Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)
NYSE: MUR · Real-Time Price · USD
31.72
-0.16 (-0.50%)
At close: Jul 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
31.98
+0.26 (0.82%)
After-hours: Jul 6, 2026, 7:49 PM EDT
Murphy Oil Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 15 analysts polled by S&P Global, Murphy Oil stock has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $44. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 38.71% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $35 (+10.34%) and the highest is $70 (+120.68%).
Price Target: $44 (+38.71%)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Murphy Oil stock is "Hold". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform similarly to the overall market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Buy | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Sell | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Hold Maintains $42 | Hold | Maintains | $42 | +32.41% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Morgan Stanley | Sell Maintains $37 → $35 | Sell | Maintains | $37 → $35 | +10.34% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Roth MKM | Roth MKM | Hold Maintains $36 | Hold | Maintains | $36 | +13.49% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| KeyBanc | KeyBanc | Buy Upgrades $48 | Buy | Upgrades | $48 | +51.32% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Mizuho Securities | Mizuho Securities | Hold Maintains $39 → $44 | Hold | Maintains | $39 → $44 | +38.71% | May 27, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
3.22B
from 2.69B
Increased by 19.72%
Revenue Next Year
3.13B
from 3.22B
Decreased by -2.88%
EPS This Year
3.62
from 1.37
Increased by 164.35%
EPS Next Year
3.44
from 3.62
Decreased by -4.94%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 3.4B | ||
| Avg | 3.2B | ||
| Low | 3.0B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 27.6% | ||
| Avg | 19.7% | ||
| Low | 11.8% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.20 | ||
| Avg | 3.62 | ||
| Low | 2.00 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 279.6% | ||
| Avg | 164.3% | ||
| Low | 46.0% |