Marathon(US:MPC) ZACKSยท2025-04-29 22:50Company Performance - Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed at $138.31, with a +0.53% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.58% [1] - Over the last month, MPC shares decreased by 5.57%, compared to the Oils-Energy sector's loss of 8.92% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.84% [1] Upcoming Financial Results - The company is set to announce its earnings on May 6, 2025, with projected earnings per share (EPS) of -$0.63, indicating a 122.66% decrease from the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is expected to be $30.09 billion, reflecting a 9.41% decline from the equivalent quarter last year [2] Full Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $7.50 per share and revenue of $123.3 billion, representing changes of -21.14% and -12.19% from the prior year, respectively [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Marathon Petroleum should be monitored, as they reflect short-term business trends and can indicate analyst optimism regarding the company's profitability [4] Stock Performance and Ranking - The Zacks Rank system, which evaluates estimated changes, currently ranks Marathon Petroleum at 3 (Hold) [6] - Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has increased by 1.2% [6] Valuation Metrics - Marathon Petroleum has a Forward P/E ratio of 18.34, which is a premium compared to the industry average of 15.39 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.06, while the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry has an average PEG ratio of 1.36 [8] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is part of the Oils-Energy sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 83, placing it in the top 34% of over 250 industries [9]