Markets· August 17, 2026 at 10:23 a.m.
Marathon Petroleum Outperforms S&P 500, Analysts Maintain Bullish Stance
Key takeaways
- Marathon Petroleum Corporation has outperformed the S&P 500 over the past year
- The company's Q2 2026 results showed strong growth in net income, total revenue, and adjusted EBITDA
- 18 analysts covering MPC stock maintain a 'Moderate Buy' consensus, with seven suggesting a 'Strong Buy'
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC), a leading U.S. downstream and midstream energy company based in Findlay, Ohio, has outperformed the broader market significantly over the past year. The company's shares have gained 119%, while the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 30.4%. In 2026, MPC stock is up 112.6% on a YTD basis, surpassing the SPX's 13.9% rise. The company's strong Q2 2026 results, announced on Aug. 4, saw net income attributable to MPC jump 347.7% year over year to $17.73 per share.
