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Rating:81Outperform
Price Target:
$68.00
â–²(15.94% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
MPLX scores well primarily on strong cash flow and profitability, complemented by an attractive valuation (high dividend yield with a moderate P/E). Technicals are supportive with price above key moving averages and positive MACD. The main offsetting risk is elevated leverage and increased near-term capex with back-half-weighted growth execution risk highlighted on the earnings call.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Sustained, large operating and free cash flow gives MPLX durable internal funding for distributions, maintenance and growth capex without constant reliance on external equity. High cash conversion supports a stable payout policy and cushions project timing variability over 2–6 months.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Material leverage, while typical for midstream, reduces financial flexibility and increases refinancing and interest-rate exposure. High debt levels constrain capacity to fund incremental projects or absorb delays, making capital structure sensitive to cash-flow volatility over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Sustained, large operating and free cash flow gives MPLX durable internal funding for distributions, maintenance and growth capex without constant reliance on external equity. High cash conversion supports a stable payout policy and cushions project timing variability over 2–6 months.
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MPLX (MPLX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$59.90B
Dividend Yield7.25%
Average Volume (3M)1.36M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta (1Y)0.38
Revenue Growth4.79%
EPS Growth10.20%
CountryUS
Employees5,762
SectorEnergy
Sector Strength52
IndustryOil & Gas Midstream
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.66
Shares Outstanding1,013,858,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,500,191
30 Day Avg. Volume1,364,006
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.76
Price to Book (P/B)3.80
Price to Sales (P/S)4.60
P/FCF Ratio13.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.50Price Target Upside4.86% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)4.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.94B
MPLX Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
MPLX LP, incorporated in 2012 and headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation, with MPLX GP LLC serving as its general partner. The company is a prominent owner and operator of midstream energy infras...
How the Company Makes Money
MPLX primarily makes money by charging fees under contracts for providing midstream services and access to its infrastructure, with cash flow generally driven by volumes moved/handled and the contractual terms rather than direct exposure to commod...
MPLX Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Aug 04, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 03, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveys a constructive and execution-focused outlook: solid quarter with 5% adjusted EBITDA growth, strong operational metrics (high utilization in core basins, multi‑year distribution increases, and several strategically important assets placed into service), and multiple large projects progressing on schedule. Headwinds include the lingering impact of the Rockies divestiture, temporary throughput reductions from planned turnarounds, higher operating expenses tied to maintenance/project activity, and a heavier back-half weighting for 2026 growth amplified by a $500 million capex pull‑forward. Management retains confidence in mid-single-digit EBITDA growth for 2026, a strong 2027 setup, and maintaining financial priorities (1.3x coverage and distribution growth), leading to an overall positive tone despite some near-term execution and capital intensity risks.Positive Updates
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
MPLX delivered $1.8 billion of adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2026, a 5% increase versus Q2 2025, more than overcoming the divestiture of the Rockies assets.
Negative Updates
Impact of Rockies Divestiture and Throughput Disruptions
Divestiture of Rockies assets in late 2025 reduced year-over-year comparatives; crude pipeline throughputs were lower in the quarter due to a planned MPC refinery turnaround and seasonality, partially offsetting segment performance.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Adjusted EBITDA Growth
MPLX delivered $1.8 billion of adjusted EBITDA in Q2 2026, a 5% increase versus Q2 2025, more than overcoming the divestiture of the Rockies assets.
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Company Guidance
MPLX reiterated guidance for mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth in 2026 (back-half weighted) and positioning for stronger growth in 2027 after reporting $1.8 billion of adjusted EBITDA in Q2 (up 5% YoY) and returning over $1.1 billion to unitholders; the company raised 2026 organic CapEx by $500 million to $2.9 billion (with >90% focused on natural gas/NGL value chains) to pull forward Gulf Coast fractionation spend. Operationally, processing capacity is now 8.1 Bcf/d with deethanization >800,000 bpd, Secretariat I placed in service in April and Delaware exit utilization was 86%, Harmon Creek III began operations in August, Marcellus utilization was 96% and Utica 73%, BANGL moved volumes to >200,000 bpd in Q2 and is being expanded to 300,000 bpd by year-end, fractionation volumes rose 8% YoY, gathering volumes +15% YoY, processing volumes +5% YoY and pipeline volumes +4% YoY. Titan sour-gas treating exceeded 150 MMcf/d in Q2 with an expansion to >400 MMcf/d targeted by end-Q4 (including pipeline/ compression and a sweet-gas tie to Secretariat), Blackcomb began commissioning in July with commercial service expected later in the year, and longer‑haul takeaway projects (including Eiger/other pipes) are expected to alleviate Permian egress needs. Financially, MPLX reaffirmed its capital allocation priorities (maintain assets, support distribution, fund growth), expects to continue 12.5% annual distribution increases in 2026 and 2027 with ~1.3x coverage targeted, and noted segment tailwinds this quarter (Crude & Products EBITDA +$23M, other segment EBITDA +$62M / +$99M excluding Rockies divestiture) and a >$20M benefit from butane blending.MPLX Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
63
Positive
Cash Flow
88
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 12.89B | 11.82B | 10.90B | 10.43B | 10.54B | 9.57B |
| Gross Profit | 6.72B | 5.34B | 4.82B | 4.56B | 4.29B | 4.05B |
| EBITDA | 7.33B | 7.29B | 6.59B | 6.09B | 6.06B | 5.19B |
| Net Income | 4.74B | 4.91B | 4.32B | 3.93B | 3.94B | 3.08B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 42.97B | 43.01B | 37.51B | 36.53B | 35.66B | 35.51B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 1.03B | 2.14B | 1.52B | 1.05B | 238.00M | 13.00M |
| Total Debt | 25.89B | 26.16B | 21.44B | 20.91B | 20.30B | 19.07B |
| Total Liabilities | 28.72B | 28.48B | 23.50B | 22.95B | 22.15B | 22.49B |
| Stockholders Equity | 14.03B | 14.30B | 13.78B | 13.35B | 13.48B | 12.78B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 4.43B | 4.10B | 4.89B | 4.46B | 4.21B | 4.38B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 5.98B | 5.91B | 5.95B | 5.40B | 5.02B | 4.91B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -5.47B | -4.86B | -2.00B | -1.25B | -956.00M | -518.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -1.63B | -435.00M | -3.48B | -3.33B | -3.84B | -4.39B |
MPLX Technical Analysis
Positive
58.65
Price Trends
56.68
Positive
55.41
Positive
53.95
Positive
Market Momentum
0.86
Negative
58.85
Neutral
41.09
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MPLX, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 58.65 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 58.21, above the 50-day MA of 56.68, and above the 200-day MA of 53.95, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.86 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 58.85 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 41.09 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for MPLX.
MPLX Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (65)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
81 Outperform | $59.90B | 12.68 | 33.42% | 7.14% | 4.79% | 10.20% | |
77 Outperform | $59.60B | 26.40 | 72.08% | 1.51% | -0.83% | 49.90% | |
75 Outperform | $83.38B | 13.41 | 21.21% | 5.65% | 7.38% | 7.45% | |
74 Outperform | $72.10B | 13.01 | 16.77% | 6.56% | 33.27% | 12.55% | |
73 Outperform | $71.99B | 21.05 | 11.11% | 3.58% | 12.44% | 27.19% | |
65 Neutral | $15.17B | 7.61 | 4.09% | 5.20% | 3.87% | -62.32% | |
59 Neutral | $60.09B | 16.41 | 16.28% | 4.51% | 41.83% | 12.74% |
* Energy Sector Average
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