Marathon Petroleum Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus
| MPC Stock | USD 141.15 4.13 3.01% |
The current analyst and expert consensus on Marathon Petroleum is Buy with 7 hold recommendations. The current projected Marathon Petroleum target price consensus is 168.42 with 19 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 2.1226.
Lowest Forecast 153.26 | Highest Forecast 186.95 | Target Price 168.42 |
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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
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.
| 19 | 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.
Macroaxis Advice Exposure ValuationMarathon Petroleum Target Price Projection
Marathon Petroleum's current and average target prices are 141.15 and 168.42, 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 15th of March 2025
Target Price
Analyst Consensus On Marathon Petroleum Target Price
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.
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.Trending Themes
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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. You can also try the Price Exposure Probability module to analyze equity upside and downside potential for a given time horizon across multiple markets.
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. Please utilize our Beneish M Score to check the likelihood of Marathon Petroleum's management manipulating its earnings.