Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Price Target Raised to $453 by Morgan Stanley
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowMarathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) is up over 150% since the start of 2026, driven by high global refining margins due to the Iran crisis. Morgan Stanley has raised its price target on MPC from $265 to $453, indicating an upside of over 9% from current levels and surpassing the recent high of around $411. Analysts are optimistic about Marathon's ability to sustain its performance amid ongoing challenges in the refining sector. This matters for investors as Marathon is expected to repurchase about 20% of its market value by the end of next year, potentially enhancing per-share earnings.
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About Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)
Marathon Petroleum is one of the largest U.S. oil refiners, with extensive midstream and retail assets.
The Energy sector covers oil, gas and energy-equipment companies sensitive to commodity prices.
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