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MPC today

$402.84+$13.29 (+3.41%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyUptrend (confirmed)

4 hourStrong Bullish

1 hourBullish

15 minLeaning Bearish

5 minConsolidating

Daily trend turns down below $378.80

Key levels

Resistance$493.98

Resistance$431.08

Support$398.52

Support$367.71

Latest news & SEC filings

AnalystBMO Capital trims Marathon Petroleum target to $450 from $535

AnalystMarathon Petroleum Target Changed by Piper Sandler

AnalystGoldman Sachs trims its valuation view on Marathon Petroleum to $510

AnalystPiper Sandler keeps Overweight on Marathon Petroleum, lifts target to $466

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About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum is an energy company that turns crude oil into gasoline, distillates and other fuels, which it sells through wholesale and retail channels. It runs three segments: Refining & Marketing, Midstream, and Renewable Diesel. Its midstream arm, mainly through MPLX, moves and holds crude oil, refined fuels and natural gas liquids for customers across the United States.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 26, 2026.

NYSE · Energy

Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC)

$402.84+13.29 (+3.41%)
WATCHLISTGrade: B+Risk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
395.2417.6440.0462.5402.84Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High402.99
Low391.21
Open395.95
Volume1.73M
Avg Vol2.14M
VWAP398.88
30d High484.92
30d Low372.74
30d Chg-4.12%

What Is the Price Target for MPC?

SEPT Low Target

$413.00

SEPT Mid Target

$458.00

SEPT High Target

$564.00

Analyst Consensus

$458.00

Current: $402.84Upside: +13.7%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is MPC a Buy or Sell Right Now?

72
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 3▲ UpEarningsDividendMerger9 articles
Marathon Petroleum reported its Q3 2026 results and announced a 10% dividend increase alongside a new $5 billion share repurchase authorization, while also agreeing to sell refining assets to CVR Energy for $4.2 billion. Management struck an optimistic tone, forecasting strong refining margins through at least mid-2027, resilient global demand for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and record-high Canadian heavy oil runs in the fourth quarter. Despite the bullish news flow, the stock closed at $427.34, down 0.62% from the open of $430.00, trading in a wide range of $414.06 to $435.00 on volume of about 2.65 million shares. The combination of shareholder returns, asset sales, and a favorable margin outlook signals a positive direction for the stock.
Critical news
Oct 29HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing -4.4% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is MPC Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$551.55

42

Moat Score

NARROW

6/9

Piotroski Score

3.8

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with MPC?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 8 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

BUYING

3 buys / 11 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
Lyon Shawn MofficerSale1,000$376KAug 31, 2026
Lyon Shawn MofficerSale425$157KAug 28, 2026
Brzezinski Erin MofficerSale570$207KAug 27, 2026
Mannen Maryann T.director officerSale908$283KAug 3, 2026
Henschen Michael A IIofficerSale1,372$369KJun 4, 2026
Henschen Michael A IIofficerBuy4,964$248KJun 4, 2026
Henschen Michael A IIofficerSale4,964$1.3MJun 4, 2026

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MPC Growth Story

Revenue YoY

-4.4%

3yr Revenue CAGR

-9.2%

EPS Growth YoY

31.15%

FCF Growth YoY

-22.3%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
22:25:52$402.8486,920$$35.0MSELL
22:11:15$403.003,000$$1.2MSELL
21:28:26$402.844,374$$1.8MSELL
21:00:35$402.843,312$$1.3MSELL
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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
CALL$420Dec 1837$$30002SWEEP
CALL$430Dec 1837$$11801SWEEP
CALL$400Dec 1837$$23401SWEEP
CALL$400Dec 1837$$46802SWEEP
CALL$400Dec 1837$$46802SWEEP

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MPC — frequently asked questions

What is MPC stock price today?

Marathon Petroleum Corp (MPC) is at $402.84, up 3.41% (+$13.29) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is MPC stock moving today?

Latest MPC news — Nov 11, 2026: BMO Capital trims Marathon Petroleum target to $450 from $535 · Nov 5, 2026: Marathon Petroleum Target Changed by Piper Sandler

Why did MPC stock move on Nov 3, 2026?

Marathon Petroleum reported its Q3 2026 results and announced a 10% dividend increase alongside a new $5 billion share repurchase authorization, while also agreeing to sell refining assets to CVR Energy for $4.2 billion. Management struck an optimistic tone, forecasting strong refining margins through at least mid-2027, resilient global demand for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel, and record-high Canadian heavy oil runs in the fourth quarter.

What is the MPC price target?

The average analyst price target for MPC is $458.00, ranging from $413 to $564, based on 15 analysts. Latest: Piper Sandler maintains on Nov 5, 2026.

What do analysts rate MPC?

Analyst ratings for MPC: 0 Buy, 45 Hold, 2 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did MPC beat earnings?

MPC last reported on Nov 3, 2026: EPS $26.93 vs $25.37 expected — a beat of 6.1%.

What is MPC's P/E ratio?

MPC trades at a P/E of 7.6 vs a Energy average of 14.3.

Does MPC pay a dividend?

Yes. MPC's dividend yield is 2.30%.

How much debt does MPC have?

Marathon Petroleum Corp reported $32.9B of debt and $12.8B of cash (Sep 30, 2026).

What are MPC support and resistance levels?

Support: $398.52, $367.71, $347.67. Resistance: $431.08, $493.98.

What are insiders doing with MPC?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 8 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on MPC?

Nov 11, 2026: BMO Capital trims Marathon Petroleum target to $450 from $535 · Nov 5, 2026: Marathon Petroleum Target Changed by Piper Sandler · Nov 5, 2026: Goldman Sachs trims its valuation view on Marathon Petroleum to $510