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Why Is Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Up 8.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
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A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Marathon Petroleum (MPC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 8.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Marathon Petroleum due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, fresh estimates flatlined during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -14.64% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Marathon Petroleum has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Marathon Petroleum has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Marathon Petroleum belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry. Another stock from the same industry, Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) , has gained 6.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.
Phillips 66 reported revenues of $31.73 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -12.9%. EPS of -$0.90 for the same period compares with $1.90 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Phillips 66 is expected to post earnings of $1.81 per share, indicating a change of -21.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.3% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Phillips 66. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.
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Why Is Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Up 8.5% Since Last Earnings Report?
A month has gone by since the last earnings report for Marathon Petroleum (MPC - Free Report) . Shares have added about 8.5% in that time frame, outperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent positive trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Marathon Petroleum due for a pullback? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, fresh estimates flatlined during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted -14.64% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
Currently, Marathon Petroleum has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with an A. Charting a somewhat similar path, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for this investment strategy.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Outlook
Marathon Petroleum has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Marathon Petroleum belongs to the Zacks Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry. Another stock from the same industry, Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) , has gained 6.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended March 2025.
Phillips 66 reported revenues of $31.73 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of -12.9%. EPS of -$0.90 for the same period compares with $1.90 a year ago.
For the current quarter, Phillips 66 is expected to post earnings of $1.81 per share, indicating a change of -21.7% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -0.3% over the last 30 days.
The overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions translate into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for Phillips 66. Also, the stock has a VGM Score of F.