This company has been marked as potentially delisted and may not be actively trading. Marathon Oil (MRO) Stock Forecast & Price Target Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsDividendEarningsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsBuy This Stock Get the Latest News and Ratings for MRO and Related Stocks Enter your email address to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Marathon Oil and its competitors. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up MRO Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast4/9/24 to 4/9/251 Month Ago3/10/24 to 3/10/253 Months Ago1/10/24 to 1/9/251 Year Ago4/10/23 to 4/9/24Strong Buy0 Strong Buy rating(s)0 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy5 Buy rating(s)7 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)9 Buy rating(s)Hold8 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)4 Hold rating(s)Sell0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)0 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$30.33$30.73$30.94$31.74Forecasted Upside6.25% Upside7.65% Upside8.38% Upside8.35% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy Remove Ads MRO Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History MRO Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table Marathon Oil Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeMarathon OilEnergy CompaniesS&P 500Consensus Rating Score 2.38 2.71 2.54Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside6.25% Upside1,858.37% Upside37.22% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingNeutral NewsSee Recent MRO NewsPositive NewsPositive News Remove Ads Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action Custom Range 1 Month 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 3 Years 5 Years Time Frame Start Date End Date Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show Export to Excel DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails11/18/2024Piper Sandler2 of 5 stars Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$37.00 ➝ $34.00+17.61%10/10/2024Scotiabank5 of 5 starsP. ChengSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingBoost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$27.61 ➝ $28.00-1.65%10/3/2024Barclays3 of 5 stars Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $34.00+20.23%10/1/2024Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$29.00 ➝ $27.00-2.10%9/30/2024Truist FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$35.00 ➝ $27.00+1.77%9/18/2024UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$30.00 ➝ $28.00+2.30%9/16/2024MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$34.00 ➝ $32.00+20.57%9/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$33.00 ➝ $30.00+15.21%9/5/2024CitigroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$29.00 ➝ $28.00+2.94%9/4/2024SusquehannaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetPositive ➝ Positive$39.00 ➝ $37.00+32.81% Get the Latest News and Ratings for MRO and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Marathon Oil and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 6/5/2024Capital One FinancialSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingP. JohnstonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy ratingDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold5/3/2024BenchmarkSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$32.00+21.67%4/15/2024Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$26.00 ➝ $27.00-6.96%3/26/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$26.50 ➝ $30.00+8.97%3/22/2024Stifel NicolausSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$39.00 ➝ $36.00+32.45%3/14/2024ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$31.00+19.69%3/5/2024Royal Bank of CanadaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$33.00+34.80%1/24/2024Raymond JamesSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$35.00 ➝ $32.00+41.78%9/27/2023Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Boost Target$28.00 ➝ $30.00+14.11%5/15/2023Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating Lower Target$29.00 ➝ $25.00+11.66%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Wednesday at 06:11 PM ET. Should I Buy Marathon Oil Stock? MRO Pros and Cons Explained These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 31, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Marathon Oil pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Marathon Oil Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Marathon Oil Co.: Marathon Oil Co. has a current stock price of $28.55, which reflects a stable position in the market and may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value. The company reported a quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $0.64, exceeding analysts' expectations, indicating strong financial performance and potential for future growth. Marathon Oil Co. has a market capitalization of $15.97 billion, suggesting it is a significant player in the oil and gas industry, which can provide stability and investor confidence. Analysts have given Marathon Oil Co. an average rating of "Moderate Buy," with a target price of $30.94, indicating positive sentiment and potential for price appreciation. The company has a net margin of 19.73%, which shows effective cost management and profitability, making it an attractive option for investors seeking returns. Marathon Oil Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Marathon Oil Co. for these reasons: Insider selling has been significant, with 382,693 shares sold recently, which may indicate a lack of confidence among executives regarding the company's future performance. The stock has experienced a 25.63% decrease in position, which could signal potential volatility and risk for investors. Marathon Oil Co. has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, which, while manageable, indicates that the company is using some leverage that could pose risks in a fluctuating market. Recent revenue reports show a year-over-year decline of 1.2%, suggesting challenges in maintaining sales growth, which could impact future profitability. Analysts have mixed ratings, with nine holding a "buy" rating and nine a "hold" rating, indicating uncertainty in the stock's future performance. MRO Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is Marathon Oil's forecast for 2025? According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Marathon Oil is $30.33, with a high forecast of $37.00 and a low forecast of $27.00. Should I buy or sell Marathon Oil stock right now? 13 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Marathon Oil in the last twelve months. There are currently 8 hold ratings and 5 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" MRO shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MRO, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. Does Marathon Oil's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, Marathon Oil's stock has a predicted upside of 6.25% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Do Wall Street analysts like Marathon Oil more than its competitors? Analysts like Marathon Oil less than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating for Marathon Oil is Hold while the average consensus rating for "energy" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how MRO compares to other companies. 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