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Murphy Oil (MUR) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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MUR Stock Forecast

Murphy Oil (MUR) stock forecast, based on 36 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $39.40, with a high of $47.00 and a low of $34.00. This represents a -7.01% decline from the last price of $42.37.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $47 Avg: $39.4 Low: $34 Last Closed Price: $42.37

MUR Stock Rating

Murphy Oil stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 9 Buy (25.00%), 24 Hold (66.67%), 3 Sell (8.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 36 0 3 24 9 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MUR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMurphy Oil-7.01%
SectorEnergy Stocks 10.98%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks13.22%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts41338
Avg Price Target$39.75$40.23$36.74
Last Closing Price$42.37$42.37$42.37
Upside/Downside-6.18%-5.05%-13.29%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2612111116
Sep, 2612101115
Aug, 2612111-15
Jul, 2612111-15
Jun, 2611131-16
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 17, 2026Jefferies$35.00$41.74-16.15%-17.39%
Oct 14, 2026Scotiabank$41.00$39.314.30%-3.23%
Oct 14, 2026Josh SilversteinUBS$40.00$39.212.01%-5.59%
Sep 29, 2026Sam MargolinWells Fargo$43.00$36.6517.33%1.49%
Sep 15, 2026KeyBanc$47.00$38.2023.04%10.93%
Sep 14, 2026Wells Fargo$42.00$38.509.09%-0.87%
Sep 07, 2026Neil MehtaGoldman Sachs$34.00$36.44-6.70%-19.75%
Sep 02, 2026Noah HungnessWells Fargo$41.00$37.609.04%-3.23%
Aug 19, 2026Morgan Stanley$36.00$36.07-0.19%-15.03%
Aug 13, 2026KeyBanc$43.00$35.2621.95%1.49%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 17, 2026JefferiesHoldHoldhold
Oct 15, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Oct 14, 2026ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performinitialise
Oct 14, 2026BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 14, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 29, 2026Wells FargoPositivePositivehold
Sep 15, 2026KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Sep 07, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 03, 2026Seaport GlobalNeutralinitialise
Aug 19, 2026Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $1 $2 $3 $4 $5 $6 $7 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$0.32$6.22$4.26$2.71$0.73---
Avg Forecast$1.33$5.73$4.64$2.99$3.12$4.20$3.69$3.78
High Forecast$1.46$6.33$5.01$3.14$4.58$5.81$4.20$4.31
Low Forecast$1.19$5.28$4.36$2.88$2.10$2.70$3.22$3.30
Surprise %-75.94%8.55%-8.19%-9.36%-76.60%---

Revenue Forecast

$2B $3B $3B $4B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$2.80B$4.22B$3.45B$3.02B$2.72B---
Avg Forecast$2.26B$3.75B$3.45B$3.10B$3.05B$3.35B$3.58B$3.67B
High Forecast$2.44B$4.05B$3.52B$3.15B$3.41B$3.36B$3.96B$4.06B
Low Forecast$2.08B$3.53B$3.41B$3.05B$2.72B$3.33B$3.22B$3.31B
Surprise %23.74%12.49%0.08%-2.52%-10.84%---

Net Income Forecast

$-1B $-600M $-200M $200M $600M $1B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-73.66M$965.05M$661.56M$407.17M$104.20M---
Avg Forecast$-430.54M$456.58M$663.03M$475.97M$451.14M$620.79M$581.59M$592.65M
High Forecast$-247.95M$581.51M$844.44M$491.35M$718.13M$910.66M$658.60M$674.65M
Low Forecast$-613.13M$331.66M$481.61M$450.93M$329.32M$423.03M$504.57M$516.87M
Surprise %-82.89%111.36%-0.22%-14.45%-76.90%---

MUR Forecast FAQ

Is Murphy Oil stock a buy?

Murphy Oil stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 9 Buy, 24 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Murphy Oil is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Murphy Oil's price target?

Murphy Oil's price target, set by 36 Wall Street analysts, averages $39.4 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $34 at the low end to $47 at the high end, suggesting a potential -7.01% change from the previous closing price of $42.37.

How does Murphy Oil stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Murphy Oil's stock forecast shows a -7.01% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (10.98%) and underperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (13.22%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Murphy Oil over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 6.25% Strong Buy, 12.50% Buy, 68.75% Hold, 6.25% Sell, 6.25% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 6.67% Strong Buy, 13.33% Buy, 66.67% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 6.67% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 6.67% Strong Buy, 13.33% Buy, 73.33% Hold, 6.67% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Murphy Oil’s EPS forecast?

Murphy Oil's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $4.2, marking a 475.34% increase from the reported $0.73 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $3.69 in 2027, and $3.78 in 2028.

What is Murphy Oil’s revenue forecast?

Murphy Oil's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.35B, reflecting a 23.04% increase from the reported $2.72B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $3.58B, and $3.67B for 2028.

What is Murphy Oil’s net income forecast?

Murphy Oil's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $620.79M, representing an 495.77% increase from the reported $104.2M in 2025. Projections indicate $581.59M in 2027, and $592.65M in 2028.