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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 35 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $25.00, with a high of $27.00 and a low of $24.00. This represents a -3.21% decline from the last price of $25.83.

$20 $26 $32 $38 $44 $50 High: $27 Avg: $25 Low: $24 Last Closed Price: $25.83

MUR Stock Rating

Murphy Oil stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 8 Buy (22.86%), 24 Hold (68.57%), 3 Sell (8.57%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 35 0 3 24 8 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MUR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMurphy Oil-3.21%
SectorEnergy Stocks 18.89%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks28.35%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1213
Avg Price Target$24.00$24.00$35.62
Last Closing Price$25.83$25.83$25.83
Upside/Downside-7.08%-7.08%37.90%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 2511131117
Aug, 2511131117
Jul, 2511131117
Jun, 2511131117
May, 2532111118
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 13, 2025Josh SilversteinUBS$24.00$23.034.21%-7.08%
Jun 26, 2025Roger ReadWells Fargo$24.00$22.526.57%-7.08%
Apr 15, 2025Devin McDermottMorgan Stanley$27.00$20.8729.37%4.53%
Mar 06, 2025Piper Sandler$34.00$24.1640.73%31.63%
Feb 03, 2025Roger ReadWells Fargo$31.00$25.5621.28%20.02%
Feb 03, 2025Josh SilversteinUBS$32.00$25.5625.20%23.89%
Feb 03, 2025Betty JiangBarclays$34.00$25.5633.02%31.63%
Jan 23, 2025Leo MarianiRoth Capital$37.00$30.4021.71%43.24%
Oct 16, 2024Tim RezvanKeyBanc$50.00$33.1151.01%93.57%
Oct 15, 2024Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$50.00$35.4940.88%93.57%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 14, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 13, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Jul 11, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
May 21, 2025Johnson RiceHolddowngrade
May 15, 2025Roth CapitalNeutraldowngrade
Apr 23, 2025BarclaysEqual-WeightUnderweightdowngrade
Apr 15, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Feb 03, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 16, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 15, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-10 $-6 $-2 $2 $6 $10 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-8.18$0.32$6.22$4.26$2.71----
Avg Forecast$-1.30$1.33$5.73$4.64$2.99$3.12$4.20$3.69$3.78
High Forecast$-1.16$1.46$6.33$5.01$3.14$4.58$5.81$4.20$4.31
Low Forecast$-1.43$1.19$5.28$4.36$2.88$2.10$2.70$3.22$3.30
Surprise %529.23%-75.94%8.55%-8.19%-9.36%----

Revenue Forecast

$2B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.75B$2.80B$4.22B$3.45B$3.03B----
Avg Forecast$2.07B$2.26B$3.75B$3.45B$3.10B$3.05B$3.35B$3.58B$3.67B
High Forecast$2.23B$2.44B$4.05B$3.52B$3.15B$3.41B$3.36B$3.96B$4.06B
Low Forecast$1.90B$2.08B$3.53B$3.41B$3.05B$2.72B$3.33B$3.22B$3.31B
Surprise %-15.46%23.74%12.49%0.08%-2.20%----

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-1B $-800M $-200M $400M $1B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-1.26B$48.75M$965.05M$661.56M$407.17M----
Avg Forecast$-1.34B$-430.54M$456.58M$663.03M$475.97M$451.14M$620.79M$581.59M$592.65M
High Forecast$-1.08B$-247.95M$581.51M$844.44M$491.35M$718.13M$910.66M$658.60M$674.65M
Low Forecast$-1.61B$-613.13M$331.66M$481.61M$450.93M$329.32M$423.03M$504.57M$516.87M
Surprise %-6.64%-111.32%111.36%-0.22%-14.45%----

MUR Forecast FAQ

Is Murphy Oil stock a buy?

Murphy Oil stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 8 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 35 Wall Street analysts, averages $25 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $24 at the low end to $27 at the high end, suggesting a potential -3.21% change from the previous closing price of $25.83.

How does Murphy Oil stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Murphy Oil's stock forecast shows a -3.21% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (18.89%) and underperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (28.35%).

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

  • September 2025: 5.88% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 76.47% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 5.88% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 76.47% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • July 2025: 5.88% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 76.47% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.

What is Murphy Oil’s EPS forecast?

Murphy Oil's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $3.12, marking a 15.13% increase from the reported $2.71 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $4.2 in 2026, $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 2025 is $3.05B, reflecting a 0.69% increase from the reported $3.03B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $3.35B, followed by $3.58B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $451.14M, representing an 10.80% increase from the reported $407.17M in 2024. Projections indicate $620.79M in 2026, $581.59M in 2027, and $592.65M in 2028.