How Is Marathon Petroleum Stacked Against Competition? [Forbes]
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)
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... More Getty Images Marathon Petroleum's (MPC) stock has seen a commendable 20% return over the last year, but how does it actually compare to its refining counterparts in a constantly changing energy landscape? As of January 14, 2026, MPC demonstrates strong operating and free cash flow margins, impressive revenue resilience, and a reasonable valuation. Nonetheless, with U.S. refining capacity anticipated to decrease and profit margins expected to stabilize after a robust first half, persistent challenges within the industry could limit its growth potential. MPC's 3.6% operating margin, the highest among its peers, indicates excellent operational efficiency or advantageous crude slate/logistics. Despite MPC's -6.1% LTM revenue growth being negative, it surpasses that of its peers, indicating relative resilience in a tough market. MPC's 20.3% stock increase and 18.5 PE lag behind the stronger returns of its peers, pointing to either lower investor confidence or a valuatio
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- Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) had its "outperform" rating reaffirmed by analysts at Scotiabank.MarketBeat
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- Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) had its price target lowered by analysts at BMO Capital Markets from $208.00 to $200.00. They now have an "outperform" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
- Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $211.00 to $179.00. They now have a "neutral" rating on the stock.MarketBeat
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MPC
Earnings
- 11/4/25 - Miss
MPC
Sec Filings
- 12/18/25 - Form 8-K
- 12/16/25 - Form 4
- 12/16/25 - Form 4
- MPC's page on the SEC website