Marathon Petroleum poised for growth with strong margins and buybacks.

Marathon Petroleum Company's Q4 earnings report triggered a trend-following signal, driving the stock to new highs. The report showcased strong margin strength and cash flow, enabling capital returns and aggressive share buybacks. The company's approximately 70% stake in MPLX, a midstream limited partnership, contributes to its substantial dividend yield and supports continued share buyback activity in 2026. Analysts and institutions support the market, and the stock is expected to reach record-high prices later this year.