Marathon Petroleum Slides to 488th in Daily Volume Amid Earnings Outperformance and 11% Revenue Decline

On August 8, 2025, Marathon Petroleum (MPC) traded down 0.41% at $160.84 with a daily volume of 0.21 billion shares, ranking 488th in market activity. Recent earnings results showed a $3.96 per-share profit, surpassing estimates by 21%, though revenue declined 11.1% year-over-year to $34.1 billion. Analysts revised 2025 earnings per share forecasts downward to $7.31 from $7.71, reflecting tempered optimism post-results, while revenue targets remained stable at $126.8 billion.

Analysts issued mixed price targets, ranging from $142 to $213, with a consensus of $181. Marathon’s projected revenue decline of 10% by 2025 lags behind the 3.5% industry growth forecast, highlighting potential underperformance. The company also announced a $0.91 quarterly dividend, yielding 2.3%, with a payout ratio of 51.20%. Institutional investors, including Mutual of America Capital, reduced holdings by 4.1% in Q1, signaling cautious sentiment amid earnings volatility.

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