Marathon Petroleum Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

MPC Stock  USD 201.50  4.51  2.29%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Marathon Petroleum is Strong Buy with 5 hold recommendations. The current projected Marathon Petroleum target price consensus is 160.29 with 17 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Marathon Petroleum Corp analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Marathon Petroleum vendors, executives, and/or customers. Marathon Petroleum recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Marathon Petroleum Corp target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 0.0. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Marathon Petroleum to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
Lowest Forecast
145.86
Highest Forecast
177.92
Target Price
160.29
At present, Marathon Petroleum's Operating Profit Margin is projected to increase slightly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Net Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.07, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 10.5 B. At present, Marathon Petroleum's Current Deferred Revenue is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Non Currrent Assets Other is expected to grow to about 3.2 B, whereas Total Assets are forecasted to decline to about 58.5 B.
  
It's important to approach Marathon Petroleum's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Marathon Petroleum Target Price Consensus

We track the performance of the top 100 financial experts across various large and mid-size financial boutiques. Marathon target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Marathon Petroleum's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   17  Strong Buy
Most Marathon analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Marathon stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Marathon Petroleum Corp, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Marathon Petroleum Target Price Projection

Marathon Petroleum's current and average target prices are 201.50 and 160.29, respectively. The current price of Marathon Petroleum is the price at which Marathon Petroleum Corp is currently trading. On the other hand, Marathon Petroleum's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Marathon Petroleum Market Quote on 28th of March 2024

Low Price195.95Odds
High Price202.05Odds

201.5

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Marathon Petroleum Target Price

Low Estimate145.86Odds
High Estimate177.92Odds

160.29

Historical Lowest Forecast  145.86 Target Price  160.29 Highest Forecast  177.92
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Marathon Petroleum Corp and the information provided on this page.

Marathon Petroleum Analyst Ratings

Marathon Petroleum's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Marathon Petroleum stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Marathon Petroleum's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Marathon Petroleum's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Marathon Petroleum price targets

Marathon Petroleum's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Marathon Petroleum's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Marathon Petroleum's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Marathon Petroleum's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Marathon Petroleum Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Marathon Petroleum is a key component of Marathon Petroleum valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Marathon Petroleum.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Marathon Petroleum's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
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Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
196.78198.47200.16
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Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
188.09189.78216.69
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LowNextHigh
195.42197.11198.81
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Earnings
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0.441.993.03
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When determining whether Marathon Petroleum Corp offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Marathon Petroleum's financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Marathon Petroleum Corp Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Marathon Petroleum Corp Stock:
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The data published in Marathon Petroleum's official financial statements usually reflect Marathon Petroleum's business processes, product offerings, services, and other fundamental events. But there are other numbers, ratios, or fundamental indicators derived from these statements that are easier to understand and visualize within the underlying realities that drive quantitative information of Marathon Petroleum Corp. For example, before you start analyzing numbers published by Marathon accountants, it's critical to develop an understanding of what Marathon Petroleum's liquidity, profitability, and earnings quality are in the context of the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels space in which it operates.
Please note, the presentation of Marathon Petroleum's financial position, as portrayed in its financial statements, is often influenced by management's estimates, judgments, and sometimes even manipulations. In the best case, Marathon Petroleum's management is honest, while the outside auditors are strict and uncompromising. Whatever the case, the imprecision that can be found in Marathon Petroleum's accounting process means that the reasonable investor should take a skeptical approach toward the financial statement analysis of Marathon Petroleum Corp. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Marathon Petroleum's management manipulating its earnings.