Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Energy · Current price $40.60 (-2.78%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | $37.00 | -8.9% |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | $41.00 | +1.0% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Neil Mehta | Goldman Sachs | $29.00 | -28.6% |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Josh Silverstein | UBS | $30.00 | -26.1% |
| Aug 13, 2025 | Josh Silverstein | UBS | $24.00 | -40.9% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Roger Read | Wells Fargo | $24.00 | -40.9% |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | $27.00 | -33.5% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Betty Jiang | Barclays | $34.00 | -16.3% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Roger Read | Wells Fargo | $31.00 | -23.6% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Josh Silverstein | UBS | $32.00 | -21.2% |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Tim Rezvan | KeyBanc | $37.00 | -8.9% |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Leo Mariani | Roth Capital | $37.00 | -8.9% |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Tim Rezvan | KeyBanc | $50.00 | +23.2% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Nitin Kumar | Mizuho Securities | $50.00 | +23.2% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | $43.00 | +5.9% |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Phillip Jungwirth | BMO Capital | $40.00 | -1.5% |
| Jul 22, 2024 | Neal Dingmann | Truist Financial | $55.00 | +35.5% |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | $54.00 | +33.0% |
| May 24, 2024 | Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | $45.00 | +10.8% |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | $55.00 | +35.5% |
Top Analysts Covering MUR
MUR vs Sector & Market
| Metric | MUR | Energy Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 3.08 | 2.53 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 24 | 10 | 18 |
| Target Upside | -16.3% | +33.7% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 56.39 | 30.71 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $2.55B | $3.10B | $3.47B | 6 |
| 2027-03-31 | $564M | $755M | $858M | 2 |
| 2027-06-30 | $563M | $753M | $856M | 2 |
| 2027-09-30 | $577M | $771M | $877M | 2 |
| 2027-12-31 | $599M | $801M | $911M | 2 |
| 2028-03-31 | $622M | $832M | $947M | 1 |
| 2028-06-30 | $635M | $849M | $965M | 1 |
| 2028-09-30 | $638M | $853M | $970M | 1 |
| 2028-12-31 | $641M | $857M | $974M | 1 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.94B | $3.38B | $3.78B | 2 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.94B | $3.39B | $3.79B | 1 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $1.98 | $3.53 | $5.40 | 9 |
| 2027-03-31 | $0.60 | $0.90 | $1.06 | 4 |
| 2027-06-30 | $0.56 | $0.83 | $0.97 | 4 |
| 2027-09-30 | $0.56 | $0.84 | $0.99 | 4 |
| 2027-12-31 | $0.67 | $1.00 | $1.18 | 4 |
| 2028-03-31 | $0.73 | $1.09 | $1.28 | 5 |
| 2028-06-30 | $0.76 | $1.13 | $1.33 | 5 |
| 2028-09-30 | $0.76 | $1.13 | $1.33 | 5 |
| 2028-12-31 | $0.78 | $1.16 | $1.36 | 5 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.49 | $3.00 | $3.47 | 1 |
| 2030-12-31 | $3.25 | $3.92 | $4.53 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for MUR?
The consensus among 24 analysts covering Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) is Hold with an average price target of $34.00.
What is the highest price target for MUR?
The highest price target for MUR is $59.00, set by Neal Dingmann at Truist Financial on 2024-04-05.
What is the lowest price target for MUR?
The lowest price target for MUR is $24.00, set by Roger Read at Wells Fargo on 2025-06-26.
How many analysts cover MUR?
24 analysts have issued ratings for Murphy Oil Corporation in the past 12 months.
Is MUR a buy or sell right now?
Based on 24 analyst ratings, MUR has a consensus rating of Hold (3.08/5) with a -16.3% upside to the consensus target of $34.00.
What are the earnings estimates for MUR?
Analysts estimate MUR will report EPS of $3.53 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $3.10B.
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