Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is currently trading at $241.73. Based on 18 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $223.78, implying a 7.4% downside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

MPC

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

EnergyOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$241.73

Avg Target

$223.78

Based on 18 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (10)Hold (8)Sell (1)

Upside

-7.43%

Market Cap

$71.25B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date

May 5, 2026D-32

P/E Ratio (TTM)18.29

Forward P/E13.15

P/B Ratio4.12

Dividend Yield1.60%

Return on Equity (ROE)24.19%

Operating Margin6.29%

Debt to Equity142.65

Beta (Volatility)0.58

52 Week Range$115.10 - $255.77

LowCurrent: $241.73High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 12Insider Sells: 3

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

Date	Name	Position	Transaction	Shares
3/13/2026	HESSLING RICKY D.	Officer	Sale at price 228.18 per share.	1,626
3/12/2026	HESSLING RICKY D.	Officer	Sale at price 224.51 - 230.00 per share.	2,847
3/11/2026	LYON SHAWN M.	Officer	Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share.	1,186
3/2/2026	HESSLING RICKY D.	Officer	Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share.	2,028
2/27/2026	LYON SHAWN M.	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	1,730
2/27/2026	BENSON MOLLY R.	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	2,544
2/27/2026	BRZEZINSKI ERIN M	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	509
2/27/2026	HESSLING RICKY D.	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	2,748
2/27/2026	HENSCHEN MICHAEL A II	Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	2,290
2/27/2026	KHOURY MARIA A.	Chief Financial Officer	Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.	2,443

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for MPC?

A. The current target price for Marathon Petroleum Corporation is $223.78, which implies a 7.4% downside from the current price of $241.73. This is based on the consensus of 18 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for MPC?

A. Currently, there are 4 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 8 Hold, 0 Sell, and 1 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying MPC stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 12 insider buys and 3 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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