.77 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $-5,723,000,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($0.38) on an earnings per share basis. Marathon Oil employs 2,300 workers across the globe.
What is Marathon Oil's official website?
How can I contact Marathon Oil?
Marathon Oil's mailing address is 5555 SAN FELIPE STREET, HOUSTON TX, 77056. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at 713-629-6600 or via email at [email protected]
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