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NYSE:MUR

Murphy Oil (MUR) Stock Forecast, Price & News

$46.42
+1.20 (+2.65%)
(As of 09/27/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$45.34
$46.85
50-Day Range
$40.98
$46.55
52-Week Range
$32.80
$51.28
Volume
1.75 million shs
Average Volume
1.67 million shs
Market Capitalization
$7.25 billion
P/E Ratio
7.19
Dividend Yield
2.37%
Price Target
$49.10

Murphy Oil MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.64 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.8% Upside
$49.10 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.04% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Moderate
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-6.69
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.16mentions of Murphy Oil in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$4.81 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
32.58%
From $4.45 to $5.90 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

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

2.52 out of 5 stars

Oils/Energy Sector

65th out of 246 stocks

Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry

34th out of 81 stocks


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About Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) Stock

Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

MUR Price History

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MUR Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 9/1 Dividend
8/11/2023
Dividend Payable
9/01/2023
Today
9/27/2023
Next Earnings (Confirmed)
11/02/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Crude petroleum & natural gas
Sub-Industry
Integrated Oil & Gas
CUSIP
62671710
Employees
691
Year Founded
1950

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$49.10
High Stock Price Forecast
$56.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$41.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+5.9%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.64
Research Coverage
11 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$965.05 million
Pretax Margin
35.88%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.93 billion
Cash Flow
$11.04 per share
Book Value
$33.12 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
146,447,000
Market Cap
$7.24 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.39

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Roger W. JenkinsMr. Roger W. Jenkins (Age 61)
    CEO, Pres & Director
    Comp: $3.27M
  • Mr. Thomas J. MirelesMr. Thomas J. Mireles (Age 50)
    Exec. VP & CFO
    Comp: $1.2M
  • Mr. Eric M. HamblyMr. Eric M. Hambly (Age 48)
    Exec. VP of Operations
    Comp: $1.47M
  • Mr. E. Ted BotnerMr. E. Ted Botner (Age 58)
    Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Corp. Sec.
    Comp: $1.07M
  • Mr. Daniel R. Hanchera (Age 65)
    Sr. VP of Bus. Devel.
    Comp: $927.2k
  • Ms. Maria A. MartinezMs. Maria A. Martinez (Age 48)
    VP of HR & Admin.
  • Ms. Kelly L. WhitleyMs. Kelly L. Whitley (Age 58)
    VP of Investor Relations & Communications
  • Mr. John B. GardnerMr. John B. Gardner (Age 54)
    VP of Marketing & Supply Chain
  • Ms. Meenambigai Palanivelu (Age 49)
    VP of Sustainability
  • Mr. Paul D. VaughanMr. Paul D. Vaughan (Age 56)
    VP & Controller













MUR Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Murphy Oil stock right now?

11 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Murphy Oil in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 7 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MUR shares.
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What is Murphy Oil's stock price forecast for 2023?

11 analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Murphy Oil's shares. Their MUR share price forecasts range from $41.00 to $56.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $49.10 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 5.9% from the stock's current price.
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How have MUR shares performed in 2023?

Murphy Oil's stock was trading at $43.01 at the beginning of 2023. Since then, MUR stock has increased by 7.8% and is now trading at $46.36.
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Are investors shorting Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil saw a decrease in short interest in the month of August. As of August 31st, there was short interest totaling 4,400,000 shares, a decrease of 17.9% from the August 15th total of 5,360,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,610,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days. Approximately 3.0% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Murphy Oil's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, November 2nd 2023.
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How can I listen to Murphy Oil's earnings call?

Murphy Oil will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, November 2nd at 9:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.

How were Murphy Oil's earnings last quarter?

Murphy Oil Co. (NYSE:MUR) posted its earnings results on Thursday, August, 3rd. The oil and gas producer reported $0.79 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.05. The oil and gas producer earned $814.60 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $779.77 million. Murphy Oil had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 15.09% and a net margin of 25.86%. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 26.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $1.93 EPS.

How often does Murphy Oil pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.275 per share on Friday, September 1st. This represents a $1.10 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.37%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 11th.
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Is Murphy Oil a good dividend stock?

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) pays an annual dividend of $1.10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.44%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 17.03%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MUR will have a dividend payout ratio of 18.64% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What is Roger W. Jenkins' approval rating as Murphy Oil's CEO?

57 employees have rated Murphy Oil Chief Executive Officer Roger W. Jenkins on Glassdoor.com. Roger W. Jenkins has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of Murphy Oil own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Murphy Oil investors own include Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), General Electric (GE), Walt Disney (DIS), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Chevron (CVX) and Micron Technology (MU).

What is Murphy Oil's stock symbol?

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

Who are Murphy Oil's major shareholders?

Murphy Oil's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.82%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.94%), State Street Corp (4.29%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (3.72%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.91%) and Earnest Partners LLC (1.57%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher D Hulse, E Ted Botner, Elisabeth W Keller, Eric M Hambly, John B Gardner, Kelly L Whitley, Laura A Sugg, Lawrence R Dickerson, Louis W Utsch, Louis W Utsch, Maria A Martinez, Paul D Vaughan, Robert Madison Murphy, Roger W Jenkins, T Jay Collins, Thomas J Mireles and Walentin Mirosh.
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How do I buy shares of Murphy Oil?

Shares of MUR 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 Murphy Oil's stock price today?

One share of MUR stock can currently be purchased for approximately $46.36.

How much money does Murphy Oil make?

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) has a market capitalization of $7.24 billion and generates $3.93 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $965.05 million in net income (profit) each year or $6.46 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Murphy Oil have?

The company employs 691 workers across the globe.

How can I contact Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil's mailing address is 300 PEACH STREET P.O. BOX 7000, EL DORADO AR, 71731. The official website for the company is www.murphyoilcorp.com. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at (281) 675-9000, via email at investorrelations@murphyoilcorp.com, or via fax at 870-864-6373.

This page (NYSE:MUR) was last updated on 9/28/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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