Marathon Petroleum Corporation $MPC Stock: Vise Technologies Inc. Increases Position

Vise Technologies Inc. increased its holdings in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) by 16.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 23,922 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after acquiring an additional 3,294 shares during the period. Vise Technologies Inc.’s holdings in Marathon Petroleum were worth $9,459,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of MPC. Vontobel Holding Ltd. increased its holdings in Marathon Petroleum by 23.2% during the third quarter. Vontobel Holding Ltd. now owns 14,025 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $5,546,000 after buying an additional 2,637 shares during the last quarter. Energy Income Partners LLC purchased a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the second quarter valued at about $4,912,000. Evolve Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $673,000. Railway Pension Investments Ltd bought a new position in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $3,886,000. Finally, Sax Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum by 471.0% during the 3rd quarter. Sax Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 18,705 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $7,396,000 after purchasing an additional 15,429 shares during the last quarter. 76.77% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Stories Impacting Marathon Petroleum

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend raised 10%: Marathon Petroleum increased its quarterly dividend from $1.00 to $1.10 per share, payable December 10 to shareholders of record November 18. The increase signals confidence in cash generation and strengthens the stock’s shareholder-return appeal. Marathon Petroleum Corp. Increases Quarterly Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Positive pre-earnings expectations: Analysts and financial commentary describe MPC as a potentially attractive value and momentum stock ahead of its November 3 results. Investors are watching whether refining profitability, revenue and other operating metrics can exceed elevated expectations. This Is Why MPC Stock Is a Smart Buy Before Q3 Earnings Release
• Positive Sentiment: Strong momentum and valuation support: Zacks identifies MPC as a strong momentum stock, while other coverage highlights its growth potential and comparatively attractive PEG-based valuation. These signals may be encouraging additional buying interest. Here’s Why Marathon Petroleum Is a Strong Momentum Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Board appointment: David E. Constable will join MPC’s board effective March 1, 2027. The appointment could add strategic or governance expertise, but its near-term earnings impact is unclear. David Constable to Join Marathon Petroleum Board
• Negative Sentiment: Profit-taking and earnings risks: ETFs were net sellers of MPC, while commentary warns that pressured refining margins and gasoline markets could disappoint after the stock’s substantial rally. Even a quarterly earnings beat may trigger selling if results or guidance fail to exceed high expectations. Marathon Petroleum’s November 3 Earnings Red Flags

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, insider Molly Benson sold 17,196 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $358.57, for a total transaction of $6,165,969.72. Following the sale, the insider owned 30,334 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $10,876,862.38. This represents a 36.18% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, SVP Shawn Lyon sold 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 31st. The stock was sold at an average price of $375.75, for a total transaction of $375,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 11,194 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,206,145.50. The trade was a 8.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 21,691 shares of company stock worth $7,780,127 over the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Marathon Petroleum Price Performance

MPC opened at $444.92 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $129.89 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.29, a PEG ratio of 0.12 and a beta of 0.53. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 1.25 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $417.80 and a 200-day moving average price of $289.77. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a twelve month low of $161.93 and a twelve month high of $493.98.

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, August 4th. The oil and gas company reported $17.73 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $14.27 by $3.46. The company had revenue of $51.99 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $40.87 billion. Marathon Petroleum had a net margin of 5.48% and a return on equity of 31.96%. Marathon Petroleum’s revenue was up 53.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $3.96 EPS. Equities analysts expect that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 64.12 EPS for the current year.

Marathon Petroleum Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 18th will be issued a dividend of $1.00 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 18th. This represents a $4.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.9%. Marathon Petroleum’s payout ratio is presently 13.75%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

MPC has been the topic of a number of research reports. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on shares of Marathon Petroleum from $400.00 to $560.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, October 14th. Zacks Research raised Marathon Petroleum from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. Evercore set a $330.00 target price on Marathon Petroleum in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Mizuho boosted their target price on Marathon Petroleum from $304.00 to $457.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 8th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $376.00 to $472.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, September 21st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and five have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $424.31.

Marathon Petroleum Company Profile

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) is an American downstream energy company engaged in refining, marketing, and transporting petroleum products. Its operations include converting crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt, propane, and other refined products used by transportation, industrial, and commercial customers.

The company markets fuel under the Marathon brand and supplies products to independent marketers, commercial businesses, and other wholesale customers. Marathon Petroleum also owns a general-partner interest and significant limited-partner interest in MPLX Inc, a midstream company that operates pipelines, storage facilities, terminals, and gathering and processing assets supporting the movement of crude oil and natural gas liquids.

Marathon Petroleum’s refining and midstream activities are concentrated in the United States, with assets serving regions across the Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast.