Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Currency in USD
40.73
-1.03(-2.47%)
Closed·
41.01+0.28(+0.69%)
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Earnings results expected in 4 days
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Fair Value
Day's Range
39.5841.38
52 wk Range
20.2043.34
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
41.76
Open
41.38
Day's Range
39.58-41.38
52 wk Range
20.2-43.34
Volume
1.44M
Average Volume (3m)
2.4M
1-Year Change
87.0064%
Book Value / Share
35.86
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
41.93
Upside
+2.94%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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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
Neutral
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
13 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
16 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 41.93
(+2.94% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
BMO Capital
Hold43.00+5.57%-Maintain16/04/2026
UBS
Hold44.00+8.03%43.00Maintain15/04/2026
Morgan Stanley
Sell37.00-9.16%25.00Maintain30/03/2026
Wells Fargo
Hold38.00-6.70%32.00Maintain26/03/2026
Johnson Rice
Buy63.00+54.68%-Upgrade25/03/2026

Murphy Oil Corporation SWOT Analysis


Production Prowess
Murphy Oil exceeds production expectations, showcasing operational efficiency with lower expenses and strong profit margins despite market challenges
Exploration Potential
Delve into Murphy Oil's promising Vietnam exploration activities, offering a potential catalyst for transformation and diversification of assets
Financial Balancing Act
Learn how increased capital expenditure and operational challenges impact Murphy Oil's cash flow and long-term growth trajectory
Shareholder Returns
Explore Murphy Oil's commitment to shareholder value through aggressive stock buybacks and a sustainable 4.9% dividend yield, with analyst targets ranging from $22 to $37
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Murphy Oil Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Murphy Oil reported Q4 2025 EPS of $0.14, beating expectations by 800%, while revenue fell short at $613.08M; stock declined 2.29% after hours.
  • The company reduced lease operating expenses by 20% year-over-year and maintained reserves at approximately 700 million barrels with 103% replacement.
  • Net production is projected to decrease to 171,000 BOE/day in 2026 from 182,000 BOE/day in 2025, with capital spending reductions planned.
  • CEO Eric Hambly announced plans to flex capital spending by up to 40% in 2027, focusing on Vietnam exploration to surpass Eagle Ford operations by 2030s.
  • Future guidance includes low single-digit oil production growth and Vietnam production target of 30,000-50,000 BOE/day by early 2030s.
Last Updated: 03/02/2026, 10:40
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Earnings

Latest Release
28/01/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.14 / -0.02
Revenue / Forecast
613.08M / 641.15M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.72%
Dividend Yield
3.44%
Industry Median 3.63%
Annualised payout
1.40
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+15.77%
Growth Streak

Compare MUR to Peers and Sector

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MUR
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
56.3x14.0x6.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.760.490.00
Price/Book
1.1x1.2x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x1.6x1.6x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.3%11.8%13.3%
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
79.06M55.15%3.30B
Other Institutional Investors
52.42M36.57%2.19B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
11.87M8.28%495.50M
Total
143.35M100.00%5.99B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
BlackRock, Inc.12.31%17,645,576736,879
The Vanguard Group, Inc.10.07%14,435,419602,823

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FAQ

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

The Murphy Oil stock price today is 40.73 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 3.35%.

What Is the Current Murphy Oil Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) market cap is 5.84B USD.

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

The Murphy Oil EPS is currently 0.72 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Murphy Oil Earnings Date?

Murphy Oil's next earnings report will be released on 06/05/2026.

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 Buy.

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 02/05/2026, Murphy Oil (MUR) is trading at a share price of 40.73 USD, with a previous close of 41.76 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 39.58 USD to 41.38 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 20.20 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 41.93 USD, with a high estimate of 63 USD and a low estimate of 33 USD. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +2.94% Upside potential.

What Is the MUR Premarket Price?

MUR's last pre-market stock price is 41.05 USD. The pre-market share volume is 860.00, and the stock has decreased by -0.71, or -1.70%.

What Is the MUR After Hours Price?

MUR's last after hours stock price is 41.01 USD, the stock has decreased by 0.28, or 0.69%.
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