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Murphy Oil (MUR)
NYSE:MUR
MUR Stock Chart & Stats
$34.82
$0.44(1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$34.82
$0.44(1.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.95 - $36.08
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)2.45M
Market Cap
$4.97B
Enterprise Value$6.79B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$377.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)45.8
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding142,830,350
10 Day Avg. Volume2,055,471
30 Day Avg. Volume2,445,766
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 Cap1.37
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.44
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$29.75Price Target Upside-14.56% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)0.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet And LeverageA strengthened balance sheet and lower leverage support financial flexibility and a strong free cash flow breakeven profile, enabling disciplined funding of development projects without excessive external financing.
Exploration Programs In Frontier BasinsActive exploration and appraisal programs in Vietnam and Cote d’Ivoire create clear upside catalysts, as successful discoveries could materially increase project value and support re-rating by analysts.
Vietnam Appraisal And Reserve UpsideAppraisal success in Vietnam expanded resource potential and partially offsets valuation weakness, providing a tangible pathway for higher reserves if follow-up appraisal confirms initial results.
Bears Say
Earnings Revisions And Valuation RiskLower production forecasts prompted analysts to cut earnings expectations, creating additional downside risk to consensus valuation if volumes do not rebound as projected.
Free Cash Flow Pressure From Capital SpendingOngoing exploration activity and major project spending have suppressed free cash flow yield relative to peers, constraining capacity for near-term shareholder returns like dividends or buybacks.
Production Outlook ShortfallReduced production guidance driven by weaker volumes in the Montney and Gulf of America lowers operational momentum and increases downside risk to near-term output expectations.
Murphy Oil News
MUR FAQ
What was Murphy Oil’s price range in the past 12 months?
Murphy Oil lowest stock price was $18.95 and its highest was $36.08 in the past 12 months.
What is Murphy Oil’s market cap?
Murphy Oil’s market cap is $4.97B.
When is Murphy Oil’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murphy Oil’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Murphy Oil’s earnings last quarter?
Murphy Oil 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 overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Murphy Oil’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Murphy Oil pay dividends?
Murphy Oil pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.325 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.15%. See more information on Murphy Oil dividends here
What is Murphy Oil’s EPS estimate?
Murphy Oil’s EPS estimate is -0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Murphy Oil have?
Murphy Oil has 142,830,350 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murphy Oil’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murphy Oil 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?
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
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$29.75 (-14.56% Downside)
$29.75 (-14.56% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MUR Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 396.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.71%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Murphy Oil
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
$29.75
▼(-14.56% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.30% Insiders
27.17% Mutual Funds
8.52% Other Institutional Investors
25.45% Public Companies and
Individual Investors