Murphy Oil Corporation
$ 31.89
1.21%
26 Feb - close price
- Market Cap 4,497,700,000 USD
- Current Price $ 31.89
- High / Low $ 32.54 / 30.29
- Stock P/E 43.76
- Book Value 35.84
- EPS 0.72
- Next Earning Report 2026-05-06
- Dividend Per Share $1.30
- Dividend Yield 4.13 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-03-02
- ROA 0.03 %
- ROE 0.03 %
- 52 Week High 34.82
- 52 Week Low 18.03
About
Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and natural gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
Analyst Target Price
$30.73
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-01-28 | 2025-11-05 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-05-07 | 2025-01-30 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-08-08 | 2024-05-02 | 2024-01-25 | 2023-11-02 | 2023-08-03 | 2023-05-03 |
| Reported EPS | 0.14 | 0.41 | 0.27 | 0.56 | 0.35 | 0.93 | 0.81 | 0.85 | 0.9 | 1.59 | 0.79 | 1.24 |
| Estimated EPS | -0.03 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 1.03 | 1.43 | 0.82 | 0.98 |
| Surprise | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -0.22 | 0.29 | 0.08 | 0.03 | -0.13 | 0.16 | -0.03 | 0.26 |
| Surprise Percentage | 566.6667% | 127.7778% | 58.8235% | 14.2857% | -38.5965% | 45.3125% | 10.9589% | 3.6585% | -12.6214% | 11.1888% | -3.6585% | 26.5306% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-05-06 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 0.16 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Mar 2026 | Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | 2026-03-02 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-06-02 | 2025-03-03 | 2024-12-02 | 2024-09-03 | 2024-06-03 | 2024-03-04 | 2023-12-01 |
| Amount | $0.35 | $0.325 | $0.325 | $0.325 | $0.325 | $0.3 | $0.3 | $0.3 | $0.3 | $0.275 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $1.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.13% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-03-02 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-02-17 |
Recent News: MUR
2026-02-24 21:51:25
Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) is hosting a three-part webinar series in March 2026 to detail its offshore exploration and development strategy, with a particular focus on its growing business in Vietnam. The series will cover strategic exploration and development, specific operations in Vietnam, and the basics of production sharing contracts. These webinars are designed for investors and stakeholders, featuring discussions with senior leadership and live Q&A sessions.
2026-02-24 19:49:00
Murphy Oil Corp., an independent energy company, is finding success with its offshore operations globally, however, its ventures in Côte d’Ivoire are proving to be an exception. The article highlights Murphy's offshore activities while touching upon other industry news such as data centers and rising power prices, private capital in deal flow, enzyme-based chemistry in shale EOR, and A&D activities.
2026-02-24 09:51:25
Murphy Oil's initial two wells in a three-well exploration project off the coast of Côte d'Ivoire have been unsuccessful, with the second well, Caracal-1X, confirming a dry hole. Despite these setbacks, Murphy Oil, in partnership with PETROCI, remains committed to drilling the Bubale-1X well in a geologically distinct play. The company also reported significant progress and increased resource estimates from its Hai Su Vang oil discovery in Vietnam, which it is further appraising.
2026-02-23 21:41:47
Murphy Oil Corporation announced that its Caracal-1X exploration well in Block CI-102 offshore Côte d’Ivoire will be plugged and abandoned as a dry hole despite encountering hydrocarbon shows. The company, along with partner PETROCI, remains committed to proceeding with the Bubale-1X well in Block CI-709, which targets an independent geological play. Murphy Oil holds a 90% working interest in Block CI-102 and operates it.
2026-02-18 14:57:49
Murphy Oil (MUR) is positioned as a mid-cap U.S. exploration and production company with strong ties to North American crude prices, focusing on capital discipline, shareholder returns, and oil-weighted production. While analysts offer a mixed but generally constructive outlook, investors view MUR as a tactical play on the energy market, offering potential for income and diversification but subject to commodity price volatility. The stock's performance is closely linked to WTI and Brent prices, with conservative leverage and a base dividend policy aiming for shareholder-friendly returns.
2026-02-18 03:16:17
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) is presented as a mid-cap U.S. exploration and production company generating significant cash, increasing dividends, and executing stock buybacks. The article explores how MUR's performance is tied to North American crude prices and management's capital allocation strategy, posing the question of whether its upside justifies the inherent risk. It delves into analyst perspectives, social sentiment, and key drivers U.S. investors should consider when evaluating MUR for their portfolios.

