Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Currency in USD
34.69
+0.07(+0.20%)
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34.82+0.13(+0.36%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
33.7935.17
52 wk Range
24.3143.34
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
34.69
Open
34.1
Day's Range
33.79-35.17
52 wk Range
24.31-43.34
Volume
890.88K
Average Volume (3m)
1.81M
1-Year Change
40.6732%
Book Value / Share
36.69
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
39.93
Upside
+15.10%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Murphy Oil Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Analyst Ratings

3 Buy
10 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
15 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 39.93
(+15.10% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Morgan Stanley
Sell36.00+3.78%35.00Maintain20/08/2026
Barclays
Sell34.00-1.99%38.00Downgrade14/08/2026
Barclays
Sell34.00-1.99%38.00Downgrade14/08/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold45.00+29.72%42.00Maintain13/08/2026
KeyBanc
Buy43.00+23.96%48.00Maintain13/08/2026

Murphy Oil Corporation SWOT Analysis


Operational Hurdles
Explore Murphy Oil's challenges in the Gulf of Mexico and their impact on investor confidence, balanced against potential growth in Eagle Ford Shale operations
Financial Resilience
Delve into Murphy Oil's robust free cash flow and dividend yield, juxtaposed with concerns over increased capital expenditure in a volatile market environment
Vietnam Prospects
Uncover the potential of Murphy Oil's Vietnam exploration activities as a catalyst for high-margin oil growth and improved financial outlook
Analyst Perspectives
Discover varied analyst views on Murphy Oil, with price targets ranging from $22 to $37, reflecting a mix of caution and optimism about the company's future
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Murphy Oil Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Murphy Oil Q2 2026 EPS of $1.55 beat estimates of $1.31; revenue rose to $928.3M vs. forecast $889M, but shares fell 7.16% after-hours.
  • Company raised 2026 capex to $1.55B from $1.25B, with $190M for Bubale discovery in Côte d'Ivoire and $70M for Eagle Ford acceleration.
  • Production averaged 169,000 boe/d above guidance; generated $110M free cash flow with $2.5B liquidity and leverage below 1.0x at quarter-end.
  • Hai Su Vang 4X well in Vietnam came up dry, lowering resource estimates, though Lac Da Vang project remains on track for Q4 2026 first oil.
  • Management expects positive full-year 2026 free cash flow despite higher spending; 2027 capex likely to exceed historical $1.2B-$1.3B range.
Last Updated: 06/08/2026, 15:30
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Earnings

Latest Release
05/08/2026
EPS / Forecast
1.55 / 1.31
Revenue / Forecast
928.31M / 888.98M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 2.03%
Dividend Yield
4.04%
Industry Median 3.46%
Annualised payout
1.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+21.98%
Growth Streak

Compare MUR to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MUR
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
16.8x14.9x5.7x
PEG Ratio
4.590.370.00
Price/Book
0.9x1.5x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
1.7x1.9x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
15.3%15.0%24.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. Murphy Oil Corporation was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Sector
Energy
Employees
813

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
75.08M52.37%2.70B
Other Institutional Investors
55.71M38.86%2.01B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
12.58M8.78%453.00M
Total
143.38M100.00%5.16B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.13.42%19,241,833692,706
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP5.85%8,386,298301,907

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FAQ

What Is the Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) Share Price Today?

The Murphy Oil stock price today is 34.69 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Murphy Oil (MUR) Trade On?

Murphy Oil is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Murphy Oil?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Murphy Oil is "MUR."

Does Murphy Oil Pay Dividends? What’s The Current MUR Dividend Yield?

Yes, MUR Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Murphy Oil dividend yield is 4.04%.

What Is the Current Murphy Oil Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) market cap is 4.97B USD.

What Is Murphy Oil's (MUR) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Murphy Oil EPS is currently 2.03 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Murphy Oil Earnings Date?

Murphy Oil's next earnings report will be released on 29/10/2026.

Is MUR a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Murphy Oil moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for MUR stock is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Murphy Oil Stock Split?

Murphy Oil has split 4 times. (See the MUR stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Murphy Oil Have?

Murphy Oil has 813 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR)?

As of 27/08/2026, Murphy Oil (MUR) is trading at a share price of 34.69 USD, with a previous close of 34.69 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 33.79 USD to 35.17 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 24.31 USD to 43.34 USD.

What Is Murphy Oil (MUR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Murphy Oil is 39.93 USD, with a high estimate of 52 USD and a low estimate of 32 USD. 3 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +15.10% Upside potential.

What Is the MUR After Hours Price?

MUR's last after hours stock price is 34.82 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.13, or 0.36%.
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