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Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
MPC dips 1.6% to $476.92. Closed at $476.92, -1.65% vs the prior close of $484.92. Day range $469.07–$481.55, opened at $481.20.
Last close$476.92-1.65%
Day range469.07–481.55
Open481.20
Volume2.08M
52-week range161.93–485.22
Avg volume (20d)2.75M
MPC daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — MPC dips 1.6% to $476.92
- Closed at $476.92, -1.65% vs the prior close of $484.92. Day range $469.07–$481.55, opened at $481.20.
- Volume was 2.08M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.63M.
- Price is +21.6% vs its 50-day average ($392.25) and +73.6% vs its 200-day average ($274.78).
- 52-week range $161.93–$485.22; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 1.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — MPC rises 1.7% to $484.92, a 52-week high, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $484.92, +1.66% vs the prior close of $476.98. Day range $473.56–$485.22, opened at $480.00.
- Volume was 1.63M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.65M.
- Price is +24.8% vs its 50-day average ($388.66) and +77.5% vs its 200-day average ($273.22).
- 52-week range $161.93–$485.22; today's close sits at 100% of that range, 0.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — MPC jumps 4.0% to $476.98, a 52-week high
- Closed at $476.98, +3.96% vs the prior close of $458.81. Day range $462.41–$477.73, opened at $464.00.
- Volume was 1.64M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.66M.
- Price is +23.8% vs its 50-day average ($385.22) and +75.6% vs its 200-day average ($271.61).
- 52-week range $161.93–$477.73; today's close sits at 100% of that range, 0.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — MPC rises 0.8% to $458.81
- Closed at $458.81, +0.83% vs the prior close of $455.03. Day range $454.51–$468.42, opened at $461.86.
- Volume was 1.52M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.66M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +20.2% vs its 50-day average ($381.82) and +69.9% vs its 200-day average ($270.05).
- 52-week range $161.93–$470.00; today's close sits at 96% of that range, 2.4% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — MPC dips 1.8% to $455.03
- Closed at $455.03, -1.79% vs the prior close of $463.34. Day range $450.38–$470.00, opened at $461.04.
- Volume was 1.97M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.66M.
- Price is +20.1% vs its 50-day average ($378.97) and +69.4% vs its 200-day average ($268.59).
- 52-week range $161.93–$470.00; today's close sits at 95% of that range, 3.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — MPC jumps 4.8% to $463.34, a 52-week high
- Closed at $463.34, +4.77% vs the prior close of $442.26. Day range $447.59–$467.85, opened at $449.45.
- Volume was 2.75M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.64M.
- Price is +23.2% vs its 50-day average ($376.15) and +73.4% vs its 200-day average ($267.14).
- 52-week range $161.93–$467.85; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 1.0% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — MPC rises 2.3% to $442.26, a 52-week high
- Closed at $442.26, +2.29% vs the prior close of $432.36. Day range $435.00–$444.99, opened at $435.58.
- Volume was 1.92M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.64M.
- Price is +18.5% vs its 50-day average ($373.06) and +66.5% vs its 200-day average ($265.66).
- 52-week range $161.93–$444.99; today's close sits at 99% of that range, 0.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — MPC ends flat (-0.3%) to $432.36
- Closed at $432.36, -0.26% vs the prior close of $433.47. Day range $427.20–$435.69, opened at $428.45.
- Volume was 1.57M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.66M — lighter than usual.
- Price is +16.7% vs its 50-day average ($370.33) and +63.6% vs its 200-day average ($264.29).
- 52-week range $161.93–$437.67; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — MPC rises 2.6% to $433.47, a 52-week high, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $433.47, +2.64% vs the prior close of $422.33. Day range $421.08–$437.67, opened at $422.80.
- Volume was 2.12M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.65M.
- Price is +17.8% vs its 50-day average ($367.93) and +64.8% vs its 200-day average ($263.00).
- 52-week range $161.93–$437.67; today's close sits at 98% of that range, 1.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — MPC rises 0.5% to $422.33, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $422.33, +0.52% vs the prior close of $420.15. Day range $405.57–$424.67, opened at $415.88.
- Volume was 2.17M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.66M.
- Price is +15.6% vs its 50-day average ($365.45) and +61.4% vs its 200-day average ($261.72).
- 52-week range $161.93–$431.08; today's close sits at 97% of that range, 2.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Things to know before you trade MPC
- Last results release: Aug 4, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 5, 2026, Apr 13, 2026, Feb 3, 2026. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 3, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 2.00% (largest 6.3%).
- Liquidity: about 2.75M shares (≈$1.31B) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $476.92 vs a range of $161.93–$485.22 (97% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Aug 19, 2026 ($1/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 17 sales; latest: Shawn M Lyon sold 1,000 shares on Aug 31, 2026.
- Latest filings: 10-Q Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Aug 4, 2026; 8-K Jun 29, 2026.
- Share count: 280.82M shares outstanding (Jul 30, 2026), -7.6% vs a year earlier — the company has been reducing its share count.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Petroleum Refining.
MPC market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 481.20 | 481.55 | 469.07 | 476.92 | 2.08M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 480.00 | 485.22 | 473.56 | 484.92 | 1.63M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 464.00 | 477.73 | 462.41 | 476.98 | 1.64M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 461.86 | 468.42 | 454.51 | 458.81 | 1.52M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 461.04 | 470.00 | 450.38 | 455.03 | 1.97M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 449.45 | 467.85 | 447.59 | 463.34 | 2.75M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 435.58 | 444.99 | 435.00 | 442.26 | 1.92M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 428.45 | 435.69 | 427.20 | 432.36 | 1.57M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 422.80 | 437.67 | 421.08 | 433.47 | 2.12M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 415.88 | 424.67 | 405.57 | 422.33 | 2.17M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 393.21 | 420.73 | 392.83 | 420.15 | 2.12M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 398.05 | 404.07 | 393.70 | 395.42 | 1.65M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 382.28 | 394.23 | 380.00 | 392.03 | 1.90M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 396.00 | 398.33 | 387.07 | 389.44 | 2.67M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 385.00 | 394.87 | 380.78 | 393.52 | 1.94M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 394.14 | 401.09 | 387.74 | 390.95 | 2.09M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 393.05 | 400.72 | 378.80 | 388.38 | 4.18M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 391.68 | 404.70 | 386.95 | 389.68 | 4.70M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 419.01 | 431.08 | 399.55 | 402.38 | 4.44M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 420.27 | 428.00 | 419.15 | 424.89 | 9.86M |
About Marathon Petroleum
Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Petroleum Refining”. Its business address is in FINDLAY, OH. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 1510295.
MPC board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Khayyal Abdulaziz Fahd Al | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Evan Bayh | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Jeffrey C Campbell | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Jonathan Z Cohen | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Kimberly N Ellison-Taylor | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Michael J Hennigan | Executive Chairman | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Maryann T. Mannen | Chairman, President & CEO | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Eileen P. Paterson | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Kim K.W. Rucker | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| Frank M Semple | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| J Michael Stice | Director | May 4, 2026 |
| John P Surma | Director | May 4, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Molly R Benson | Chief Legal Ofc & Corp Sec | Aug 19, 2026 |
| Erin M Brzezinski | VP and Controller | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Gregory Scott Floerke | Ex VP & COO, MPLX GP LLC | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Michael J Hennigan | Executive Chairman | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Michael A Ii Henschen | Ex VP, Refining | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Ricky D. Hessling | Chief Commercial Officer | May 15, 2026 |
| Maria A Khoury | Exec VP & Chief Fin Ofc | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Shawn M Lyon | SVP Log & Storage, MPLX GP LLC | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Maryann T. Mannen | Chairman, President & CEO | Aug 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Shawn M Lyon | Sale | 1,000 | $375.75 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Shawn M Lyon | Sale | 425 | $368.51 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Erin M Brzezinski | Sale | 570 | $362.79 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Molly R Benson | Sale | 5,000 | $358.57 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Molly R Benson | Sale | 5,000 | $358.57 |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Molly R Benson | Sale | 7,196 | $358.57 |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Shawn M Lyon | Sale | 2,500 | $350.00 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Michael A Ii Henschen | Sale | 6,011 | $341.56 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Michael A Ii Henschen | Sale | 1,372 | $268.75 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Michael A Ii Henschen | Sale | 4,964 | $268.85 |
| May 13, 2026 | Ricky D. Hessling | Sale | 1,000 | $250.00 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Ricky D. Hessling | Sale | 1,626 | $228.18 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ricky D. Hessling | Sale | 478 | $228.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Ricky D. Hessling | Sale | 559 | $230.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Ricky D. Hessling | Sale | 325 | $226.00 |
MPC financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $132.70B | $4.05B | 13.22 | $8.25B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $138.86B | $3.44B | 10.08 | $8.66B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $148.38B | $9.68B | 23.63 | $14.12B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $177.45B | $14.52B | 28.12 | $16.36B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $119.98B | $9.74B | 15.24 | $4.36B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $94.31B, total liabilities $68.59B, cash $7.77B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
MPC earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $312.61 |
| May 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $260.51 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $225.29 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $187.58 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $183.78 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $168.92 |
| May 6, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $144.55 |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $156.91 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $149.56 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Jan 30, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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