MUR
MURPHY OIL CORP
$38.63
-3.45%
$5.7B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$5.7B
Cap SizeMid Cap
Analyst ConsensusSell (8%)
Inst. Holders8 funds
Inst. Value$1.1B
Inst. Activity1 buys / 0 sells
Insider Activity0B / 2S
Insider Net $-$1.9M
Reddit Sentiment55° Neutral
SEC Reports1
Congressional1 trades
Recent Activity
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 74.9% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 522,135 | Exempt: 244 | TRF Vol: 697,366 | Short Ratio: 74.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark poo
May 6, 2026
SEC
Murphy Oil Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $0.32 beat the $0.31 consensus by 3.2%, and revenue of $732M exceeded the $715M estim
8-K — Impact 5/10
Mar 31, 2026
Insider
DEMING CLAIBORNE P sold 455 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 31, 2026
Insider
Earley Michelle A sold 28 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 31, 2026
Insider
Nolan Jeffrey W sold 667 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Inst.
FMR LLC — DOUBLED
9,613,392 shares ($300.4M)
Inst.
FMR LLC — DOUBLED
3,349,934 shares ($95.2M)
Feb 20, 2026
Congress
Michael McCaul sell
$50,001 - $100,000 — House
Price Targets
$44.40
+14.9% upside
Buy
Current $38.63
Low $36.00
Median $44.00
High $70.00
15 analysts
$36.00
$70.00
Analyst Ratings
0Strong Buy
2Buy
15Hold
6Sell
1Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Keybanc | UPGRADE | Sector Weight → Overweight |
| May 27, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
| May 26, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| May 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight → Equal-Weight |
| Apr 15, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral → Neutral |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.32 ▼ -1.2% | $0.65 — $1.87 | 389% YoY | 13 |
| Next Q | $1.14 ▲ +2.4% | $0.48 — $1.47 | 179% YoY | 13 |
| Current FY | $3.85 ▼ -1.2% | $2.00 — $5.20 | 181% YoY | 15 |
| Next FY | $3.49 ▼ -7.3% | $2.36 — $5.70 | -9% YoY | 15 |
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $451.1M | — |
| FMR LLC | $300.4M | DOUBLED |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT | $174.1M | DOUBLED |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $64.6M | ADD |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $55.5M | ADD |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | DEMING CLAIBORNE | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Earley Michelle | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Nolan Jeffrey | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel | SELL | $1.6M |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Martinez Maria | SELL | $300.6K |
Reddit Sentiment
55°
Neutral
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
Congressional Trades
1 members: 0 buys, 1 sells
| Member | Party | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael McCaul | R | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 |
8 institutional holders with $1.1B total value (34,047,539 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, FMR, CHARLES. Net buying activity: 1 institutions added/increased vs 0 reduced.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 14,435,419 | $451.1M | 42.4% | — |
| 2 | FMR LLC | 9,613,392 | $300.4M | 28.2% | DOUBLED +187.0% |
| 3 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 5,572,610 | $174.1M | 16.4% | DOUBLED +210.8% |
| 4 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2,067,537 | $64.6M | 6.1% | ADD +86.2% |
| 5 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 1,775,866 | $55.5M | 5.2% | ADD +33.3% |
| 6 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 512,415 | $16.0M | 1.5% | — |
| 7 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 52,237 | $1.6M | 0.2% | NEAR_EXIT -84.3% |
| 8 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 18,063 | $564.5K | 0.1% | NEW |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 3,349,934 | 9,613,392 | +187.0% | $300.4M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | DOUBLED | 1,171,333 | 3,349,934 | +186.0% | $95.2M | 2025-Q3 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 1,542,300 | 2,056,427 | +33.3% | $58.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 284,309 | 44,600 | -84.3% | $1.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | NEW | — | 18,063 | — | $513.2K | 2025-Q3 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 616,209 | 3,679,636 | +497.1% | $82.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,217,181 | 2,266,525 | +86.2% | $51.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | DOUBLED | 1,805,201 | 5,610,766 | +210.8% | $159.3M | 2025-Q1 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 635,376 | 1,001,655 | +57.6% | $28.4M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 108,100 | 287,400 | +165.9% | $8.2M | 2025-Q1 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 331,807 | 644,788 | +94.3% | $19.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 62,100 | 108,100 | +74.1% | $3.3M | 2024-Q4 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | NEW | — | 1,817,941 | — | $61.3M | 2024-Q3 |
15 unique insiders with 2 transactions. Net insider value: -$1.9M ($0.00 bought, $1.9M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | DEMING CLAIBORNE P | Director | A | 455 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Earley Michelle A | Director | A | 28 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Nolan Jeffrey W | Director | A | 667 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel R | Senior Vice President | SELL | 47,320 | $33.79 | $1.6M |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Martinez Maria A | Senior Vice President | SELL | 8,608 | $34.93 | $300.6K |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MURPHY ROBERT MADISON | Director | G | 43,148 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | MURPHY ROBERT MADISON | Director | G | 4,345 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Tudor Robert B III | Director | M | 7,886 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Tudor Robert B III | Director | M | 7,497 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | RYAN ROBERT N JR | Director | M | 7,886 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | RYAN ROBERT N JR | Director | M | 7,497 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Keller Elisabeth W | Director | M | 7,497 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Keller Elisabeth W | Director | M | 7,886 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | MURPHY ROBERT MADISON | Director | M | 7,886 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | MURPHY ROBERT MADISON | Director | M | 7,497 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | DICKERSON LAWRENCE R | Director | M | 7,886 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | DICKERSON LAWRENCE R | Director | M | 7,497 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Tudor Robert B III | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Earley Michelle A | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | RYAN ROBERT N JR | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | DEMING CLAIBORNE P | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Keller Elisabeth W | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MURPHY ROBERT MADISON | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | DICKERSON LAWRENCE R | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | SUGG LAURA A | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Nolan Jeffrey W | Director | A | 6,316 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Vaughan Paul D. | Vice President & Controller | M | 4,955 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Vaughan Paul D. | Vice President & Controller | F | 1,995 | $30.05 | $59.9K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Vaughan Paul D. | Vice President & Controller | M | 5,550 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Vaughan Paul D. | Vice President & Controller | A | 9,150 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Vaughan Paul D. | Vice President & Controller | A | 9,150 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | BOTNER E TED | EVP General Counsel & Corp Sec | M | 16,093 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | BOTNER E TED | EVP General Counsel & Corp Sec | F | 6,333 | $30.05 | $190.3K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | BOTNER E TED | EVP General Counsel & Corp Sec | M | 18,030 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | BOTNER E TED | EVP General Counsel & Corp Sec | A | 24,630 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | BOTNER E TED | EVP General Counsel & Corp Sec | A | 36,940 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hambly Eric M | President & CEO | M | 35,589 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hambly Eric M | President & CEO | F | 14,005 | $30.05 | $420.8K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hambly Eric M | President & CEO | M | 39,860 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hambly Eric M | President & CEO | A | 77,210 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hambly Eric M | President & CEO | A | 115,820 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel R | Senior Vice President | M | 9,899 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel R | Senior Vice President | F | 2,411 | $30.05 | $72.4K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel R | Senior Vice President | M | 11,090 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel R | Senior Vice President | A | 14,980 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | Hanchera Daniel R | Senior Vice President | A | 14,980 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MIRELES THOMAS J | Executive Vice President & CFO | M | 35,589 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MIRELES THOMAS J | Executive Vice President & CFO | F | 14,005 | $30.05 | $420.8K |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MIRELES THOMAS J | Executive Vice President & CFO | M | 39,860 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 3, 2026 | MIRELES THOMAS J | Executive Vice President & CFO | A | 36,610 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
1 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 1 mixed, 0 neutral. Avg impact: 5.0/10.
No press releases analyzed yet. Press releases are collected from GlobeNewsWire and analyzed by the LLM pipeline.
Current analyst consensus: Strong Sell (8% buy). Based on 24 analysts: 0 strong buy, 2 buy, 15 hold, 6 sell, 1 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$44.40 mean target
+14.9% upside
Buy (2.81)
$36.00 Low
$70.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $38.63 |
| Target Low | $36.00 |
| Target Mean | $44.40 |
| Target Median | $44.00 |
| Target High | $70.00 |
| # Analysts | 15 |
| Recommendation | Buy (2.81) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$1.32 | $0.65 | $1.87 | 389.0% | -1.2% | 6↑ 7↓ | $0.9B | 27.1% | 13 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$1.14 | $0.48 | $1.47 | 178.7% | +2.4% | 5↑ 8↓ | $0.8B | 10.9% | 13 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$3.85 | $2.00 | $5.20 | 180.9% | -1.2% | 3↑ 12↓ | $3.3B | 20.4% | 15 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$3.49 | $2.36 | $5.70 | -9.2% | -7.3% | 6↑ 9↓ | $3.1B | -4.2% | 15 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.320 | |
| 7d ago | $1.306 | +0.015 |
| 30d ago | $1.336 | -0.015 |
| 60d ago | $1.185 | +0.135 |
| 90d ago | $0.262 | +1.058 |
10 analyst firms have rated this stock: 4 upgrades, 0 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Keybanc | UPGRADE | Sector Weight | Overweight |
| May 27, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 26, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| May 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Apr 15, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Johnson Rice | UPGRADE | Hold | Accumulate |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Barclays | UPGRADE | Underweight | Equal-Weight |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Piper Sandler | UPGRADE | Neutral | Overweight |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Mar 5, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 3, 2026 | BMO Capital | MAINTAIN | Market Perform | Market Perform |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Piper Sandler | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Underweight | Underweight |
| Dec 12, 2025 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 1 | 8% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 26% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 4% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
1 members of Congress traded this stock: 0 buys, 1 sells.
Congressional Trades
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Michael McCaul | R | HOUSE | SELL | $50,001 - $100,000 | Murphy Oil Corp | Mar 12, 2026 (21d) |
55°
Neutral
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
6 mentions
1 bullish
0 bearish
4 time periods
Reddit Sentiment History
| Date | Mentions | Sentiment | Bullish | Bearish | Threads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | 2 | 58° Warm | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| May 7, 2026 | 1 | 50° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 2 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 1 | 56° Neutral | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Recent Reddit Threads
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 74.9% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 522,135 | Exempt: 244 | TRF Vol: 697,366 | Short Ratio: 74.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 8, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 70.6% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 493,631 | Exempt: 10 | TRF Vol: 699,210 | Short Ratio: 70.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 71.1% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 422,344 | Exempt: 197 | TRF Vol: 594,000 | Short Ratio: 71.1% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 4, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 68.0% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 649,009 | Exempt: 15 | TRF Vol: 954,670 | Short Ratio: 68.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 72.6% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 421,477 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 580,558 | Short Ratio: 72.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 2, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 80.6% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 521,977 | Exempt: 32 | TRF Vol: 647,286 | Short Ratio: 80.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 62.0% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 336,767 | Exempt: 10 | TRF Vol: 542,948 | Short Ratio: 62.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 66.0% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 471,031 | Exempt: 33 | TRF Vol: 713,193 | Short Ratio: 66.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 75.7% short (0.4M / 0.5M)
Short: 408,051 | Exempt: 37 | TRF Vol: 538,949 | Short Ratio: 75.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 75.4% short (0.5M / 0.6M)
Short: 468,049 | Exempt: 254 | TRF Vol: 620,673 | Short Ratio: 75.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 65.7% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 333,747 | Exempt: 11 | TRF Vol: 507,623 | Short Ratio: 65.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 7, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 70.7% short (0.7M / 0.9M)
Short: 658,050 | Exempt: 3 | TRF Vol: 931,335 | Short Ratio: 70.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 75.6% short (1.0M / 1.3M)
Short: 952,600 | Exempt: 117 | TRF Vol: 1,260,235 | Short Ratio: 75.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 6, 2026
earnings_calendar
MUR Q1 2026 Earnings Before Market Open — 2026-05-06
May 5, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: MUR — 73.7% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 424,325 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 575,946 | Short Ratio: 73.7% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)