Murphy Oil Stock Forecast, Price & News

Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Murphy Oil a buy right now?

10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Murphy Oil in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" Murphy Oil stock. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MUR, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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How has Murphy Oil's stock been impacted by COVID-19?

Murphy Oil's stock was trading at $7.50 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, MUR shares have increased by 253.5% and is now trading at $26.51.
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When is Murphy Oil's next earnings date?

Murphy Oil is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, January 27th 2022.
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How were Murphy Oil's earnings last quarter?

Murphy Oil Co. (NYSE:MUR) announced its earnings results on Thursday, November, 4th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.24 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.15 by $0.09. The oil and gas producer had revenue of $630.70 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $582.77 million. Murphy Oil had a negative net margin of 21.90% and a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.99%. Murphy Oil's revenue was up 49.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted ($0.15) earnings per share.
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How often does Murphy Oil pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, October 6th. Investors of record on Tuesday, November 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.125 per share on Wednesday, December 1st. This represents a $0.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.89%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 12th.
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Is Murphy Oil a good dividend stock?

Murphy Oil pays an annual dividend of $0.50 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.85%.
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What price target have analysts set for MUR?

10 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Murphy Oil's shares. Their forecasts range from $11.00 to $40.00. On average, they anticipate Murphy Oil's stock price to reach $27.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 3.7% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Murphy Oil's key executives?

Murphy Oil's management team includes the following people:

• Roger W. Jenkins, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Eric M. Hambly, Executive Vice President-Operations
• David R. Looney, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• E. Ted Botner, Secretary, Senior Vice President & General Counsel
• John B. Gardner, Treasurer & Vice President

What is Roger W. Jenkins' approval rating as Murphy Oil's CEO?

57 employees have rated Murphy Oil CEO Roger W. Jenkins on Glassdoor.com. Roger W. Jenkins has an approval rating of 67% among Murphy Oil's employees.

Who are some of Murphy Oil's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Murphy Oil include Coterra Energy (CTRA), Continental Resources (CLR), Woodside Petroleum (WOPEY), Marathon Oil (MRO), Sasol (SSL), Gulfport Energy (GPORQ), Toray Industries (TRYIY), APA (APA), Ovintiv (OVV), Galp Energia, SGPS (GLPEY), Chesapeake Energy (CHK), EQT (EQT), ARC Resources (AETUF), Antero Resources (AR) and Range Resources (RRC).
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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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (10.76%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.31%), Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (3.41%), Pzena Investment Management LLC (1.76%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.62%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.26%). Company insiders that own Murphy Oil stock include Barry FR Jeffery, Christopher D Hulse, E Ted Botner, Elisabeth W Keller, John B Gardner, Kelly L Whitley, Laura A Sugg, Louis W Utsch, Maria A Martinez, Neal E Schmale, Robert Madison Murphy, T Jay Collins, Thomas J Mireles and Walentin Mirosh.
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Which institutional investors are selling Murphy Oil stock?

MUR stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Morgan Stanley, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Invesco Ltd., Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp, Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC, and Poplar Forest Capital LLC. Company insiders that have sold Murphy Oil company stock in the last year include Christopher D Hulse, Elisabeth W Keller, John B Gardner, Kelly L Whitley, Laura A Sugg, Louis W Utsch, Maria A Martinez, Robert Madison Murphy, T Jay Collins, Thomas J Mireles, and Walentin Mirosh.
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Which institutional investors are buying Murphy Oil stock?

MUR stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Connor Clark & Lunn Investment Management Ltd., Barclays PLC, Squarepoint Ops LLC, and Ziegler Capital Management LLC. Company insiders that have bought Murphy Oil stock in the last two years include Barry FR Jeffery, E Ted Botner, Neal E Schmale, and Robert Madison Murphy.
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How do I buy shares of Murphy Oil?

Shares of MUR 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 $26.51.

How much money does Murphy Oil make?

Murphy Oil has a market capitalization of $4.09 billion and generates $1.97 billion in revenue each year. The oil and gas producer earns $-1.15 billion in net income (profit) each year or ($2.69) on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Murphy Oil have?

Murphy Oil employs 675 workers across the globe.

When was Murphy Oil founded?

Murphy Oil was founded in 1950.

What is Murphy Oil's official website?

The official website for Murphy Oil is www.murphyoilcorp.com.

Where are Murphy Oil's headquarters?

Murphy Oil is headquartered at 300 PEACH STREET P.O. BOX 7000, EL DORADO AR, 71731.

How can I contact Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil's mailing address is 300 PEACH STREET P.O. BOX 7000, EL DORADO AR, 71731. The oil and gas producer can be reached via phone at (281) 675-9000, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 870-864-6373.