Is Marathon (MPC) Poised for a Robust Q4 Earnings Show?

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is set to release fourth-quarter results on Jan 30. The current Zacks Consensus Estimate for the to-be-reported quarter is a profit of $2.36 per share on revenues of $33.7 billion.Let’s delve into the factors that might have influenced the independent oil refiner and marketer’s results in the December quarter. But it’s worth taking a look at MPC’s previous-quarter performance first.Highlights of Q3 Earnings & Surprise HistoryIn the last reported quarter, the Findlay, OH- ...