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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 29 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $33.14, with a high of $37.00 and a low of $27.00. This represents a 56.17% increase from the last price of $21.22.

$20 $26 $32 $38 $44 $50 High: $37 Avg: $33.14 Low: $27 Last Closed Price: $21.22

MUR Stock Rating

Murphy Oil stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 29 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 7 Buy (24.14%), 20 Hold (68.97%), 2 Sell (6.90%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 29 0 2 20 7 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

MUR Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockMurphy Oil56.17%
SectorEnergy Stocks 35.40%
IndustryOil & Gas Exploration & Production Stocks39.94%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1614
Avg Price Target$27.00$32.50$40.64
Last Closing Price$21.22$21.22$21.22
Upside/Downside27.24%53.16%91.52%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2533111-18
Mar, 2523111-17
Feb, 2513111-16
Jan, 2534111-19
Dec, 243411--18
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Apr 15, 2025Devin McDermottMorgan Stanley$27.00$20.8729.37%27.24%
Mar 06, 2025Piper Sandler$34.00$24.1640.73%60.23%
Feb 03, 2025Roger ReadWells Fargo$31.00$25.5621.28%46.09%
Feb 03, 2025Josh SilversteinUBS$32.00$25.5625.20%50.80%
Feb 03, 2025Betty JiangBarclays$34.00$25.5633.02%60.23%
Jan 23, 2025Leo MarianiRoth Capital$37.00$30.4021.71%74.36%
Oct 16, 2024Tim RezvanKeyBanc$50.00$33.1151.01%135.63%
Oct 15, 2024Nitin KumarMizuho Securities$50.00$35.4940.88%135.63%
Oct 15, 2024Mark LearPiper Sandler$43.00$35.4921.16%102.64%
Oct 04, 2024Phillip JungwirthBMO Capital$40.00$35.6112.33%88.50%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 23, 2025BarclaysEqual-WeightUnderweightdowngrade
Apr 15, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Feb 03, 2025UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 16, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 15, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 04, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Jul 18, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 17, 2024Wolfe ResearchOutperformPeer Performinitialise
May 24, 2024Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Apr 19, 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 29 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 20 Hold, 2 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 29 Wall Street analysts, averages $33.14 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $27 at the low end to $37 at the high end, suggesting a potential 56.17% change from the previous closing price of $21.22.

How does Murphy Oil stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Murphy Oil's stock forecast shows a 56.17% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the energy stocks sector (35.40%) and outperforming the oil & gas exploration & production stocks industry (39.94%).

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

  • April 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 61.11% Hold, 5.56% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 11.76% Strong Buy, 17.65% Buy, 64.71% Hold, 5.88% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 6.25% Strong Buy, 18.75% Buy, 68.75% Hold, 6.25% 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 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.