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Mplx (MPLX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$47.02 +0.62 (+1.34%)
(As of 11/15/2024 ET)

Mplx - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
0
Buy
8

Based on 9 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 9 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for MPLX.

Consensus Price Target

$48.44
3.03% Upside
According to the 9 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Mplx, the average price target is $48.44. The highest price target for MPLX is $55.00, while the lowest price target for MPLX is $43.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.03% from the current price of $47.02.
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MPLX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
1 Month Ago
10/20/23 to 10/19/24
3 Months Ago
8/21/23 to 8/20/24
1 Year Ago
11/19/22 to 11/19/23
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)
9 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$48.44$47.67$46.22$39.75
Forecasted Upside3.03% Upside7.50% Upside9.92% Upside10.63% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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.
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MPLX Price Targets by Month

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Mplx Stock vs. The Competition

TypeMplxOils/Energy CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.78
2.62
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside3.03% Upside1,250.45% Upside9.87% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
11/15/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$51.00 ➝ $55.00+17.05%
11/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $53.00+13.51%
10/17/2024Bank of America
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageUnderperform$43.00-3.27%
10/16/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$47.00 ➝ $50.00+11.93%
10/10/2024Barclays
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $49.00+10.81%
5/3/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$45.00 ➝ $46.00+11.87%
5/2/2024Truist Financial
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$43.00 ➝ $48.00+17.94%
5/1/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$45.00 ➝ $47.00+12.44%
1/31/2024Raymond James
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$44.00 ➝ $45.00+16.87%
10/5/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Initiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$40.00+14.06%
7/20/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$42.00+20.59%
2/7/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral$33.50 ➝ $35.00+2.97%
1/9/2023Wolfe Research
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 UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$36.00+7.17%

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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, October 28, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Mplx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Mplx
Bull Case

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

  • Mplx Lp has a strong buy rating from StockNews.com, indicating positive sentiment from analysts.
  • Recent analyst price target adjustments suggest potential upside for Mplx Lp, with targets ranging from $45.00 to $50.00.
  • Mplx Lp's stock price has been trading consistently above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages, indicating positive momentum.
  • The company has a market capitalization of $44.54 billion, reflecting its size and stability in the market.
  • Mplx Lp has a low price-to-earnings ratio of 11.30, which may indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to its earnings.

Mplx
Bear Case

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

  • Despite positive analyst ratings, Mplx Lp's price target was recently lowered to $45.00 by Barclays, which may suggest some concerns about future performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 1.41 may indicate higher financial leverage, which could pose risks during economic downturns.
  • Mplx Lp's beta of 1.37 indicates higher volatility compared to the market average, potentially leading to greater price fluctuations.
  • The company's quick ratio of 0.95 and current ratio of 0.99 may suggest potential liquidity challenges in meeting short-term obligations.
  • While the stock has shown positive momentum, investors should consider the overall market conditions and industry trends before making investment decisions.

MPLX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 9 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Mplx is $48.44, with a high forecast of $55.00 and a low forecast of $43.00.

9 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Mplx in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" MPLX shares.

According to analysts, Mplx's stock has a predicted upside of 3.03% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Mplx has been rated by research analysts at Bank of America, Barclays, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Mplx more than other "oils/energy" companies. The consensus rating score for Mplx is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "oils/energy" companies is 2.62. Learn more on how MPLX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:MPLX) was last updated on 11/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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