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Murphy Oil Corporation
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Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Murphy Oil Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 12 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Hold
Based on 12 unique analysts
(13 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence1.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$42.00
19.39% Upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest MUR Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Tim Rezvan
KeyBanc
BuyUpgrades
$48.00
William Janela
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$39.00 $44.00
Betty Jiang
Barclays
HoldMaintains
$36.00 $43.00
Hanwen Chang
Wells Fargo
HoldMaintains
$42.00
Arun Jayaram
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$44.00 $46.00
Betty Zhang
Scotiabank
HoldMaintains
$31.00 $44.00
Arun Jayaram
JP Morgan
HoldMaintains
$44.00 $46.00
Chris Baker
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$42.00
Leo Mariani
Roth MKM
HoldMaintains
$35.00 $36.00
Neil Mehta
Goldman Sachs
HoldMaintains
$35.00
Phillip Jungwirth
BMO Capital
HoldMaintains
$38.22 $43.00
Josh Silverstein
UBS
HoldMaintains
$43.00 $44.00
Devin McDermott
Morgan Stanley
SellMaintains
$25.00 $37.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for MUR?

The analyst consensus rating for MUR is "Hold" based on 12 analyst recommendations.

What is the average price target for MUR?

The average 12-month price target for MUR is $42.00, representing an upside of 19.4% from the current price of $35.18.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.