Mplx (MPLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$52.28 -0.24 (-0.46%)

As of 11:21 AM Eastern

Mplx - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
1

Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Mplx in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 1 has given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for MPLX.

Consensus Price Target

$54.00
3.29% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mplx, the average price target is $54.00. The highest price target for MPLX is $62.00, while the lowest price target for MPLX is $43.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.29% from the current price of $52.28.

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MPLX Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/25/24 to 4/25/25	1 Month Ago 3/26/24 to 3/26/25	3 Months Ago 1/26/24 to 1/25/25	1 Year Ago 4/26/23 to 4/25/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	6 Buy rating(s)
Hold	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$54.00	$54.00	$49.89	$43.86
Forecasted Upside	3.29% Upside	0.55% Upside	-3.87% Downside	4.73% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

MPLX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The 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.

MPLX Price Targets by Month

The 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.

Mplx Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Mplx	Energy Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.70	2.69	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	2.83% Upside	872.04% Upside	22.23% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent MPLX News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
3/17/2025	Royal Bank of Canada 4 of 5 stars	Elvira Scotto Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$55.00 ➝ $58.00	+6.74%
3/14/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Theresa Chen Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$52.00 ➝ $55.00	+3.03%
3/11/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Robert Kad Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Equal Weight ➝ Equal Weight	$56.00 ➝ $62.00	+18.84%
2/6/2025	Raymond James Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Justin Jenkins Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$55.00 ➝ $60.00	+12.10%
2/6/2025	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Blum Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$54.00 ➝ $59.00	+10.09%
11/19/2024	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$48.00 ➝ $55.00	+15.84%
11/15/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$51.00 ➝ $55.00	+17.05%
10/17/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$43.00	-3.27%
5/3/2024	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$45.00 ➝ $46.00	+11.87%
5/1/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$45.00 ➝ $47.00	+12.44%
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10/5/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy ➝ Buy	$40.00	+14.06%

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Should I Buy Mplx Stock? MPLX 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, April 21, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Mplx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Mplx
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Mplx Lp:

The current stock price is around $48.53, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value in the midstream energy sector.
Mplx Lp has a strong dividend yield of approximately 7.50%, providing investors with a reliable income stream, which is particularly attractive in a low-interest-rate environment.
The company reported a net margin of 36.18%, indicating efficient management and profitability, which can lead to sustained growth and shareholder returns.
Recent analyst upgrades have increased price targets for Mplx Lp, with several firms projecting significant upside potential, suggesting positive market sentiment.
With a market capitalization of around $49.62 billion, Mplx Lp is well-positioned in the energy infrastructure sector, benefiting from stable demand for its logistics and storage services.

Mplx
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Mplx Lp for these reasons:

The company has a relatively high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.40, which may raise concerns about financial leverage and the ability to manage debt obligations effectively.
Recent insider selling, including a significant sale by JPMorgan Chase & Co., could indicate a lack of confidence among major stakeholders regarding the company's future performance.
Despite a strong dividend, the payout ratio is high at 90.74%, which may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth opportunities or weather economic downturns.
Market volatility in the energy sector can impact Mplx Lp's stock performance, making it susceptible to fluctuations based on external factors such as oil prices and regulatory changes.
Analysts have mixed ratings, with one sell rating and a few hold ratings, suggesting that not all market participants are optimistic about the stock's future performance.

MPLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mplx is $54.00, with a high forecast of $62.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mplx in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MPLX shares.
: According to analysts, Mplx's stock has a predicted upside of 3.29% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Mplx has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Mplx more than other "energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Mplx is 2.70 while the average consensus rating score for "energy" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how MPLX compares to other companies.

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Mplx (MPLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target