Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Laps the Stock Market: Here's Why
MarathonMarathon(US:MPC) ZACKS·2025-06-26 22:46

Company Performance - Marathon Petroleum's stock increased by 1.13% to $167.57, outperforming the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.8% [1] - Over the last month, Marathon Petroleum's shares rose by 4.46%, compared to the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 3.8% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.12% [1] Earnings Projections - The company is expected to report earnings of $3.38 per share on August 5, 2025, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 17.96% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projected at $30.91 billion, down 19.43% from the previous year [2] - For the entire fiscal year, earnings are projected at $6.95 per share and revenue at $124.6 billion, representing declines of 26.92% and 11.26%, respectively [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent modifications to analyst estimates for Marathon Petroleum indicate shifting short-term business dynamics, with positive revisions suggesting a favorable outlook on business health and profitability [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which assesses these estimate changes, currently ranks Marathon Petroleum at 3 (Hold) [6] Valuation Metrics - Marathon Petroleum has a Forward P/E ratio of 23.84, indicating a premium compared to its industry's Forward P/E of 17.55 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 3.27, while the average PEG ratio for the Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is 1.57 [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is ranked 149 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 40% of over 250 industries [8]