Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR) Stock

Murphy Oil

Murphy Oil Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company, with both onshore and offshore operations and properties. It operates in two geographic reportable segments the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue form the United States.

Murphy Oil Corp

Mural Oncology PLC

LIGHTSPEED DISCOVERIS INC by LIGHTSPEED DISCOVERIES INC.

Lightspeed Discoveries Inc

MUENCHENER RUEKVR GES SHS by Muenchener Rueckver Ges

Munchener Ruckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

MUENCHENER RE GP UNSP/ADR by Muenchener Rueckver Ges

MURCHISON MINERALS LTD by Murchison Minerals Ltd.

Murchison Minerals Ltd

MURRAY & ROB HLDGS ORD by Murray & Roberts Holdings Ltd.

Murray And Roberts Holdings Ltd

MURRAY INTL TR PLC by Murray International Trust Plc

Throughout the last three months, 13 analysts have evaluated Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Murphy Oil, revealing an average target of $31.38, a high estimate of $37.00, and a low estimate of $22.00. A 14.43% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $36.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745240479_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A clear picture of Murphy Oil's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Paul Cheng &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $22.00&#x7C;$36.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Josh Silverstein &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $23.00&#x7C;$28.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin McDermott &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$37.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betty Jiang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$34.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Arun Jayaram &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $28.00&#x7C;$33.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Lear &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $34.00&#x7C;$35.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Betty Jiang &#x7C;Barclays &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $34.00&#x7C;$37.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Josh Silverstein &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $32.00&#x7C;$34.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Tim Rezvan &#x7C;Keybanc &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $37.00&#x7C;$50.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Neal Dingmann &#x7C;Truist Securities &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $31.00&#x7C;$42.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Roger Read &#x7C;Wells Fargo &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Equal-Weight &#x7C; $31.00&#x7C;$35.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Mark Lear &#x7C;Piper Sandler &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $35.00&#x7C;$39.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Devin McDermott &#x7C;Morgan Stanley &#x7C;Announces &#x7C;Underweight &#x7C; $37.00&#x7C;- &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Murphy Oil. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Murphy Oil compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for Murphy Oil's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Murphy Oil's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Murphy Oil</h2>
Murphy Oil Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company, with both onshore and offshore operations and properties. It operates in two geographic reportable segments the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue form the United States.
<h3>Financial Milestones: Murphy Oil's Journey</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Murphy Oil faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -20.5% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Murphy Oil's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 7.52%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Murphy Oil's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.96%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.52%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.4, Murphy Oil adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Experts in banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their comprehensive research involves attending company conference calls and meetings, analyzing financial statements, and engaging with insiders to generate what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Ratings

Deep Dive Into Murphy Oil Stock: Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan downgrades Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) from Overweight to Sector Weight.

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Keybanc Downgrades Murphy Oil to Sector Weight

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It&#8217;s been a week since the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF</a> (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) jumped 5.39% by afternoon in a surprise midday rally, up from an intraday low of $23.88 to a high of $25.79, before closing further up at $25.87. The price has remained elevated, albeit 1.7% lower than last Wednesday.
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The spike, which caught traders off guard after a relatively quiet morning of April 9, suggested a potential surge of institutional buying or tactical reallocations—possibly tied to rebalancing or changing interest rate expectations.
While the specific volume figures have not yet been validated, the distinctive price action was noteworthy, particularly relative to key benchmarks such as the S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), both of which also had positive momentum that day. Neither one, however, even came close to SCHD&#8217;s stunning percentage increase.
Market observers suspect this action could be indicative of a wider value and dividend-rich stock rotation, as inflationary anxiety and interest rate uncertainty drive investors onto firmer ground. With mega-cap growth leaders such as Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Meta (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) experiencing double-digit intraday gains, sentiment among ETFs was positive. However, SCHD&#8217;s strength could also be an indicator of something more profound: a reversion to fundamentals.
A Decade Of Discipline: Why SCHD Matters Now
While Wall Street weathers yet another round of tariff-induced volatility, investors yearn for consistency. Boasting a 3.96% SEC 30-day <a href="https://www.schwabassetmanagement.com/products/schd">yield</a>, dividend <a href="https://stockanalysis.com/etf/schd/history/">yield </a>of 4.09%, a sub-0.06% expense ratio, and a long-term value-oriented approach, SCHD has quietly established itself as a steady performer in trying times.
Following the Dow Jones U.S. Dividend 100 Index, SCHD filters for U.S. stocks with 10 or more years of unbroken dividend growth, sorting them by financial stability, cash flow health, return on equity and dividend track record. The outcome? A concentrated portfolio of dividend champions such as Chevron (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVX#NYSE">CVX</a>) and Altria (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MO#NYSE">MO</a>)—names that have performed better than broader benchmarks through previous crises, including the 2008 meltdown.
Structure Built For Stability
SCHD&#8217;s durability is supported by its diversified strategy. Diversified over 103 holdings in seven sectors—financials (19%), healthcare (17%) and consumer staples (14%), the ETF is sector-diversified while remaining underweight in tech, which overhangs competitors such as the S&amp;P 500, where tech companies alone constitute almost 30%.
This conservative bias translates to a lower beta of 0.81 (a beta of less than 1 means lower vulnerability to volatility) and less downside risk. During previous downturns, staples sectors fell only 20% versus 30%+ declines in tech-heavy indexes, according to Money Morning. When Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) fell 17% earlier this year, SCHD remained steadfast, thanks to its sector capping (no sector >25%) and single-stock exposure limits (no stock >4%).
What&#8217;s Next?
SCHD&#8217;s performance will be shaped by the prospects of its current holdings. Among those with high upside potential are:
Inter Parfums (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPAR#NASDAQ">IPAR</a>)
Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>)
Kforce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KFRC#NYSE">KFRC</a>)
Conversely, some caution is perhaps justified with:
CNA Financial (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNA#NYSE">CNA</a>)
The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>)
Watsco (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WSO#NYSE">WSO</a>)
Bottom Line
SCHD doesn&#8217;t pursue hype; it accumulates quietly through consistency. With $65.6 billion in assets and a 53% 5-year total return, it continues to provide a compelling combination of income, value and stability. Its dividend payout ratio of 61.07% and its 16.67% dividend raise last year highlight the fund&#8217;s power of income.
In a world where sentiment and speculation wildly fluctuate, SCHD is a north star for long-term investors because it provides not just peace of mind but reliable outcomes.
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Scotiabank analyst Paul Cheng maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $36 to $22.

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Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Murphy Oil, Lowers Price Target to $22

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UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $28 to $23.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Murphy Oil, Lowers Price Target to $23

Ratings for Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) were provided by 12 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $33.75, with a high estimate of $42.00 and a low estimate of $28.00. Highlighting a 10.76% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $37.82. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743102048_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of Murphy Oil among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Jayaram</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Rezvan</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Murphy Oil. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Murphy Oil compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts explore the dynamics of price targets, providing estimates for the future value of Murphy Oil's stock. This examination reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Murphy Oil's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Get to Know Murphy Oil Better</h2>
Murphy Oil Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company, with both onshore and offshore operations and properties. It operates in two geographic reportable segments the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue form the United States.
<h3>Murphy Oil: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Murphy Oil's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -20.5%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: Murphy Oil's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.52%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Murphy Oil's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 0.96%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.52%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Murphy Oil's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.4, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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What 12 Analyst Ratings Have To Say About Murphy Oil

Morgan Stanley analyst Devin McDermott maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Underweight and lowers the price target from $37 to $32.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Underweight on Murphy Oil, Lowers Price Target to $32

Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $34 to $32.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Murphy Oil, Lowers Price Target to $32

JP Morgan analyst Arun Jayaram maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $33 to $28.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Murphy Oil, Lowers Price Target to $28

On Wednesday, Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) disclosed that its subsidiary had signed a Purchase and Sale deal to acquire floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) from BW Offshore for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/44289461">gross purchase price of $125 million.</a>
The purchase includes an initial $100 million payment upon delivery by first quarter of 2025, with the remaining balance upon meeting contractual obligations (expected by second-quarter of 2025).
The FPSO will stay at its current site, supporting operations at the Cascade and Chinook fields in the Gulf of America.
BW Offshore will continue providing operations and maintenance under a new five-year reimbursable contract.
Notably, the BW Pioneer, the first FPSO approved for Gulf of America operations, features a storage capacity of 600,000 barrels and can process up to 80,000 barrels of oil per day.
Outlook: Murphy reaffirmed its 2025 capital expenditure guidance of $1.135 billion–$1.285 billion and for the first quarter at $425 million.
Eric M. Hambly, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8221;By acquiring the FPSO and restructuring our contract, we will achieve a material reduction in operating costs of nearly $60 million annually with a payback of about two years independent of oil price, while enhancing returns for future infield development and exploration and increasing net proved developed reserves by approximately 8 million barrels of oil equivalent.&#8221;
In January 2025, the company reported fourth-quarter revenue of $670.96 million, missing analysts&#8217; estimate of $741.18 million, and adjusted earnings per share of 35 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43346439/whats-going-on-with-murphy-oil-stock-thursday" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing analysts&#8217; estimate of 57 cents</a>.
As of the end of the year, the company had net debt of about $850 million, the lowest in over a decade.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCNR#NASDAQ">CCNR</a>) and Harbor ETF Trust Harbor AlphaEdge Small Cap Earners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EBIT#NYSE">EBIT</a>).
Price Action: MUR stock closed lower by 0.48% at $25.13 on Wednesday.
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Throughout the last three months, 13 analysts have evaluated Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts provide deeper insights through their assessments of 12-month price targets, revealing an average target of $35.85, a high estimate of $45.00, and a low estimate of $31.00. Highlighting a 10.55% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $40.08. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741269667_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The standing of Murphy Oil among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Betty Jiang</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tim Rezvan</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin McDermott</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Underweight</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mark Lear</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>William Janela</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Josh Silverstein</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$38.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Roger Read</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Murphy Oil. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Murphy Oil compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Murphy Oil's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUR/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Murphy Oil analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Murphy Oil</h2>
Murphy Oil Corp is an oil and gas exploration and production company, with both onshore and offshore operations and properties. It operates in two geographic reportable segments the United States and Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue form the United States.
<h3>Murphy Oil: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Murphy Oil faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -20.5% in revenue growth as of 31 December, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 7.52%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Murphy Oil's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 0.96%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Murphy Oil's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.52%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Murphy Oil's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.4, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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13 Analysts Have This To Say About Murphy Oil

Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $35 to $34.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Murphy Oil, Lowers Price Target to $34

Shares of energy and petroleum stocks are trading lower as oil prices drop after US inventories rose by 3.6 million barrels. Additionally, trade concerns and OPEC+'s recent decision to move forward with its planned April wind-down of production cuts added further pressure. The commodity is currently trading at a 6-month low.

Shares of companies in the broader energy sector are trading lower after president Trump confirmed Mar 4 tariffs, which could affect demand outlook.

Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) reported downbeat fiscal-year fourth-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MUR/earnings">earnings on Thursday</a>.
Murphy reported revenue of $670.96 million, missing analysts estimate of $741.18 million. In addition, the company reported adjusted earnings per share of 35 cents, missing analysts estimate of 57 cents.
"I am pleased that in 2024, we continued to focus on our priorities of Delever, Execute, Explore and Return. As a result, we achieved Murphy 3.0 of our capital allocation framework, strengthened our balance sheet, increased our liquidity, made two impactful discoveries and advanced our Lac Da Vang field development project in Vietnam," said Eric M. Hambly, President and CEO of Murphy.
Murphy issued guidance for the 2025 fiscal-year. It sees capital expenditure of between $1.13 billion and $1.28 billion.
Murphy shares fell 3.5% to trade at $25.70 on Monday.
These analysts made changes to their price targets on Murphy following earnings announcement.
<ul>
<li>Keybanc analyst Tim Rezvan maintained Murphy Oil with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $50 to $37.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Josh Silverstein maintained Murphy Oil with a Neutral and lowered the price target from $34 to $32.</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintained Murphy Oil with an Equal-Weight and lowered the price target from $37 to $34.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Roger Read, on Friday, maintained the stock with an Equal-Weight and cut the price target from $35 to $31.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Neal Dingmann, on Friday, downgraded Murphy Oil from Buy to Hold and lowered the price target from $42 to $31..</li>
</ul>
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Barclays analyst Betty Jiang maintains Murphy Oil (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MUR#NYSE">MUR</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $37 to $34.

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