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Murphy Oil Corporation

Murphy Oil Corporation

MURNYSEEnergy● Active
$40.13
+$1.46(+3.78%)
Market Cap$5.8B
P/E Ratio
52W High$43.34
52W Low$21.39
Overview

Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target

Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.

mur · stock forecast · 36 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026

Analyst Rating & Consensus

Based on 36 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months

SellBuy

Hold

36 analysts

consensus

Rating Breakdown

Strong Buy
0
Buy
9
Hold
25
Sell
2
Strong Sell
0
Total: 36 · Buy rate: 25.0%

12-Month Price Target

High

$48.00

Consensus

$39.36

-1.5% upside

Low

$29.00

Median: $41 · Last Close: $39.95

The Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) analyst consensus is Hold, based on ratings from 36 Wall Street analysts over the past 3 months. The average 12-month MUR price target is $39.36, representing -1.5% upside from the current price of $39.95.

12-Month Price Target Forecast

Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone

Historical priceConsensus $39 (-1.5%)

Consensus Target

$39.36

-1.5% upside

High Target

$48

20.2%

Low Target

$29

-27.4%

Current Price

$39.95

as of today

Based on analyst price targets, the MUR stock price prediction for the next 12 months ranges from $29 to $48. The consensus MUR price forecast of $39.36 implies -1.5% upside from the current price of $39.95.

Short-Term Price Prediction

Algorithmically generated · Updated daily

DatePredicted PriceChange
2026-06-09$40.521.43%

1-day model range: $40.31–$40.72. Peak: $40.72 (+1.43%).

Long-Term Stock Price Prediction

Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031

YearAvg PriceChange
2027$48+19.4%
2028$53+33.2%
2029$57+42.5%
2030$59+48.5%
2031+52.2%
Confidence:Medium

Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis

14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency

Market Sentiment

BULLISH

Based on 14 technical indicators

86%7%7%
12Buy
1Neutral
1Sell
RSI (14)48.0Neutral
MACDBEARISH

Refreshes daily from EOD close

Moving Averages · MUR · Jun 8, 2026

Simple Moving Average (SMA)
MA 5$39.14BUY
MA 10$37.75BUY
MA 20$38.37BUY
MA 50$39.17BUY
MA 100$36.45BUY
MA 200$32.79BUY
Current $MUR · Price above MA = BUY signal
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA 5$39.05BUY
EMA 10$38.58BUY
EMA 20$38.52BUY
EMA 50$38.22BUY
EMA 100$36.62BUY
EMA 200$34.04BUY
Current $MUR · Price above MA = BUY signal
How we calculate: Technical sentiment is derived from 14 indicators — SMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), EMA(5,10,20,50,100,200), RSI(14), and MACD(12,26,9) — calculated from historical EOD price data. BUY = current price above MA; SELL = below. 14 TA signals + historical EOD price data · Updated daily. Independent of analyst consensus data. Not investment advice.

Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades

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Keybanc2026-06-04
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Sector WeightOverweight
Mizuho2026-05-27
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Barclays2026-05-26
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight
Barclays2026-05-07
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight
UBS2026-04-15
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Wells Fargo2026-03-26
Maintains
Equal WeightEqual Weight
Johnson Rice2026-03-25
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HoldAccumulate
Mizuho2026-03-17
Maintains
NeutralNeutral
Barclays2026-03-13
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UnderweightEqual Weight
Piper Sandler2026-03-12
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NeutralOverweight

Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) stock. Of the recent 316 rating actions, 31 were upgrades and 40 were downgrades. 36 analysts currently cover MUR.

Analyst Recommendation Trends

Buy ratings01↑ +1
Hold ratings303
Sell ratings404

MUR analyst recommendation trends show increasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 0 to 1 per month.

Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates

Revenue This Year

$3.3B

↑ 0.3% YoY

Revenue Next Year

$3.1B

↓ 4.9% YoY

EPS This Year

$3.88

EPS Next Year

$3.40

↓ 12.4% YoY

EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated

Reported EPSHistorical estimateAnalyst forecast (future)

Analysts forecast MUR EPS of $3.88 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 9 analysts. The MUR revenue forecast is $3.3B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.

About Forecast & Price Prediction

The MUR stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 36 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus MUR price target is $39.36 (-1.5% upside), with an analyst consensus of Hold.

The MUR short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $40.52 (+1.43%). The MUR stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $48. The MUR stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $56–$63.

Murphy Oil Corporation trades on NYSE under the ticker MUR. The MUR stock outlook for 2027 is broadly mixed, supported by a Hold consensus among 25% of covering analysts.

FAQ answers synthesize analyst targets, estimates, and on-page model outputs where shown.

Frequently asked questions

MUR forecast · 8 questions

According to 36 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month MUR price target is $39.36, with a high forecast of $48.00 and a low of $29.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies -1.5% potential upside from the current price of $39.95.

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· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)

⚠ This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Short-term and long-term price predictions are algorithmically generated and carry significant uncertainty. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.