MPC stock touches 52-week low at $130.36 amid market challenges

Published 03/04/2025, 17:06
MPC stock touches 52-week low at $130.36 amid market challenges

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:MPC) stock has reached a 52-week low, dipping to $130.36, as the company faces a tumultuous market environment. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears undervalued despite its $40.9 billion market cap and solid P/E ratio of 13. This latest price level reflects a significant downturn from previous periods, with the stock experiencing a substantial decline. Investors are closely monitoring MPC’s performance as it navigates through industry headwinds and economic pressures. Notable strengths include a 2.46% dividend yield and management’s aggressive share buyback program, as highlighted by InvestingPro, which offers 10+ additional insights about MPC’s outlook. The 52-week low serves as a critical indicator for the company’s short-term outlook and potential strategic adjustments moving forward. With annual revenue of $139.3 billion and an overall Financial Health Score of "GOOD" from InvestingPro, the company maintains strong fundamentals despite current market challenges.

In other recent news, Marathon Petroleum Corp. reported fourth-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations. The company posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.77, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.62. Revenue for the quarter was $33.47 billion, higher than the anticipated $33.23 billion but marking a 14.5% decline from the previous year. Net income for the quarter was $371 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, down from $1.5 billion, or $3.84 per diluted share, in the same quarter of 2023. Additionally, Marathon Petroleum generated $8.7 billion in net cash from operations throughout 2024, facilitating significant capital returns to shareholders.

The company also announced plans for its Midstream Gulf Coast NGL strategy, with its MPLX (NYSE:MPLX) subsidiary planning a fractionation complex and export terminal. In another development, Marathon Petroleum entered an underwriting agreement with Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) Securities, Citigroup (NYSE:C) Global Markets, and MUFG Securities Americas. This agreement, detailed in a recent 8-K filing, includes a Tenth Supplemental Indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE:BK) Trust Company, N.A. serving as Trustee. The specific terms of the notes, such as interest rates and maturity dates, were not disclosed in the filing.

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