Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)

Currency in USD
23.27
+0.41(+1.79%)
Closed·
After Hours
23.20-0.07(-0.30%)
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Full Analysis
Management has been aggressively buying back shares
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
22.7923.87
52 wk Range
18.9539.46
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
22.86
Open
23.09
Day's Range
22.79-23.87
52 wk Range
18.95-39.46
Volume
2.23M
Average Volume (3m)
2.57M
1-Year Change
-37.07%
Book Value / Share
36.43
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
27.47
Upside
+18.03%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
High shareholder yield

Murphy Oil Corporation News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Strong Sell

Murphy Oil Corporation Company Profile

Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. Murphy Oil Corporation was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Industry
Oil & Gas
Sector
Energy
Employees
750

Murphy Oil Corporation SWOT Analysis


Vietnam Venture
Explore Murphy Oil's game-changing oil discovery offshore Vietnam, potentially building a 30-40 thousand barrels per day net oil business in the region
Gulf Challenges
Delve into Murphy Oil's operational hurdles in the Gulf of Mexico, impacting production targets and investor confidence amid unplanned downtime
Strategic Shift
Learn about the accelerated MUR 3.0 strategy, featuring increased share buybacks and operational efficiency initiatives to enhance shareholder value
Financial Outlook
Analysts set price targets ranging from $34 to $46, reflecting mixed views on Murphy Oil's ability to overcome challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities
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Murphy Oil Corporation Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2025

  • Murphy Oil reported Q2 2025 EPS of $0.27, beating $0.20 forecast by 35%. Revenue reached $683.06M, surpassing expectations by 5.59%.
  • Production hit 190,000 barrels of oil equivalents per day. Capital expenditure was below guidance at $251M.
  • Stock fell 2.07% to $23.63 in regular trading but rose 2.24% pre-market, reflecting mixed investor sentiment.
  • Company maintains robust exploration program, targeting 500M to 1B barrels of oil equivalent potential in Gulf of America, Vietnam, and Cote D'Ivoire.
  • Full-year production expected to trend at midpoint of annual guidance. Management focused on maintaining competitive cost structure.
Last Updated: 07/08/2025, 18:44
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Compare MUR to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
MUR
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
11.6x12.0x5.1x
PEG Ratio
−0.24−0.450.00
Price/Book
0.6x0.9x1.1x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x0.7x1.1x
Upside (Analyst Target)
11.7%35.3%25.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

2 Buy
13 Hold
2 Sell
Ratings:
17 analysts
Overall Consensus
Neutral

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 27.47
(+18.03% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 1.96%
Dividend Yield
5.59%
Industry Median 5.35%
Annualised payout
1.30
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.39%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
0.27 / 0.20
Revenue / Forecast
683.06M / 646.92M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

MUR Income Statement

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FAQ

What Stock Exchange Does Murphy Oil Trade On?

Murphy Oil is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Murphy Oil?

The stock symbol for Murphy Oil is "MUR."

What Is the Murphy Oil Market Cap?

As of today, Murphy Oil market cap is 3.32B.

What Is Murphy Oil's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Murphy Oil EPS (TTM) is 1.96.

When Is the Next Murphy Oil Earnings Date?

Murphy Oil will release its next earnings report on 29 Oct 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is MUR a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Murphy Oil Stock Split?

Murphy Oil has split 4 times.

How Many Employees Does Murphy Oil Have?

Murphy Oil has 750 employees.

What is the current trading status of Murphy Oil (MUR)?

As of 10 Aug 2025, Murphy Oil (MUR) is trading at a price of 23.27, with a previous close of 22.86. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 22.79 to 23.87, while its 52-week range spans from 18.95 to 39.46.

What Is Murphy Oil (MUR) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Murphy Oil is USD27.46667, with a high estimate of USD40 and a low estimate of USD23. 2 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 2 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Neutral. The stock has an +18.03% Upside potential.
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