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
Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production
SectorOils/Energy
SymbolNYSE:MRO
CUSIP56584910
Phone713-629-6600
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.46
Current Ratio1.52
Quick Ratio1.46
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio-56.53
Forward P/E Ratio25.57
P/E Growth1.7
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.77 billion
Price / Sales3.85
Cash Flow$2.4081 per share
Price / Cash8.92
Book Value$13.78 per share
Price / Book1.56
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.38)
Net Income$-5,723,000,000.00
Net Margins-7.56%
Return on Equity-0.50%
Return on Assets-0.26%
Miscellaneous
Employees2,300
Outstanding Shares853,190,000
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 Thursday, April 26th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Monday, June 11th. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.93%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 15th. View Marathon Oil's Dividend History.
How were Marathon Oil's earnings last quarter?
Marathon Oil Co. (NYSE:MRO) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 2nd. The oil and gas producer reported $0.18 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.14 by $0.04. The oil and gas producer had revenue of $1.73 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.36 billion. Marathon Oil had a negative net margin of 7.56% and a negative return on equity of 0.50%. The firm's quarterly revenue was up 61.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.07) earnings per share. View Marathon Oil's Earnings History.
When is Marathon Oil's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for MRO?
22 analysts have issued twelve-month target prices for Marathon Oil's shares. Their predictions range from $14.00 to $27.00. On average, they expect Marathon Oil's stock price to reach $19.1059 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Marathon Oil.
Who are some of Marathon Oil's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Marathon Oil include CNOOC (CEO), EOG Resources (EOG), ENI (E), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), PETROLEO BRASIL/ADR (PBR), PETROLEO BRASIL/RED PFD sh (PBR.A), Canadian Natural Resource (CNQ), Ecopetrol (EC), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), The Hong Kong and China Gas (HOKCY), Continental Resources (CLR), WOODSIDE Pet Lt/ADR (WOPEY), Sasol (SSL) and Devon Energy (DVN).
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)
Has Marathon Oil been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about MRO stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern identifies negative and positive news coverage by reviewing more than 20 million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Marathon Oil earned a media sentiment score of 0.18 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the oil and gas producer an impact score of 45.59 out of 100, meaning that recent news coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Marathon Oil's major shareholders?
Marathon Oil's stock is owned by a number of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.93%), Franklin Resources Inc. (3.40%), Millennium Management LLC (2.55%), Northern Trust Corp (1.31%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.94%) and Legal & General Group Plc (0.53%). View Institutional Ownership Trends for Marathon Oil.
Which major investors are selling Marathon Oil stock?
MRO stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., OppenheimerFunds Inc., Amundi Pioneer Asset Management Inc., Precocity Capital LP, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Schroder Investment Management Group, Mitchell Group Inc. and Nuveen Asset Management LLC. View Insider Buying and Selling for Marathon Oil.
Which major investors are buying Marathon Oil stock?
MRO stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Prudential Financial Inc., Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Allianz Asset Management GmbH, Loomis Sayles & Co. L P, Federated Investors Inc. PA, Arosa Capital Management LP and BNP Paribas Arbitrage SA. 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 $21.48.
How big of a company is Marathon Oil?
Marathon Oil has a market capitalization of $18.33 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.
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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