Across the recent three months, 18 analysts have shared their insights on Murphy Oil (NYSE:MUR), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
In the table below, you'll find a summary of their recent ratings, revealing the shifting sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the previous months.
Bullish | Somewhat Bullish | Indifferent | Somewhat Bearish | Bearish | |
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Total Ratings | 2 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Last 30D | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1M Ago | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
2M Ago | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
3M Ago | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $42.89, a high estimate of $55.00, and a low estimate of $36.00. A 12.27% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $48.89.
The standing of Murphy Oil among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
Analyst | Analyst Firm | Action Taken | Rating | Current Price Target | Prior Price Target |
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Tim Rezvan | Keybanc | Lowers | Overweight | $50.00 | $54.00 |
Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | Lowers | Overweight | $43.00 | $44.00 |
Paul Cheng | Scotiabank | Lowers | Sector Perform | $36.00 | $47.00 |
Neil Mehta | Goldman Sachs | Lowers | Neutral | $39.00 | $44.00 |
Phillip Jungwirth | BMO Capital | Lowers | Market Perform | $40.00 | $42.00 |
Betty Jiang | Barclays | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $38.00 | $46.00 |
Neal Dingmann | Truist Securities | Lowers | Buy | $42.00 | $55.00 |
Roger Read | Wells Fargo | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $39.00 | $41.00 |
Josh Silverstein | UBS | Lowers | Neutral | $39.00 | $45.00 |
Devin McDermott | Morgan Stanley | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $39.00 | $43.00 |
William Janela | Mizuho | Lowers | Outperform | $50.00 | $59.00 |
Arun Jayaram | JP Morgan | Lowers | Neutral | $39.00 | $47.00 |
Roger Read | Wells Fargo | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $41.00 | $47.00 |
Mark Lear | Piper Sandler | Lowers | Overweight | $44.00 | $54.00 |
Arun Jayaram | JP Morgan | Lowers | Neutral | $47.00 | $50.00 |
Josh Silverstein | UBS | Lowers | Neutral | $45.00 | $49.00 |
Betty Jiang | Barclays | Lowers | Equal-Weight | $46.00 | $54.00 |
Neal Dingmann | Truist Securities | Lowers | Buy | $55.00 | $59.00 |
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Murphy Oil's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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Murphy Oil 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.
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Challenges: Murphy Oil's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -1.46%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: Murphy Oil's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 15.95%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Murphy Oil's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 2.4%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Murphy Oil's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 1.31%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: The company maintains a balanced debt approach with a debt-to-equity ratio below industry norms, standing at 0.41.
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