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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 $29.50, with a high of $35.00 and a low of $25.00. This represents a -4.28% decline from the last price of $30.82.

$25 $30 $35 $40 $45 $50 High: $35 Avg: $29.5 Low: $25 Last Closed Price: $30.82

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%), 6 Buy (16.67%), 27 Hold (75.00%), 3 Sell (8.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 36 0 3 27 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MUR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMurphy Oil-4.28%
SectorEnergy Stocks 13.79%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks23.86%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts71021
Avg Price Target$29.86$29.80$29.81
Last Closing Price$30.82$30.82$30.82
Upside/Downside-3.11%-3.31%-3.28%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 26-1141117
Dec, 25-1141117
Nov, 2511131117
Oct, 2511131117
Sep, 2511131117
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 27, 2026Wells Fargo$32.00$30.823.83%3.83%
Jan 23, 2026Morgan Stanley$25.00$32.09-22.09%-18.88%
Jan 22, 2026Goldman Sachs$26.00$31.54-17.56%-15.64%
Jan 21, 2026Barclays$31.00$31.66-2.08%0.58%
Jan 16, 2026Scotiabank$31.00$33.66-7.90%0.58%
Jan 15, 2026Mizuho Securities$35.00$34.292.07%13.56%
Jan 07, 2026Barclays$29.00$30.54-5.04%-5.91%
Dec 12, 2025UBS$31.00$34.06-8.98%0.58%
Dec 12, 2025Mizuho Securities$33.00$33.54-1.61%7.07%
Nov 06, 2025Roth Capital$25.00$27.97-10.62%-18.88%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 22, 2026Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 16, 2026ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 07, 2026BarclaysUnderweightUnderweighthold
Jan 06, 2026Roth CapitalNeutralNeutralhold
Dec 12, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Nov 06, 2025Roth CapitalNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 21, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 14, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 09, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Aug 14, 2025Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold

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----
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%----

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$3.03B----
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%-2.20%----

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$48.75M$965.05M$661.56M$407.17M----
Avg Forecast$-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 %-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 36 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 27 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 $29.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $25 at the low end to $35 at the high end, suggesting a potential -4.28% change from the previous closing price of $30.82.

How does Murphy Oil stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Murphy Oil's stock forecast shows a -4.28% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (13.79%) and underperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (23.86%).

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

  • January 2026: 0% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 82.35% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 0% Strong Buy, 5.88% Buy, 82.35% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • November 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.