Murphy Oil Corp. (MUR)
NYSE:MUR
MUR Stock Chart & Stats
$38.62
$0.44(1.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$38.62
$0.44(1.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$18.95 - $39.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.39M
Average Volume (3M)2.70M
Market Cap
$5.37B
Enterprise Value$7.53B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$377.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.20B
Price to Earnings (P/E)42.9
Beta0.64
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.15%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding142,830,350
10 Day Avg. Volume4,014,001
30 Day Avg. Volume2,703,294
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 Cap1.40
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.77
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.03
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$35.57Price Target Upside-7.90% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)1.61
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.66B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthBalance sheet improvements combined with a strong free-cash-flow breakeven profile enhance financial flexibility and reduce leverage pressure during growth and exploration programs.
Portfolio DiversificationAnalyst highlights that the multi-basin portfolio pairs repeatable, low-risk shale development with higher-margin offshore barrels and exploration upside, supporting diversified growth pathways.
Vietnam AppraisalAnalyst emphasizes that successful appraisal results in Vietnam increase confidence in recoverable oil volumes and support plans for phased field development that can add material reserves.
Bears Say
Cash Flow Yield PressureOngoing exploration and major project spending keep free-cash-flow yield below peers, limiting the company's ability to return cash to shareholders in the near term.
Côte D’Ivoire Exploration RiskTwo dry wells in Côte d’Ivoire underscore exploration setbacks and highlight geological uncertainty that could delay value realization in that basin.
Production ShortfallLower-than-expected volumes in the Montney and the Gulf of America prompted downward revisions to the production outlook, pressuring near-term operational performance.
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 $18.95 and its highest was $39.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Murphy Oil Corp.’s market cap?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s market cap is $5.37B.
When is Murphy Oil Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murphy Oil Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 41 days.
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 Overvalued.
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 0.19.
How many shares outstanding does Murphy Oil Corp. have?
Murphy Oil Corp. has 142,830,350 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:
$35.57 (-7.90% Downside)
$35.57 (-7.90% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MUR Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
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
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.9%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 25%
Bearish news 75%
Bearish news 75%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
48.93%
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
$35.57
▼(-7.90% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.23% Insiders
27.55% Mutual Funds
18.53% Other Institutional Investors
14.25% Public Companies and
Individual Investors