Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Stock Forecast
MUR analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.12 / 5 from 16 analysts
- Price target
- $41.53 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −0.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.67
- 52-week range
- $26.57 – $42.74
MUR analyst ratings
16 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
MUR price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
MUR earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.88 | $0.34 | $1.91 | $0.41 | +114.5% | 15 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.95 | $2.88 | $6.22 | $1.37 | +188.6% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.65 | $2.05 | $5.44 | $3.95 | −7.6% | 15 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
MUR revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $795.1M | $746.0M | $819.0M | +8.5% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.34B | $3.24B | $3.40B | +22.7% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.31B | $2.91B | $3.62B | −0.8% | 8 |
MUR EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
MUR revenue: reported and forecast
MUR 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) | $0.73 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.43 | $0.88 | +21.1% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.37 | $2.98 | $3.19 | $3.28 | $3.95 | +17.3% | 6 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.18 | $2.94 | $3.38 | $3.18 | $3.65 | +15.0% | 5 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.
MUR earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; MUR beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from MUR
16 analysts cover Murphy Oil; their consensus rating is hold (3.12 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $41.53, 0.5% below the latest close of $41.74. Analysts expect earnings of $3.95 per share for 2026, +188.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $3.65 per share on revenue of $3.3 billion. Murphy Oil beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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MUR forecast FAQ
What is Murphy Oil's price target?
The average analyst price target for Murphy Oil is $41.53, 0.5% below the latest close of $41.74.
Is Murphy Oil a buy, hold or sell?
Of 16 analysts covering Murphy Oil, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 11 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Murphy Oil's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.95 per share for 2026 (range $2.88 to $6.22); for 2027 the estimate is $3.65.
What is Murphy Oil's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.3 billion, growth of 22.7%; for 2027 it is $3.3 billion.
When does Murphy Oil report earnings?
Murphy Oil is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.67.
Does Murphy Oil usually beat earnings estimates?
Murphy Oil reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.