At the time of writing, Marathon Petroleum Corp [MPC] stock is trading at $166.78, up 0.38%. An important factor to consider is whether the stock is rising or falling in short-term value. The MPC shares have gain 4.06% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 0.90%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Marathon Petroleum Corp [NYSE: MPC] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on June 10, 2025, when TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and also boosted its price target to $163 from $152. Previously, TD Cowen reaffirmed its Buy rating on May 07, 2025, and elevated its price target to $152. On December 10, 2024, TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating but maintained its price target of $170 on the stock. TD Cowen reiterated its Buy rating and decreased its price target to $170 on November 06, 2024. Tudor Pickering Holt & Co. downgraded its rating to Sell for this stock on September 09, 2024. In a note dated August 07, 2024, TD Cowen reiterated an Buy rating on this stock and boosted its target price from $187 to $190.
For the past year, the stock price of Marathon Petroleum Corp fluctuated between $115.10 and $183.31. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $176 within the next 12 months. Marathon Petroleum Corp [NYSE: MPC] shares were valued at $166.78 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 5.53% based on the average MPC price forecast.
Analyzing the MPC fundamentals
According to Marathon Petroleum Corp [NYSE:MPC], the company’s sales were 137.15B for trailing twelve months, which represents an -4.17% plunge. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.06% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.04%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.03%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.02%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.03, Equity is 0.13 and Total Capital is 0.09. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.96.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 164.34 points at the first support level, and at 161.91 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 168.49, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 170.21.
Ratios To Look Out For
It is important to note that Marathon Petroleum Corp [NYSE:MPC] has a current ratio of 1.19. On the other hand, the Quick Ratio is 0.73, and the Cash Ratio is 0.17. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 0.37, the price to book ratio is 3.14 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 23.43.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Wright Kelly D, Officer, that happened on Jun 03 ’25 when 1146.0 shares were purchased. Chief Commercial Officer, Hessling Ricky D. completed a deal on Mar 11 ’25 to buy 2000.0 shares. Meanwhile, Director Bayh Evan bought 1000.0 shares on Mar 05 ’25.
