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MUR Stock Chart & Stats
$34.62
-$0.45(-1.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$34.62
-$0.45(-1.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$24.49 - $43.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.06M
Average Volume (3M)1.68M
Market Cap
$5.39B
Enterprise Value$6.68K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$483.88M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.26B
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta0.11
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
0.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.05
Shares Outstanding143,381,120
10 Day Avg. Volume1,536,316
30 Day Avg. Volume1,684,816
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.59
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.66
P/FCF Ratio11.28
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
$38.70Price Target Upside11.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)2.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.17B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Generation And LiquidityPositive operating and free cash flow, sub-1x leverage, and substantial liquidity give Murphy financial flexibility to fund development, sustain its dividend, and absorb commodity volatility while pursuing organic growth projects.
Operational Execution And Production GrowthProduction exceeding guidance demonstrates execution across the portfolio, while accelerated Eagle Ford investment offers a relatively near-term, oil-weighted volume increase that can support future cash flow and improve operating scale.
Multiple Organic Growth ProjectsA successful Bubale discovery plus advancing Vietnam and Gulf of America projects provides several potential production and reserve-growth avenues, reducing reliance on a single development and supporting longer-term portfolio renewal.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And Weaker ProfitabilityThe multi-year top-line decline indicates that commodity pricing, volumes, or both have pressured the business. Weaker recent profitability reduces confidence in earnings durability and may constrain internally funded investment if conditions persist.
Higher Capital Spending And Funding UncertaintyHigher capital intensity raises execution and funding requirements, while uncertain 2027 spending makes future free cash flow less predictable. Large project commitments could limit flexibility if commodity prices weaken or appraisals disappoint.
Exploration And Project Timing RiskThe HSV setback and lengthy Bubale appraisal demonstrate reserve and exploration uncertainty. Delayed appraisal, FID, and first production can postpone cash inflows while requiring continued spending, increasing the risk of uneven returns.
Murphy Oil News
MUR FAQ
What was Murphy Oil Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Murphy Oil Corp. lowest stock price was $24.49 and its highest was $43.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Murphy Oil Corp.’s market cap?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s market cap is $5.39B.
When is Murphy Oil Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Murphy Oil Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Murphy Oil Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.567 by -$0.017.
Is Murphy Oil Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Murphy Oil Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Murphy Oil Corp. pay dividends?
Murphy Oil Corp. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.35 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.65%. See more information on Murphy Oil Corp. dividends here
What is Murphy Oil Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does Murphy Oil Corp. have?
Murphy Oil Corp. has 143,381,120 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murphy Oil Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murphy Oil Corp. reported an EPS of $1.55 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.567. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -8.325%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Murphy Oil Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MUR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Murphy Oil Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$38.70 (11.79% Upside)
$38.70 (11.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MUR Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 55%
Sector Average 55%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.2%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
Last 30 Days <0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
51.52%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.65%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.46%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Murphy Oil Corp.
Murphy Oil Corporation, along with its affiliated entities, functions as a company primarily focused on discovering and extracting crude oil and natural gas. Its operational footprint spans across the United States, Canada, and various international locations, where it actively produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The firm, which was initially named Murphy Corporation, adopted its current designation of Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. Established in 1950, its corporate headquarters can be found in Houston, Texas.
MUR Company Deck
MUR Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted meaningful exploration success (Bubale discovery), operational outperformance (production above guidance, Eagle Ford strength, Tupper Montney), strong balance sheet metrics (free cash flow, liquidity, leverage <1x) and clear plans to fund organic growth. Those positives were tempered by a dry hole and resource downwards revision at Hai Su Vang, higher-than-expected appraisal well costs at Bubale, and uncertainty around elevated near-term capital needs and 2027 spend that will depend on appraisal results. Overall the company presents multiple growth pathways while emphasizing disciplined, staged appraisal and balance sheet protection.View all MUR earnings summariesMUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$38.70
▲(11.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
4.96% Insiders
29.88% Mutual Funds
13.70% Other Institutional Investors
14.67% Public Companies and
Individual Investors