Marathon Petroleum consensus builds ahead of Q2 earnings, shares in S&P 500 focus
25.06.2026 - 18:13:01 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 18:12.
Marathon Petroleum (US56585A1025) heads into the summer results season with a dense analyst consensus on its NYSE-listed shares. The largest U.S. refiner in the S&P 500 is scheduled to report Q2 2026 earnings on August 4, according to recent equity research coverage.TIKR analysis on Marathon Petroleum
What the analysts are pricing in
Recent consensus data compiled by TIKR shows 17 analysts covering Marathon Petroleum stock, with 6 Buy, 3 Outperform, 7 Hold, 1 Underperform and 1 Sell rating as of June 2026.TIKR consensus breakdown for MPC The mean price target stands around 272 dollars, implying roughly 10 percent upside from a reference level of 247 dollars in the analysis.
According to the same research, Wall Street projects Q2 2026 earnings per share of about 12 dollars for Marathon Petroleum, almost 199 percent higher than the prior-year quarter.Forecast EPS path for Marathon Petroleum Estimates then step down to roughly 9 dollars for Q3 2026 and about 6 dollars for Q4 2026 as refining margins normalize from the current elevated environment.
Earnings track and margin backdrop
TIKR notes that Marathon Petroleum delivered Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of around 1.65 dollars, more than doubling an analyst consensus near 0.75 dollars.Q1 2026 performance commentary The firm benefited from what the research terms the sharpest refining margin environment in years, driven by supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict.
The upcoming August 4 Q2 2026 report is highlighted in the same analysis as the next proof point for the stock, with refining margin trajectory a central focus for investors.Earnings date and margin focus for MPC The refining cycle’s durability relative to current valuation will be a key theme, given the expected normalization in later quarters.
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The refining and marketing business behind the stock
Marathon Petroleum generates the bulk of its revenue from refining crude oil into products such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel across a large U.S. refinery network.Company overview and business segments The group also operates the Speedway retail brand and a broad midstream footprint, which transports and stores fuels to wholesale and retail customers.
Where the shares trade today
The Marathon Petroleum shares (US56585A1025) trade on the NYSE under the ticker MPC. As of the latest MarketBeat quote at 12:07 p.m. Eastern on June 25, 2026, the shares are indicated at 250.90 dollars.MarketBeat price snapshot for MPC
Marathon Petroleum at a glance
- Company: Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- ISIN: US56585A1025
- WKN: A1JEXK
- Ticker: MPC
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-25, 12:07): 250.90 USD
- Market cap: approximately 52 billion USD (as of late June 2026)
- Sector / industry: Energy - Oil & Gas Refining and Marketing
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: 2026-08-04
Disclaimer: This article provides factual information on Marathon Petroleum Corporation and its shares. It does not contain investment advice, no buy or sell recommendation, and no price target. Investors should base decisions on their own research and, where appropriate, professional advice.
