Murphy Oil Corp. (MUR)
NYSE:MUR
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MUR Stock Chart & Stats
$36.87
$0.44(1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$36.87
$0.44(1.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.20 - $43.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)2.89M
Market Cap
$5.84B
Enterprise Value$7.87B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$377.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.9
Beta0.45
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.32Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.73
Shares Outstanding143,348,710
10 Day Avg. Volume2,373,995
30 Day Avg. Volume2,889,970
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.59
Price to Book (P/B)0.87
Price to Sales (P/S)1.65
P/FCF Ratio11.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.35
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.03
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.29
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$40.00Price Target Upside8.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)3.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet FlexibilityHigher commodity prices are expected to boost free cash flow and enable debt repayment, strengthening the balance sheet and improving financial flexibility for future investments.
U.S. Onshore ProductionStrong Eagle Ford and broader U.S. onshore output supports operational volumes and helps sustain cash generation, improving the company's ability to execute development plans.
Vietnam Appraisal UpsideSuccessful appraisal results in Vietnam increase confidence in recoverable resources and underpin plans for field development, offering material upside if further appraisal confirms estimates.
Bears Say
Cote D'Ivoire Exploration SetbacksMultiple non-commercial wells in Cote d'Ivoire reduce near-term exploration upside and highlight geological uncertainty that could delay basin development plans.
Production ShortfallsLower-than-anticipated volumes in the Montney region and the Gulf of America led analysts to lower production outlooks, weighing on near-term revenue forecasts.
Weaker Price Realizations And Earnings CutsLower oil and gas price realizations have prompted analysts to reduce earnings estimates, which can pressure valuation and investor expectations.
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 $20.20 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 $5.84B.
When is Murphy Oil Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is tomorrow.
How were Murphy Oil Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Murphy Oil Corp. released its earnings results on Jan 28, 2026. The company reported $0.14 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.044 by $0.184.
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 $0.325 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.15%. See more information on Murphy Oil Corp. dividends here
What is Murphy Oil Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s EPS estimate is 0.32.
How many shares outstanding does Murphy Oil Corp. have?
Murphy Oil Corp. has 143,348,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murphy Oil Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murphy Oil Corp. reported an EPS of $0.14 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.044. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.081%.
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:
$40.00 (8.49% Upside)
$40.00 (8.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MUR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 396.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.9M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 20%
Bearish news 80%
Bearish news 80%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
81.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Murphy Oil Corp.
Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and natural 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. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
MUR Company Deck
MUR Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasizes strong operational execution, disciplined cost control (LOE down 20%), material exploration and appraisal successes (80% success rate, promising Hai Su Vang results, 12,000 bbl/d test rates) and a solid balance sheet (> $2B liquidity), while acknowledging near-term challenges including a modest production decline in 2026 (~6% lower), a dry hole at Civette, increases in royalties on Tupper Montney gas, and some proved developed reserve declines. Management is prioritizing targeted investments (Vietnam and Gulf of America) to generate medium- to long-term growth, and retains capital flexibility if prices deteriorate.View all MUR earnings summariesMUR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$40.00
▲(8.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.21% Insiders
29.64% Mutual Funds
2.71% Other Institutional Investors
28.14% Public Companies and
Individual Investors