Marathon(US:MPC) ZACKS·2026-01-06 23:46Company Performance - Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed at $170.42, down 2.58% from the previous trading session, underperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.62% [1] - Shares of Marathon Petroleum have decreased by 7.76% over the past month, while the Oils-Energy sector gained 0.26% and the S&P 500 increased by 0.59% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for Marathon Petroleum is scheduled for February 3, 2026, with an expected EPS of $3.73, reflecting a significant growth of 384.42% compared to the same quarter last year [2] - Revenue is projected to be $30.58 billion, indicating an 8.62% decrease compared to the previous year [2] Full Year Estimates - For the full year, earnings are estimated at $10.64 per share, showing an increase of 11.88%, while revenue is projected to remain flat at $132.48 billion [3] - Recent analyst estimate revisions suggest optimism regarding the company's near-term business trends [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Marathon Petroleum currently holds a Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy), with a historical average annual return of +25% for 1 ranked stocks since 1988 [5] - The Forward P/E ratio for Marathon Petroleum is 11.86, which aligns with the industry average [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 0.66, compared to the industry average of 1.03, indicating a favorable valuation relative to expected earnings growth [7] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry, which includes Marathon Petroleum, has a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [8] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]