Shares of Marathon Petroleum Corporation MPC have climbed 52.3% over the past six months, outperforming the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing sub-industry's gain of 29.9% and the broader oil and energy sector's modest rise of 14.7%.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
while the forward P/E of 8.37 suggests potential value, the erosion of the equity base to $16.8 billion and the volatility in cash conversion warrant caution regarding long-term capital preservation.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 5, 2026 | $1.65vs $0.74+123.3% | $34.6Bvs $33.4B+3.4% |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | $4.07vs $2.72+49.6% | $33.4Bvs $31.1B+7.5% |
| Q4 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 | $3.01vs $3.15-4.4% | $34.8Bvs $33.5B+4.1% |
| Q3 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | $3.96vs $3.24+22.2% | $33.8Bvs $33.3B+1.4% |
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Shares of Marathon Petroleum Corporation MPC have climbed 52.3% over the past six months, outperforming the Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing sub-industry's gain of 29.9% and the broader oil and energy sector's modest rise of 14.7%.

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Key metrics vs top competitors for Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $268.99 | $78.53B | 20.27 | -4.44% | 3.05% | 16.66% | 1.39% | |
| $270.32 | $80.83B | 35.71 | -5.54% | 3.33% | 15.69% | — | |
| $177.33 | $71.1B | 16.43 | -7.64% | 3.04% | 14.14% | — | |
| $49.26 | $5.83B | -35.44 | -11.42% | 1.46% | 8.15% | — | |
| $52.97 | $3.25B | -139.39 | -9.53% | -0.48% | -12.94% | — | |
| $56.97 | $57.84B | 11.82 | 8.37% | 37.54% | 32.81% | — |
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported $135.75B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 108% increase from $65.26B in 2008.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) saw revenue decline by 4.4% over the past year.
Yes, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is profitable, generating $4.63B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (3.0% net margin).
Yes, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.39%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has a return on equity (ROE) of 16.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) generated $5.70B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.