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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
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Marathon Petroleum (MPC - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $224.14, demonstrating a +1.37% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.16%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.63%.
The refiner's stock has dropped by 10.96% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 0.61% and the S&P 500's gain of 8.11%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Marathon Petroleum in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on May 5, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.68, marking a 383.33% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $30.35 billion, reflecting a 4.7% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $23.42 per share and revenue of $136.87 billion, which would represent changes of +118.88% and +1.22%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Marathon Petroleum. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 43.52% higher. Currently, Marathon Petroleum is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Marathon Petroleum's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 9.44. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 11.15 of its industry.
Investors should also note that MPC has a PEG ratio of 0.37 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.46 at yesterday's closing price.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 21, finds itself in the top 9% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.
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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Rises Higher Than Market: Key Facts
Marathon Petroleum (MPC - Free Report) ended the recent trading session at $224.14, demonstrating a +1.37% change from the preceding day's closing price. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 0.16%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq appreciated by 1.63%.
The refiner's stock has dropped by 10.96% in the past month, falling short of the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 0.61% and the S&P 500's gain of 8.11%.
Investors will be eagerly watching for the performance of Marathon Petroleum in its upcoming earnings disclosure. The company's earnings report is set to be unveiled on May 5, 2026. It is anticipated that the company will report an EPS of $0.68, marking a 383.33% rise compared to the same quarter of the previous year. At the same time, our most recent consensus estimate is projecting a revenue of $30.35 billion, reflecting a 4.7% fall from the equivalent quarter last year.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates are projecting earnings of $23.42 per share and revenue of $136.87 billion, which would represent changes of +118.88% and +1.22%, respectively, from the prior year.
It's also important for investors to be aware of any recent modifications to analyst estimates for Marathon Petroleum. Such recent modifications usually signify the changing landscape of near-term business trends. Hence, positive alterations in estimates signify analyst optimism regarding the business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. To exploit this, we've formed the Zacks Rank, a quantitative model that includes these estimate changes and presents a viable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the last 30 days, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 43.52% higher. Currently, Marathon Petroleum is carrying a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Investors should also note Marathon Petroleum's current valuation metrics, including its Forward P/E ratio of 9.44. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 11.15 of its industry.
Investors should also note that MPC has a PEG ratio of 0.37 right now. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing was holding an average PEG ratio of 0.46 at yesterday's closing price.
The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector. This industry, currently bearing a Zacks Industry Rank of 21, finds itself in the top 9% echelons of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank assesses the vigor of our specific industry groups by computing the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks incorporated in the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
Don't forget to use Zacks.com to keep track of all these stock-moving metrics, and others, in the upcoming trading sessions.