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Praetorian Capital, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. The letter can be downloaded here. The Praetorian Capital Fund fell 0.29% net in Q3 2026, bringing year-to-date net performance to 11.01%. Gains from refinery investments were offset by losses in Lincoln Educational Services and Universal Technical Institute, which the fund increased to […]


The latest trading day saw Marathon Petroleum (MPC) settling at $467.98, representing a -1.49% change from its previous close.

PHOENIX, October 21, 2026--Cognite today announced it has been named Corporate Supplier of the Year winner in Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s 11th Annual Supplier Recognition Awards. The Supplier Recognition Awards is a program sponsored by Marathon Petroleum Corporation to honor suppliers that positively impacted the company’s business throughout the previous calendar year.
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Marathon Petroleum scores high on growth momentum and technical strength, with a bull flag setup, but watch decelerating EPS and tight stop risk.

Marathon Petroleum is facing high valuation, which already reflects strong refining margins/geopolitical risk. See why I rate MPC stock a Hold.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is positioned to benefit from record-high crack spreads driven by geopolitical supply disruptions. Read why MPC stock is a hold.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Marathon Petroleum (MPC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.


The latest trading day saw Marathon Petroleum (MPC) settling at $476.26, representing a -1.79% change from its previous close.

Marathon Petroleum is rated a Hold as investors pay attention to near-term guidance given the ensuing diesel scarcity. Click to read more on the MPC stock.

Analysts have lifted fair value estimates for Marathon Petroleum from US$375.50 to about US$433.44, indicating a higher valuation range in refreshed models. Recent Street research links these higher targets to updated refining assumptions, with many firms focused on what they describe as stronger margins and crack spreads in their work on Marathon Petroleum. As you read on, you will see how this evolving narrative might shape your own view and how to track future shifts in the story. Stay...

Why Marathon Petroleum Triggered Fresh Investor Attention Marathon Petroleum (MPC) drew fresh investor attention after being highlighted in recent research as both a value-focused pick and a lower volatility refiner in a market shaped by elevated oil prices and geopolitical risks. Recent momentum around Marathon Petroleum has been strong, with the share price up 1.66% over the past day, 22.32% over 30 days and 58.55% over 90 days. The latest 1-year total shareholder return of 168.19% and...
Marathon Petroleum has logged a very large gain over the past several years, which puts a spotlight on whether the current share price lines up with the cash the business can generate. With the stock now reflecting years of strong sentiment toward refiners, the key issue is how that price stacks up against the intrinsic value implied by its future cash flows. Over the past 5 years, Marathon Petroleum has delivered a return of roughly 7x, which raises the question of how much future cash...

Wells Fargo analyst Sam Margolin maintains Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $400 to $560.
In recent months, Marathon Petroleum has reported stronger-than-expected refining results, targeted roughly 3 million barrels per day of throughput, and advanced high-return projects to boost jet fuel and specialty gasoline production while benefiting from supportive diesel policy moves. These operational gains and policy tailwinds underline how Marathon Petroleum’s integrated refining and midstream system can capture margins when global capacity and inventories remain tight. Against this...

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Marathon Petroleum (MPC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Marathon Petroleum has been on a striking multi‑year run, so the live question now is whether the current share price lines up with the cash flows the refiner is expected to produce. With a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate available, the focus turns to how that cash flow view stacks up against what the market is already pricing in. Over the past 5 years the stock has returned roughly 7x, which puts a lot of prior optimism about its cash generation and reinvestment choices...

Here is how Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and Imperial Oil (IMO) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
In the most recent trading session, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed at $387.71, indicating a -1.48% shift from the previous trading day.

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The White House review of a possible US diesel export ban has put Marathon Petroleum (MPC) in the spotlight, as investors weigh what tighter fuel controls could mean for the refiner’s earnings mix. The share price story has been punchy. Marathon Petroleum has a 1 day share price return of 0.66% and a 30 day share price return of 10.16%. The 90 day share price return of 53.88% and year to date share price return of 136.74% point to strong momentum that sits against a 1 year total shareholder...

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) faced fresh policy risk after Donald Trump backed a possible US diesel export ban in recent remarks. The former president said he supports restricting US diesel shipments abroad, raising questions for domestic refiners that sell into global markets. Such a ban could pressure refining economics by limiting diesel outlets, which are a key revenue stream for large US refineries. The diesel export ban support from Trump is only one piece of the wider Marathon...
DINO's diversified refining network and integrated operations position it to benefit from tighter product markets and favorable crack spreads.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Marathon Petroleum (MPC) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

Analysts downgraded MPC, ERIC, VLO, DAVA, lowering price targets for Ericsson and Pegasystems.

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Sep, 22 2026 US stock futures are pointing higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up around 0.6% and Nasdaq-100 futures gaining just over 1.0%. The move comes even as the US 10 year Treasury yield has rebounded to around 5.0% after the Federal Reserve lifted its key interest rate to a 3.75% to 4.00% range and signalled at least one more increase this year. That keeps borrowing costs elevated for mortgages, credit cards, and...
About 60% of the stocks in the S 500 are down more than 20% from their all-time highs.
Marathon Petroleum and Phillips 66 both offer strong refining exposure, but differences in valuation, earnings growth and operations set them apart.

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) has substantially outperformed the wider market this year, supported by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the prolonged Iran crisis has significantly tightened global refining capacity and reduced supplies of gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel. With Marathon up by over 150% since the beginning of 2026, there are […]

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) has substantially outperformed the wider market and more than doubled in value since the beginning of 2026. The stock is currently trading near its all-time high, propelled by an unusually sharp jump in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced the global refining capacity and tightened supplies of […]
Marathon Petroleum recently attracted attention as analyst estimate revisions and a strong earnings outlook coincided with its shares outperforming both the Oils-Energy sector and the broader market over the past month. With the company set to discuss its third-quarter results on a now-completed November 3, 2026 conference call, the combination of upbeat analyst sentiment and earnings expectations has become a central focus for investors assessing its longer-term prospects. Against this...

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DINO benefits from tight refining capacity, low product inventories and resilient demand, while renewable diesel diversifies earnings.
PARR's distillate-heavy refining system, tight product inventories and steady execution support earnings and free cash flow growth potential.
Here is how Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and PBF Energy (PBF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Marathon Petroleum has delivered exceptional returns, fueled by surging crack spreads and supply disruptions, with stock up ~50% since July. Read More on MPC.







Jefferies analyst Lloyd Byrne downgrades Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) from Buy to Hold and announces $413 price target.

