Revisor Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC – Free Report) during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund purchased 1,599 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $632,000.
Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. BlackRock Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum in the 2nd quarter worth about $6,648,958,000. Bank of New York Mellon Corp acquired a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the 2nd quarter worth about $1,029,611,000. Bank of America Corp DE grew its stake in Marathon Petroleum by 1.6% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 2,595,084 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $633,668,000 after buying an additional 40,124 shares during the last quarter. Amundi grew its stake in Marathon Petroleum by 17.5% during the second quarter. Amundi now owns 2,237,930 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $572,172,000 after buying an additional 332,551 shares during the last quarter. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC grew its stake in Marathon Petroleum by 16.7% during the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 1,508,489 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $385,675,000 after buying an additional 215,686 shares during the last quarter. 76.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Marathon Petroleum Stock Performance
Shares of MPC opened at $469.02 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.25. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a twelve month low of $161.93 and a twelve month high of $493.98. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $405.97 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $314.27. The firm has a market cap of $136.92 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.12, a PEG ratio of 0.14 and a beta of 0.54.
Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The oil and gas company reported $17.73 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $14.27 by $3.46. Marathon Petroleum had a net margin of 5.48% and a return on equity of 31.96%. The company had revenue of $51.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $40.87 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $3.96 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 53.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts forecast that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 64.00 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Marathon Petroleum Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th were given a $1.00 dividend. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, August 19th. Marathon Petroleum’s payout ratio is currently 13.75%.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
A number of equities research analysts recently commented on MPC shares. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $265.00 to $453.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, September 14th. Raymond James Financial lifted their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $350.00 to $445.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, September 14th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $357.00 to $375.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 5th. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $344.00 to $462.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, September 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Marathon Petroleum from a “buy (b)” rating to a “buy (b+)” rating in a report on Thursday, October 8th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Marathon Petroleum has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $417.88.
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Key Marathon Petroleum News
Here are the key news stories impacting Marathon Petroleum this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Strong refining margins support earnings: Higher fuel margins are improving profitability across U.S. refiners, including MPC. The favorable industry backdrop could sustain cash flow and shareholder returns if margins remain elevated. U.S. Refiners Benefit From Strong Margins: Will Momentum Last?
- Positive Sentiment: Positive long-term performance and momentum: MPC has substantially outperformed the broader market and major technology stocks in 2026, attracting investor attention and reinforcing the bullish momentum case. An Oil Refiner Is Beating Nvidia This Year
- Neutral Sentiment: Supplier recognition highlights operational relationships: Cognite was named MPC’s Corporate Supplier of the Year, recognizing its contribution to the company’s business. The award is positive for the relationship but is unlikely to materially affect MPC’s earnings or valuation. Cognite Earns Corporate Supplier of the Year Award from Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and valuation concerns: After establishing a new one-year high and advancing sharply, MPC faces a higher risk of profit-taking. Analysts have also questioned the stock’s limited margin of safety and whether profitability has reached a ceiling. Marathon Petroleum: Good Momentum Stocks, But Little Margin Of Safety
- Negative Sentiment: Middle East risks could pressure margins: Higher crude prices linked to regional tensions may benefit upstream producers but can raise refiners’ input costs. Investors are weighing whether the conflict-driven boost to energy prices and refining economics can last. Marathon Petroleum Profitability Seems To Have A Ceiling With The Mature Conflict In The Middle East
Insider Activity at Marathon Petroleum
In other Marathon Petroleum news, insider Molly R. Benson sold 17,196 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.57, for a total transaction of $6,165,969.72. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 30,334 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,876,862.38. This represents a 36.18% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, SVP Shawn M. Lyon sold 1,000 shares of Marathon Petroleum stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $375.75, for a total value of $375,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 11,194 shares in the company, valued at $4,206,145.50. This represents a 8.20% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 21,691 shares of company stock valued at $7,780,127. 0.17% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.
Marathon Petroleum Profile
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) is an American downstream energy company engaged in refining, marketing, and transporting petroleum products. Its operations include converting crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, propane, and other refined products used by transportation, industrial, and commercial customers.
The company markets fuel under the Marathon brand and supplies products to independent marketers, commercial businesses, and other wholesale customers. Marathon Petroleum also owns a general-partner interest and significant limited-partner interest in MPLX Inc, a midstream company that operates pipelines, storage facilities, terminals, and gathering and processing assets supporting the movement of crude oil and natural gas liquids.
Marathon Petroleum’s refining and midstream activities are concentrated in the United States, with assets serving regions across the Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast.
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