Oddo BHF Asset Management Sas Buys 4,273 Shares of Marathon Petroleum Corporation $MPC

Oddo BHF Asset Management Sas grew its stake in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) by 39.6% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 15,060 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 4,273 shares during the period. Oddo BHF Asset Management Sas’ holdings in Marathon Petroleum were worth $2,449,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV raised its position in shares of Marathon Petroleum by 2.6% in the fourth quarter. Creative Financial Designs Inc. ADV now owns 2,050 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $333,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. IFG Advisory LLC raised its position in shares of Marathon Petroleum by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. IFG Advisory LLC now owns 3,429 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $558,000 after purchasing an additional 51 shares during the period. Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management LLC increased its position in Marathon Petroleum by 1.2% during the fourth quarter. Eagle Bluffs Wealth Management LLC now owns 4,357 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $709,000 after acquiring an additional 52 shares during the period. Auxano Advisors LLC increased its position in Marathon Petroleum by 2.1% during the fourth quarter. Auxano Advisors LLC now owns 2,630 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $428,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares during the period. Finally, Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Marathon Petroleum by 0.6% in the 4th quarter. Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 10,287 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock valued at $1,673,000 after purchasing an additional 57 shares during the period. 76.77% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

MPC has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Jefferies Financial Group increased their target price on shares of Marathon Petroleum from $279.00 to $296.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on shares of Marathon Petroleum from $235.00 to $257.00 in a research report on Wednesday, May 6th. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Marathon Petroleum from $224.00 to $260.00 in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Marathon Petroleum in a research report on Friday. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Marathon Petroleum from $233.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Marathon Petroleum presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $272.94.

Marathon Petroleum Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:MPC opened at $250.26 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $244.92 and a 200-day moving average of $213.40. The stock has a market capitalization of $73.06 billion, a PE ratio of 16.34, a PEG ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 0.52. The company has a current ratio of 1.18, a quick ratio of 0.73 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a 12 month low of $158.00 and a 12 month high of $272.46.

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The oil and gas company reported $1.65 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.91. The company had revenue of $34.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $33.42 billion. Marathon Petroleum had a net margin of 3.36% and a return on equity of 16.22%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned ($0.24) EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 32.16 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Marathon Petroleum Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th were given a $1.00 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 20th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. Marathon Petroleum’s payout ratio is presently 26.11%.

Trending Headlines about Marathon Petroleum

Here are the key news stories impacting Marathon Petroleum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo reaffirmed its Buy rating on Marathon Petroleum, and recent analyst activity has been broadly supportive, with several firms maintaining or raising price targets. Wells Fargo Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
• Positive Sentiment: MPC was added to Zacks’ Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list, which can reinforce bullish sentiment around the stock. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 16th
• Positive Sentiment: Marathon Petroleum announced it will report second-quarter results on August 4, keeping attention on fundamentals and upcoming earnings. Marathon Petroleum Corp. to Report Second-Quarter Financial Results on August 4, 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Commentary around a potential U.S.-Iran framework deal suggested refiners like Marathon could benefit if lower crude prices support refining margins. US-Iran Framework Deal to Reopen Hormuz: 2 Refining Stocks to Bet On
• Neutral Sentiment: The company also received ESG recognition, including inclusion in the Dow Jones Best in Class Indices, which may help long-term investor perception but is not an immediate earnings catalyst. Marathon Petroleum’s ESG Recognition Meets Tightening Jet Fuel Market Opportunity
• Negative Sentiment: Broader refining and energy stocks have been under pressure as crude prices pulled back and investors worried about softer margins, with one market note specifically saying MPC fell amid crude pullback and margin uncertainty. Marathon Petroleum falls as refining shares soften amid crude pullback and margin uncertainty
• Negative Sentiment: Insider and congressional trading data showed recent sales rather than purchases, which can slightly weigh on sentiment even if it is not a fundamental red flag. Marathon Petroleum falls as refining shares soften amid crude pullback and margin uncertainty

Insider Activity at Marathon Petroleum

In other news, VP Michael A. Henschen II sold 6,336 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $268.82, for a total value of $1,703,243.52. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 16,900 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,543,058. The trade was a 27.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Marathon Petroleum Profile

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) is a U.S.-based downstream energy company engaged principally in the refining, marketing, supply and transportation of petroleum products. The company was formed through a spin-off from Marathon Oil in 2011 and operates an integrated system of refining and logistics assets that support the production and distribution of transportation fuels and other refined petroleum products.

Marathon Petroleum’s operations include refining crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt and other specialty products, as well as managing the distribution and storage infrastructure needed to move those products to market.