Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) Stock Forecast
MPC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.63 / 5 from 19 analysts
- Price target
- $442.33 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −7.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 3, 2026 EPS estimate $25.13
- 52-week range
- $162.63 – $484.92
MPC analyst ratings
19 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MPC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MPC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $25.35 | $14.61 | $28.44 | $3.01 | +742.3% | 18 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $63.69 | $42.53 | $74.14 | $10.70 | +495.2% | 17 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $55.93 | $24.78 | $90.87 | $63.69 | −12.2% | 19 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MPC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $43.64B | $25.68B | $56.73B | +21.7% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $171.71B | $135.79B | $199.68B | +27.0% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $152.31B | $90.02B | $202.96B | −11.3% | 11 |
MPC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MPC revenue: reported and forecast
MPC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $12.85 | $19.49 | $21.63 | $23.32 | $25.35 | +97.3% | 10 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $34.14 | $50.23 | $54.46 | $58.12 | $63.69 | +86.6% | 11 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $25.27 | $32.20 | $40.04 | $50.69 | $55.93 | +121.3% | 12 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
MPC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MPC beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from MPC
19 analysts cover Marathon Petroleum; their consensus rating is buy (3.63 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $442.33, 7.5% below the latest close of $478.07. Analysts expect earnings of $63.69 per share for 2026, +495.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $55.93 per share on revenue of $152.3 billion. Marathon Petroleum beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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MPC forecast FAQ
What is Marathon Petroleum's price target?
The average analyst price target for Marathon Petroleum is $442.33, 7.5% below the latest close of $478.07.
Is Marathon Petroleum a buy, hold or sell?
Of 19 analysts covering Marathon Petroleum, 5 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 9 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Marathon Petroleum's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $63.69 per share for 2026 (range $42.53 to $74.14); for 2027 the estimate is $55.93.
What is Marathon Petroleum's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $171.7 billion, growth of 27.0%; for 2027 it is $152.3 billion.
When does Marathon Petroleum report earnings?
Marathon Petroleum is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 3, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $25.13.
Does Marathon Petroleum usually beat earnings estimates?
Marathon Petroleum reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.