Murphy Oil
About: 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.
Employees: 750
0
Funds holding %
of 7,429 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 6 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
41% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 158 | Existing positions reduced: 112
27% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $29.4M | Put options by funds: $23.1M
4.36% more ownership
Funds ownership: 89.85% [Q1] → 94.2% (+4.36%) [Q2]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q1] → 3 (+0) [Q2]
4% less funds holding
Funds holding: 381 [Q1] → 365 (-16) [Q2]
18% less first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 45 | Existing positions closed: 55
19% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.72B [Q1] → $3.03B (-$695M) [Q2]
Research analyst outlook
6 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$23
6%
downside
Avg. target
$26
6%
upside
High target
$32
31%
upside
6 analyst ratings
1 positive
17%
4 neutral
67%
1 negative
17%
Piper Sandler Mark Lear | 31%upside $32 | Overweight Maintained | 14 Aug 2025 |
UBS Josh Silverstein | 2%downside $24 | Neutral Maintained | 13 Aug 2025 |
Wells Fargo Hanwen Chang | 7%upside $26 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 22 Jul 2025 |
Scotiabank Paul Cheng | 7%upside $26 | Sector Perform Maintained | 11 Jul 2025 |
Barclays Betty Jiang | 6%downside $23 | Underweight Maintained | 7 Jul 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 13 articles about MUR published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Murphy Oil: Taking Advantage Of Natural Gas Prices
Murphy Oil increased Canadian natural gas production (significantly) in Q2. The Tupper Montenay asset boasts some of North America's lowest breakeven prices. Earnings and cash flow declined mainly due to weak oil prices.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Chris Lorino - Corporate Participant Eric M. Hambly - President, CEO & Director Kyle Sahni - Corporate Participant Thomas J.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil Q2 Earnings & Sales Beat Estimates on Strong Production
MUR beats second-quarter earnings and revenue estimates as strong well productivity drives production above guidance.
Positive
The Motley Fool
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil (MUR) Q2 EPS Jumps 42%
Murphy Oil (MUR) Q2 EPS Jumps 42%
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil (MUR) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Although the revenue and EPS for Murphy Oil (MUR) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil (MUR) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Murphy Oil (MUR) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.27 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.81 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Quarterly Stockholder Update by Murphy Oil Corporation
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR): Murphy Oil Corporation Stockholders, This year Murphy Oil Corporation celebrates its 75th anniversary of incorporation. Over the last 75 years, Murphy has built a legacy based on a pioneering spirit and thoughtful decision making. Murphy is different from other independent exploration and production companies of its size. We have both onshore and offshore production, operate in the United States and internationally, and have a proven.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil Corporation Announces Second Quarter Results
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today announced its financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025. Unless otherwise noted, the financial and operating highlights and metrics discussed in this commentary exclude noncontrolling interest (NCI). 1 (Millions of dollars, except volumes and per share amounts) Three months ended June 30, 2025 Net income attributable to Murphy 1 $ 22.3 Net income attributable to Murphy per common share - Diluted.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
Murphy Oil Corporation Announces Quarterly Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors of Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) today declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Common Stock of Murphy Oil Corporation of $0.325 per share, or $1.30 per share on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable on September 2, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 18, 2025. ABOUT MURPHY OIL CORPORATION Murphy Oil Corporation is an independent oil and natural gas company with a multi-basin onshore and offshore portfolio and significant ex.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Can These 6 Energy Stocks Surpass Q2 Earnings Estimates?
Here's a preview of what to expect from energy stocks APA, DK, ET, MUR, PR and USAC ahead of their quarterly earnings reports, set to be released tomorrow.
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