MPLX LP (MPLX) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
MPLXMPLX(US:MPLX) ZACKS·2026-01-28 00:00

Company Performance - MPLX LP closed at $55.73, with a daily increase of +1.75%, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.41% [1] - Over the past month, MPLX shares gained 1.41%, lagging behind the Oils-Energy sector's gain of 7.63% but outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 0.38% [1] Upcoming Earnings - The earnings report for MPLX LP is expected on February 3, 2026, with an anticipated EPS of $1.08, reflecting a 0.93% increase year-over-year [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects net sales of $3.34 billion, an increase of 8.88% from the previous year [2] Fiscal Year Estimates - For the entire fiscal year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $4.73 per share and revenue of $13.08 billion, indicating a 12.35% increase in earnings and no change in revenue compared to the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for MPLX LP reflect short-term business trends, with upward revisions indicating analysts' positive outlook on the company's profitability [4] Zacks Rank and Performance - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), currently ranks MPLX LP at 3 (Hold), with a 1.68% rise in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - MPLX LP has a Forward P/E ratio of 12.24, which is lower than the industry average of 17.1 [7] - The company has a PEG ratio of 4.95, compared to the industry average PEG ratio of 1.81 [7] Industry Overview - The Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry, part of the Oils-Energy sector, holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 99, placing it in the top 41% of over 250 industries [8]