NYSE:MUR Murphy Oil (MUR) Stock Price, News & Analysis $34.58 -0.61 (-1.73%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$34.48â–Ľ$35.6350-Day Range$34.58â–Ľ$42.3352-Week Range$34.48â–Ľ$49.14Volume2.38 million shsAverage Volume1.64 million shsMarket Capitalization$5.28 billionP/E Ratio9.63Dividend Yield3.47%Price Target$47.91 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Murphy Oil alerts: Email Address Murphy Oil MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.42 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside38.5% Upside$47.91 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.23% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.69Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.08Based on 7 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth43.86%From $3.99 to $5.74 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.80 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector18th out of 239 stocksCrude Petroleum & Natural Gas Industry9th out of 79 stocks 4.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMurphy Oil has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.42, and is based on 5 buy ratings, 7 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageMurphy Oil has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Murphy Oil's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.23% of the float of Murphy Oil has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMurphy Oil has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.9.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Murphy Oil has recently increased by 5.53%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMurphy Oil pays a meaningful dividend of 3.39%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMurphy Oil does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Murphy Oil is 33.43%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Murphy Oil will have a dividend payout ratio of 20.91% next year. This indicates that Murphy Oil will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Murphy Oil's dividend. Previous Next 1.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreMurphy Oil has received a -17.78% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Murphy Oil in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Oil drilling services", "Oil exploration services", and "Natural gas exploration services" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Murphy Oil is -6.69. Previous Next 1.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMurphy Oil has a news sentiment score of 0.08. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.64 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Murphy Oil this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 3 people have searched for MUR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Murphy Oil insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.92% of the stock of Murphy Oil is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions78.31% of the stock of Murphy Oil is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Murphy Oil's insider trading history. Previous Next 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Murphy Oil are expected to grow by 43.86% in the coming year, from $3.99 to $5.74 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Murphy Oil is 9.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.87.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Murphy Oil is 9.63, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 13.63.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMurphy Oil has a P/B Ratio of 0.95. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Murphy Oil's valuation and earnings. 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The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.Read More MUR Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MUR Stock News HeadlinesSeptember 4 at 11:26 AM | benzinga.comPeering Into Murphy Oil's Recent Short InterestSeptember 2, 2024 | msn.comSeed Oil vs Saturated Fat: Which Is Worse, According to Nutritionists?September 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.September 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) shareholders have earned a 18% CAGR over the last five yearsAugust 28, 2024 | businesswire.comMurphy Oil Corporation to Participate in Upcoming ConferenceAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) PT Lowered to $41.00August 23, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comHold Rating on Murphy Oil Amid Mixed Financial Outlook and Strategic ShiftsAugust 21, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMurphy Oil: A Contrarian IdeaSeptember 7, 2024 | Golden Crest (Ad)Biden's Successor: The Radical Threat to YOUR Savings!Kamala Harris isn't just playing politics; she's a serious threat to your financial security. Kamala has a plan to take over your money and leave you with nothing. Higher taxes, government control, and a digital dollar to track every penny you spend. This isn't about convenience; it's about CONTROL.August 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comMorgan Stanley Sticks to Its Hold Rating for Murphy Oil (MUR)August 13, 2024 | ft.comLive news: Oil demand rising but will not keep pace with supply, says IEAAugust 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ2 2024 Murphy Oil Corp Earnings CallAugust 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMurphy Oil Corporation 2024 Q2 - Results - Earnings Call PresentationAugust 7, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMurphy Oil declares $0.30 dividendJuly 31, 2024 | msn.com10 Best Wood CleanersJuly 30, 2024 | yahoo.com“Excuse me??”: Fox's Harris Faulkner' response to former Rep. Patrick Murphy saying, "carpet doesn't match the drapes."July 24, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comCan Murphy USA Pull Off a Strong Show in Q2 Earnings?July 24, 2024 | msn.com20-year-old indicted for involvement in Monroe gas station shootingSee More Headlines Receive MUR Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Murphy Oil and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings8/08/2024Ex-Dividend for 9/3 Dividend8/19/2024Dividend Payable9/03/2024Today9/07/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Crude petroleum & natural gas Sub-IndustryIntegrated Oil & Gas Current SymbolNYSE:MUR CUSIP62671710 CIK717423 Webwww.murphyoilcorp.com Phone(281) 675-9000Fax870-864-6373Employees690Year Founded1950Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$47.91 High Stock Price Target$59.00 Low Stock Price Target$41.00 Potential Upside/Downside+38.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.42 Research Coverage12 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$3.59 Trailing P/E Ratio9.63 Forward P/E Ratio8.67 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$661.56 million Net Margins17.32% Pretax Margin25.30% Return on Equity11.68% Return on Assets6.56% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.23 Current Ratio0.82 Quick Ratio0.76 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.39 billion Price / Sales1.56 Cash Flow$9.50 per share Price / Cash Flow3.64 Book Value$36.47 per share Price / Book0.95Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares152,576,000Free Float143,544,000Market Cap$5.28 billion OptionableOptionable Beta2.25 Social Links 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Roger W. Jenkins (Age 62)CEO & Director Comp: $2.66MMr. Eric M. Hambly (Age 49)President & COO Comp: $1.24MMr. Thomas J. Mireles (Age 51)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.15MMr. E. Ted Botner (Age 59)Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Comp: $933.81kMr. Daniel R. Hanchera (Age 66)Senior Vice President of Business Development Comp: $796.62kMs. Maria A. Martinez (Age 49)Vice President of Human Resources & Administration Ms. Kelly L. Whitley (Age 59)Vice President of Investor Relations & Communications Comp: $128.02kMr. John B. Gardner (Age 55)Vice President of Marketing & Supply Chain Ms. Meenambigai Palanivelu (Age 50)Vice President of Sustainability Mr. Paul D. Vaughan (Age 56)VP & Controller More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsExxon MobilNYSE:XOMChevronNYSE:CVXOccidental PetroleumNYSE:OXYHessNYSE:HESEcopetrolNYSE:ECView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCetera Investment AdvisersBought 1,609 shares on 8/22/2024Ownership: 0.025%Truist Financial CorpSold 3,591 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.005%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Bought 16,600 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.000%Creative PlanningBought 5,068 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.024%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Bought 438 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MUR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have MUR shares performed this year? Murphy Oil's stock was trading at $42.66 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MUR stock has decreased by 18.9% and is now trading at $34.58. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Murphy Oil's earnings last quarter? Murphy Oil Co. (NYSE:MUR) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August, 8th. The oil and gas producer reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.73 by $0.08. Murphy Oil's revenue for the quarter was down 1.4% compared to the same quarter last year. What is Roger W. Jenkins' approval rating as Murphy Oil's CEO? 57 employees have rated Murphy Oil Chief Executive Officer Roger W. Jenkins on Glassdoor.com. Roger W. Jenkins has an approval rating of 67% among the company's employees. Who are Murphy Oil's major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Murphy Oil include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.41%), Earnest Partners LLC (1.78%), Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.40%) and Assenagon Asset Management S.A. (0.72%). Insiders that own company stock include Robert Madison Murphy, Roger W Jenkins, Eric M Hambly, E Ted Botner, Thomas J Mireles, Lawrence R Dickerson, Maria A Martinez, John B Gardner, Paul D Vaughan, T Jay Collins, Louis W Utsch, Elisabeth W Keller and Kelly L Whitley. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Murphy Oil? Shares of MUR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Murphy Oil own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Murphy Oil investors own include Intel (INTC), AT&T (T), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Pfizer (PFE), Cisco Systems (CSCO), General Electric (GE) and Walt Disney (DIS). 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