Marathon Petroleum Shares Rise 1.05% on 31.93% Volume Spike to 309th Rank as UBS Boosts Earnings Outlook

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) rose 1.05% on August 19, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.32 billion, a 31.93% increase from the previous day, ranking it 309th in volume among listed stocks. The move followed key developments including insider transactions and earnings updates. Molly R. Benson, MPC’s Chief Legal Officer, sold $1.77 million in shares under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, while indirectly owning 86.721 shares via a 401(k) plan. The sale occurred at $163 per share, reflecting a disciplined approach to liquidity management amid the stock’s recent performance below its fair value.

UBS highlighted MPC’s strong second-quarter results, with earnings per share of $3.96 exceeding estimates of $3.11 and revenue reaching $34.1 billion versus $33.04 billion. The firm reiterated a Buy rating with a $203 price target, citing favorable crack spreads and Western Canadian Select crude differentials. UBS also raised its 2025 EPS forecast to $8.14 from $7.08, underscoring confidence in Marathon’s operational resilience and pricing power in refining and downstream segments.

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