Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) SVP Shawn Lyon Sells 1,000 Shares of Stock

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) SVP Shawn Lyon sold 1,000 shares of Marathon Petroleum stock in a transaction on Monday, August 31st. The shares were sold at an average price of $375.75, for a total transaction of $375,750.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 11,194 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,206,145.50. This trade represents a 8.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Marathon Petroleum Stock Performance

MPC traded up $8.76 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $382.08. The stock had a trading volume of 2,366,872 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,451,009. The firm has a market capitalization of $111.54 billion, a P/E ratio of 13.13, a PEG ratio of 0.24 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 1.25. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a twelve month low of $161.93 and a twelve month high of $383.01. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $311.41 and its 200 day moving average price is $261.80.

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) last released its earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The oil and gas company reported $17.73 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $14.27 by $3.46. The company had revenue of $51.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $40.87 billion. Marathon Petroleum had a net margin of 5.48% and a return on equity of 31.96%. The business’s revenue was up 53.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $3.96 EPS. On average, equities research analysts forecast that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 46.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marathon Petroleum Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, August 19th will be given a $1.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, August 19th. This represents a $4.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.0%. Marathon Petroleum’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 13.75%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have issued reports on MPC shares. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $321.00 target price on shares of Marathon Petroleum in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Piper Sandler raised their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $343.00 to $344.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 6th. Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $233.00 to $265.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, June 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $291.00 to $376.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group set a $335.00 price objective on Marathon Petroleum and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, July 12th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $315.06.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Solstein Capital LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Caitlin John LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $26,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc acquired a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $27,000. Navalign LLC purchased a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $30,000. Finally, Berbice Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Marathon Petroleum by 100.0% in the 4th quarter. Berbice Capital Management LLC now owns 200 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. 76.77% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key Headlines Impacting Marathon Petroleum

Here are the key news stories impacting Marathon Petroleum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Higher oil prices may support refining margins. Energy stocks rallied after escalating U.S.-Iran tensions disrupted the outlook for crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs also expects a global fuel squeeze to create another refining windfall, a favorable backdrop for MPC’s downstream operations. Energy stocks rally as fresh U.S.-Iran attacks drive oil prices higher
• Positive Sentiment: Recent earnings substantially exceeded expectations. Marathon Petroleum reported quarterly EPS of $17.73 versus the $14.27 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 53.5% year over year to $51.99 billion. Analysts expect approximately $46.66 in full-year EPS, reinforcing the company’s earnings momentum. Marathon Petroleum stock information
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend and institutional support add to investor appeal. MPC recently declared a quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share, while several institutional investors increased or initiated positions. Institutional ownership stands at approximately 76.8%, indicating continued participation from large investors.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable but valuation expectations are mixed. The consensus rating is “Moderate Buy,” with 12 Buy ratings and six Holds. However, the average price target of $312.50 is below the current trading level, suggesting that some analysts view the recent rally as having outpaced near-term targets.
• Negative Sentiment: An MPC executive sold shares. Vice President and Controller Erin Brzezinski sold 570 shares for approximately $206,790, reducing her direct stake by 26.56%. The sale is a modest negative signal, although it represents a relatively small position and does not necessarily indicate a change in the company’s fundamentals. Erin Brzezinski sells Marathon Petroleum shares

About Marathon Petroleum

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) is a U.S.-based downstream energy company engaged principally in the refining, marketing, supply and transportation of petroleum products. The company was formed through a spin-off from Marathon Oil in 2011 and operates an integrated system of refining and logistics assets that support the production and distribution of transportation fuels and other refined petroleum products.

Marathon Petroleum’s operations include refining crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt and other specialty products, as well as managing the distribution and storage infrastructure needed to move those products to market.