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
Phone713-629-6600
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$4.77 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees2,300
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. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, November 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.05 per share on Monday, December 10th. This represents a $0.20 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.24%. 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) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November, 7th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.20 by $0.04. The oil and gas producer had revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.47 billion. Marathon Oil had a net margin of 10.94% and a return on equity of 4.47%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 33.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.08) EPS. View Marathon Oil's Earnings History.
When is Marathon Oil's next earnings date?
How can I listen to Marathon Oil's earnings call?
Marathon Oil will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, February 14th at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
What price target have analysts set for MRO?
20 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Marathon Oil's stock. Their forecasts range from $16.00 to $35.00. On average, they anticipate Marathon Oil's stock price to reach $24.1286 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 49.9% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for Marathon Oil.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Marathon Oil?
20 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marathon Oil in the last year. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 14 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?
Headlines about MRO stock have been trending somewhat positive this week, InfoTrie reports. The research group scores the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Marathon Oil earned a coverage optimism score of 1.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned headlines about the oil and gas producer a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near future.
Are investors shorting Marathon Oil?
Marathon Oil saw a decrease in short interest in the month of December. As of December 14th, there was short interest totalling 12,813,187 shares, a decrease of 21.0% from the November 30th total of 16,213,345 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 16,715,116 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 0.8 days. Currently, 1.5% of the company's shares are sold short. View Marathon Oil's Current Options Chain.
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), Concho Resources (CXO), Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD), Anadarko Petroleum (APC), WOODSIDE PET LT/ADR (WOPEY), Sasol (SSL), Continental Resources (CLR), Rwe Ag Sp (RWEOY), GALP ENERGIA SG/ADR (GLPEY), Devon Energy (DVN), 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 shareholders include F&V Capital Management LLC (0.04%), State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.03%), Gulf International Bank UK Ltd (0.02%), Spirit of America Management Corp NY (0.02%), Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co. (0.02%) and Meeder Asset Management Inc. (0.02%). Company insiders that own Marathon Oil stock include Lee M Tillman and Thomas Mitchell Little. 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 Dalton Greiner Hartman Maher & Co., Gulf International Bank UK Ltd, First Hawaiian Bank, Nisa Investment Advisors LLC, Oakbrook Investments LLC, DNB Asset Management AS, Virtu Financial LLC and Louisiana State Employees Retirement System. 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 major investors are buying Marathon Oil stock?
MRO stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Spirit of America Management Corp NY, QUANTRES ASSET MANAGEMENT Ltd, Meeder Asset Management Inc., State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Hollencrest Capital Management, Town & Country Bank & Trust CO dba First Bankers Trust CO, Strategic Family Wealth Counselors L.L.C. and Ipswich Investment Management Co. 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 $16.10.
How big of a company is Marathon Oil?
Marathon Oil has a market capitalization of $13.13 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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