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Murphy Oil (MUQ) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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MUQ Analyst Ratings

Hold
12Ratings
Hold
1 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 12 analysts giving stock ratings to
Murphy
Oil
in the past 3 months
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MUQ Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$33.88
Based on 12 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Murphy Oil in the last 3 months. The average price target is $33.88 with a high forecast of $38.88 and a low forecast of $28.35. The average price target represents a ― change from the last price of ―.
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Highest Price Target$38.88Average Price Target$33.88Lowest Price Target$28.35
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Devin McDermott
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF29.97→CHF28.35
Sell
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Reiterated
06/29/26
Murphy Oil price target lowered to $35 from $37 at Morgan StanleyMurphy Oil price target lowered to $35 from $37 at Morgan Stanley
Roth MKM Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Leo Mariani
Roth MKM
Roth MKM
CHF29.16
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/22/26
Roth MKM Keeps Their Hold Rating on Murphy Oil (MUR)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Hanwen Chang
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF34.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/22/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) and Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR)
KeyBanc Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Tim Rezvan
KeyBanc
KeyBanc
CHF38.88
Buy
―
Upgraded
06/04/26
Murphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBancMurphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
William Janela
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF31.59→CHF35.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/27/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $39 at MizuhoMurphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $39 at Mizuho
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Betty Jiang
Barclays
Barclays
CHF29.16→CHF34.83
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/26/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $43 from $36 at BarclaysMurphy Oil price target raised to $43 from $36 at Barclays
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Arun Jayaram
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF35.64→CHF37.26
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/13/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Energy Stocks: California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC), Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) and Permian Resources (NYSE: PR)
Scotiabank Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Betty Zhang
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
CHF25.11→CHF35.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/13/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $31 at ScotiabankMurphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $31 at Scotiabank
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Chris Baker
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF34.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/08/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE: MNR), Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) and Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR)
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF28.35
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/26
Goldman Sachs’ Neil Mehta Reiterates Hold on Murphy Oil, Keeps $35 Price Target Unchanged Amid Stable Outlook
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Phillip Jungwirth
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF30.95→CHF34.83
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/16/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL)
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Josh Silverstein
UBS
UBS
CHF34.83→CHF35.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/15/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $43 at UBSMurphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $43 at UBS
Johnson Rice Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Charles Meade
Johnson Rice
Johnson Rice
CHF51.02
Buy
―
Upgraded
03/24/26
Murphy Oil upgraded to Accumulate from Hold at Johnson RiceMurphy Oil upgraded to Accumulate from Hold at Johnson Rice
Piper Sandler Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Mark Lear
Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler
CHF26.73→CHF33.21
Buy
―
Upgraded
03/12/26
Murphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper SandlerMurphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler
Siebert Williams Shank & Co Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Unknown Analyst
Siebert Williams Shank & Co
Not Ranked
Siebert Williams Shank & Co
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
02/13/26
Murphy Oil (MUR) Receives a Hold from Siebert Williams Shank & Co
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Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Devin McDermott
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
CHF29.97→CHF28.35
Sell
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Reiterated
06/29/26
Murphy Oil price target lowered to $35 from $37 at Morgan StanleyMurphy Oil price target lowered to $35 from $37 at Morgan Stanley
Roth MKM Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Leo Mariani
Roth MKM
Roth MKM
CHF29.16
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/22/26
Roth MKM Keeps Their Hold Rating on Murphy Oil (MUR)
Wells Fargo Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Hanwen Chang
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo
CHF34.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/22/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Occidental Petroleum (NYSE: OXY) and Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR)
KeyBanc Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Tim Rezvan
KeyBanc
KeyBanc
CHF38.88
Buy
―
Upgraded
06/04/26
Murphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBancMurphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
Mizuho Securities Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
William Janela
Mizuho Securities
Mizuho Securities
CHF31.59→CHF35.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/27/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $39 at MizuhoMurphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $39 at Mizuho
Barclays Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Betty Jiang
Barclays
Barclays
CHF29.16→CHF34.83
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/26/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $43 from $36 at BarclaysMurphy Oil price target raised to $43 from $36 at Barclays
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Arun Jayaram
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
CHF35.64→CHF37.26
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/13/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Energy Stocks: California Resources Corp (NYSE: CRC), Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) and Permian Resources (NYSE: PR)
Scotiabank Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Betty Zhang
Scotiabank
Scotiabank
CHF25.11→CHF35.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/13/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $31 at ScotiabankMurphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $31 at Scotiabank
Evercore ISI Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Chris Baker
Evercore ISI
Evercore ISI
CHF34.02
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/08/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Mach Natural Resources LP (NYSE: MNR), Helmerich & Payne (NYSE: HP) and Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR)
Goldman Sachs Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
CHF28.35
Hold
―
Reiterated
05/06/26
Goldman Sachs’ Neil Mehta Reiterates Hold on Murphy Oil, Keeps $35 Price Target Unchanged Amid Stable Outlook
BMO Capital Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Phillip Jungwirth
BMO Capital
BMO Capital
CHF30.95→CHF34.83
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/16/26
Analysts Offer Insights on Energy Companies: Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) and Halliburton (NYSE: HAL)
UBS Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Josh Silverstein
UBS
UBS
CHF34.83→CHF35.64
Hold
―
Reiterated
04/15/26
Murphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $43 at UBSMurphy Oil price target raised to $44 from $43 at UBS
Johnson Rice Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Charles Meade
Johnson Rice
Johnson Rice
CHF51.02
Buy
―
Upgraded
03/24/26
Murphy Oil upgraded to Accumulate from Hold at Johnson RiceMurphy Oil upgraded to Accumulate from Hold at Johnson Rice
Piper Sandler Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Mark Lear
Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler
CHF26.73→CHF33.21
Buy
―
Upgraded
03/12/26
Murphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper SandlerMurphy Oil upgraded to Overweight from Neutral at Piper Sandler
Siebert Williams Shank & Co Analyst forecast on CH:MUQ
Unknown Analyst
Siebert Williams Shank & Co
Not Ranked
Siebert Williams Shank & Co
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
02/13/26
Murphy Oil (MUR) Receives a Hold from Siebert Williams Shank & Co
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Best Analysts Covering Murphy Oil

3 Months
Mark LearPiper Sandler
Success Rate
15/31 ratings generated profit
48%
Average Return
+2.57%
Copying Mark Lear's trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 48.39% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.57% per trade.
1 Year
Mark LearPiper Sandler
Success Rate
17/31 ratings generated profit
55%
Average Return
+2.43%
Copying Mark Lear's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 54.84% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.43% per trade.
2 Years
Mark LearPiper Sandler
Success Rate
13/31 ratings generated profit
42%
Average Return
-2.64%
Copying Mark Lear's trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 41.94% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of -2.64% per trade.
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MUQ Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Jun 26
Strong Buy
0
1
1
1
0
Buy
0
1
1
1
1
Hold
29
39
30
34
23
Sell
4
5
1
1
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
33
46
33
37
25
In the current month, MUQ has received 1 Buy Ratings, 23 Hold Ratings, and 1 Sell Ratings. MUQ average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 33.88.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

MUQ Financial Forecast

MUQ Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for MUQ is $1.06 with a range of $0.53 to $1.52. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.26. MUQ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MUQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for MUQ is $1.06 with a range of $0.53 to $1.52. The previous quarter’s EPS was $0.26. MUQ beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 52.17% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MUQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.

MUQ Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for MUQ is $720.64M with a range of $682.69M to $782.26M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $593.67M. MUQ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 53.02% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MUQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for MUQ is $720.64M with a range of $682.69M to $782.26M. The previous quarter’s sales results were $593.67M. MUQ beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 53.02% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year MUQ has Performed in-line its overall industry.

MUQ Stock Forecast FAQ

What is CH:MUQ’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Murphy Oil’s 12-month average price target is 33.88.
    What is CH:MUQ’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Currently there's no upside potential for CH:MUQ, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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        Is Murphy Oil a Buy, Sell or Hold?
        Murphy Oil has a consensus rating of Hold, which is based on 1 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
          What is Murphy Oil’s share price target?
          The average share price target for Murphy Oil is 33.88. This is based on 12 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
          The highest analyst share price target is $38.88 ,and the lowest forecast is $28.35. The average share price target represents N/A Increase from the current price of N/A.
            What do analysts say about Murphy Oil?
            Murphy Oil’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 12 Wall Streets Analysts.
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