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Murphy Oil - MUR Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $32.08
  • Forecasted Upside: 46.81%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 9 Hold Ratings
  • 2 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$21.85 As of 05/9/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.47 (2.20%)

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Analyst Price Target for MUR

Analyst Price Target is $32.08
▲ +46.81% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Murphy Oil in the last 3 months. The average price target is $32.08, with a high forecast of $45.00 and a low forecast of $22.00. The average price target represents a 46.81% upside from the last price of $21.85.

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5/248/2411/242/255/255/26$14$22$31$40$49Closing price on 05/11/25: $21.85High$45.00Average$32.08Low$22.00




Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 13 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Murphy Oil. This rating has held steady since August 2024, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
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11/18/2023
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  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
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2/16/2024
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  • 6 buy ratings
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5/16/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 6 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
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8/14/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 9 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
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11/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
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2/10/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
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  • 9 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
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4/11/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings
Ratings as of
5/11/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 9 hold ratings
  • 2 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
5/9/2025BarclaysLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$24.00 ➝ $22.00
4/23/2025BarclaysDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$32.00 ➝ $24.00
4/22/2025Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$34.00 ➝ $35.00
4/21/2025KeyCorpReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Sector Weight
4/15/2025Morgan StanleySet TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$27.00
4/11/2025ScotiabankLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$36.00 ➝ $22.00
4/7/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$28.00 ➝ $23.00
3/27/2025Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$37.00 ➝ $32.00
3/18/2025BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$34.00 ➝ $32.00
3/13/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$33.00 ➝ $28.00
3/6/2025Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$35.00 ➝ $34.00
2/3/2025BarclaysReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight
2/3/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight
2/3/2025BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$37.00 ➝ $34.00
2/3/2025UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$34.00 ➝ $32.00
2/3/2025KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $37.00
1/31/2025Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$35.00 ➝ $31.00
1/31/2025Truist FinancialDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$42.00 ➝ $31.00
1/29/2025Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$39.00 ➝ $35.00
1/23/2025Roth CapitalSet Target$37.00
1/22/2025Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$37.00
1/13/2025Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $42.00
12/17/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$42.00 ➝ $39.00
12/16/2024MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$50.00 ➝ $45.00
12/9/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $34.00
12/9/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$39.00 ➝ $35.00
11/18/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$39.00 ➝ $38.00
11/18/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$43.00 ➝ $42.00
11/11/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$38.00 ➝ $37.00
10/16/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $50.00
10/15/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$44.00 ➝ $43.00
10/10/2024ScotiabankLower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$47.00 ➝ $36.00
10/7/2024The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$44.00 ➝ $39.00
10/4/2024BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$42.00 ➝ $40.00
10/3/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$46.00 ➝ $38.00
9/30/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $42.00
9/27/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$41.00 ➝ $39.00
9/18/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $39.00
9/16/2024Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$43.00 ➝ $39.00
9/16/2024MizuhoLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$59.00 ➝ $50.00
9/12/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$47.00 ➝ $39.00
8/23/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$47.00 ➝ $41.00
8/15/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$54.00 ➝ $44.00
8/15/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $47.00
8/13/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$49.00 ➝ $45.00
8/12/2024BarclaysLower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$54.00 ➝ $46.00
8/9/2024ScotiabankDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
7/22/2024Truist FinancialLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$59.00 ➝ $55.00
7/18/2024Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer Perform
7/18/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$55.00 ➝ $54.00
7/12/2024ScotiabankLower TargetSector Outperform ➝ Sector Outperform$50.00 ➝ $47.00
5/13/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $59.00
4/22/2024KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $54.00
4/19/2024Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$49.00 ➝ $55.00
4/15/2024MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$53.00 ➝ $55.00
4/11/2024ScotiabankDowngradeSector Outperform ➝ Sector Perform$46.00 ➝ $50.00
4/10/2024BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$54.00
4/5/2024Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $59.00
4/4/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$51.00 ➝ $52.00
3/21/2024MizuhoReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$50.00 ➝ $53.00
3/20/2024Roth MkmReiterated RatingBuy
1/30/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $49.00
1/29/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$45.00 ➝ $43.00
1/24/2024Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$56.00 ➝ $50.00
1/11/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$53.00 ➝ $50.00
12/14/2023UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $45.00
11/28/2023Truist FinancialReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$57.00
11/16/2023Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $56.00
10/12/2023Evercore ISIBoost Target$39.00 ➝ $41.00
10/4/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $53.00
10/2/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$46.00 ➝ $48.00
9/18/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$51.00 ➝ $53.00
8/28/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$45.00 ➝ $46.00
8/23/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$47.00 ➝ $53.00
8/18/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$43.00 ➝ $46.00
8/17/2023UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$38.00 ➝ $50.00
8/16/2023MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$48.00 ➝ $51.00
8/14/2023Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$50.00 ➝ $53.00
8/4/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$40.00 ➝ $44.00
7/24/2023Truist FinancialLower Target$60.00 ➝ $52.00
7/10/2023KeyCorpInitiated CoverageOverweight$47.00
6/13/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$59.00 ➝ $51.00
6/5/2023Truist FinancialBoost Target$56.00 ➝ $60.00
5/19/2023MizuhoLower Target$50.00 ➝ $48.00
5/18/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$60.00 ➝ $59.00
5/15/2023Morgan StanleyBoost Target$43.00 ➝ $44.00
4/21/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$34.00 ➝ $41.00
4/19/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$44.00 ➝ $43.00
4/19/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$61.00 ➝ $60.00
4/19/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$45.00
4/17/2023Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$41.00
4/11/2023Truist FinancialUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$49.00 ➝ $56.00
3/27/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$45.00 ➝ $44.00
3/10/2023MizuhoLower Target$51.00 ➝ $50.00
3/8/2023Roth CapitalReiterated RatingBuy
3/7/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$66.00 ➝ $61.00
1/27/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$44.00 ➝ $47.00
1/24/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$47.00 ➝ $45.00
1/24/2023Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold$46.00 ➝ $49.00
1/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$48.00 ➝ $44.00
1/10/2023MizuhoReiterated RatingBuy$53.00 ➝ $51.00
12/14/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$48.00 ➝ $47.00
12/12/2022Truist FinancialDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$46.00
12/5/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$56.00
11/23/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $50.00
11/17/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$62.00 ➝ $68.00
11/4/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$45.00 ➝ $48.00
10/24/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$51.00 ➝ $53.00
10/19/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$38.00 ➝ $44.00
10/19/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$49.00 ➝ $48.00
10/19/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$46.00
10/18/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$46.00 ➝ $62.00
9/15/2022Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$61.00 ➝ $73.00
8/22/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$34.00 ➝ $38.00
7/22/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$49.00 ➝ $47.00
7/20/2022MKM PartnersReiterated RatingBuy$38.00
7/19/2022MizuhoLower TargetBuy$59.00 ➝ $51.00
7/5/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetNeutral$45.00 ➝ $34.00
6/6/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetEqual Weight$53.00 ➝ $49.00
5/31/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$58.00 ➝ $59.00
5/18/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNA$49.00
5/5/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$51.00
4/22/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$35.00 ➝ $53.00
4/21/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$41.00 ➝ $60.00
4/7/2022Piper SandlerUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$38.00 ➝ $54.00
3/31/2022MizuhoBoost TargetBuy$42.00 ➝ $58.00
3/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$30.00 ➝ $38.00
3/10/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$32.00 ➝ $38.00
2/11/2022MizuhoUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$33.00 ➝ $42.00
1/25/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$33.00 ➝ $35.00
1/14/2022Truist FinancialBoost Target$40.00 ➝ $43.00
1/5/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight
1/3/2022MizuhoLower Target$34.00 ➝ $33.00
12/7/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$29.00 ➝ $37.00
11/10/2021MKM PartnersBoost TargetBuy$34.00 ➝ $37.00
10/26/2021MizuhoBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Neutral$28.00 ➝ $34.00
10/21/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetReduce ➝ Neutral$22.00 ➝ $29.00
10/7/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$37.00 ➝ $40.00
10/6/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$28.00 ➝ $32.00
7/15/2021MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$24.00 ➝ $28.00
7/1/2021Truist FinancialBoost TargetBuy$24.00 ➝ $36.00
6/18/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$21.00 ➝ $28.00
5/19/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$20.00 ➝ $21.00
5/17/2021MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$21.00 ➝ $24.00
4/20/2021MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$22.00 ➝ $21.00
4/19/2021Truist FinancialBoost Target$17.00 ➝ $21.00
4/15/2021ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$16.00 ➝ $20.00
3/11/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$14.00 ➝ $20.00
1/29/2021Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$16.00 ➝ $15.00
1/21/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$16.00 ➝ $17.00
1/14/2021ScotiabankUpgradeSector Underperform ➝ Sector Perform$11.00 ➝ $16.00
1/14/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$15.00 ➝ $16.00
1/7/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$13.00 ➝ $15.00
12/15/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$11.00
12/11/2020Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$14.00
11/19/2020ScotiabankLower TargetUnderperform$13.00 ➝ $11.00
11/6/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetNeutral$15.00 ➝ $10.00
10/20/2020KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight$20.00 ➝ $13.00
9/24/2020ScotiabankReiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Underperform
9/23/2020ScotiabankDowngradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Underperform$13.00
9/14/2020MKM PartnersUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$15.00 ➝ $14.00
9/1/2020Truist FinancialInitiated CoverageBuy$22.00
8/26/2020Johnson RiceInitiated CoverageBuy
8/21/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$10.00 ➝ $12.00
8/13/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$12.00 ➝ $15.00
8/4/2020Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageHold$15.00
7/15/2020Wolfe ResearchDowngradePeer Perform ➝ Underperform$11.00 ➝ $10.00
7/13/2020ScotiabankBoost TargetSector Perform$9.00 ➝ $14.00
7/8/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$9.00 ➝ $10.00
6/29/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$5.50 ➝ $15.00
6/22/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$13.50 ➝ $14.50
6/19/2020MizuhoUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$8.00 ➝ $16.00
6/11/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$16.00 ➝ $20.00
6/8/2020MKM PartnersDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$16.00
5/21/2020MizuhoBoost TargetUnderperform$5.00 ➝ $8.00
5/19/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$4.00 ➝ $6.00
5/19/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$8.00 ➝ $9.00
(Data available from 5/12/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.98 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 19 very positive mentions
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  • 8 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/13/2024
  • 10 very positive mentions
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  • 4 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/12/2024
  • 26 very positive mentions
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12/12/2024
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1/11/2025
  • 15 very positive mentions
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  • 7 negative mentions
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2/10/2025
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3/12/2025
  • 34 very positive mentions
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  • 4 negative mentions
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4/11/2025
  • 36 very positive mentions
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5/11/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 36 very positive mentions
  • 21 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Murphy Oil logo
Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids. The company was formerly known as Murphy Corporation and changed its name to Murphy Oil Corporation in 1964. The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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Today's Range

Now: $21.85
Low: $21.32
High: $22.27

50 Day Range

MA: $23.53
Low: $19.39
High: $29.24

52 Week Range

Now: $21.85
Low: $18.95
High: $44.73

Volume

3,089,930 shs

Average Volume

2,160,569 shs

Market Capitalization

$3.12 billion

P/E Ratio

8.12

Dividend Yield

6.08%

Beta

1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Murphy Oil?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued reports on Murphy Oil in the last twelve months: Barclays PLC, BMO Capital Markets, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Roth Capital, Scotiabank, StockNews.com, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Truist Financial Co., UBS Group AG, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Murphy Oil?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Murphy Oil in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $32.08, suggesting a possible upside of 46.8%. Mizuho has the highest price target set, predicting MUR will reach $45.00 in the next twelve months. Barclays PLC has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $22.00 for Murphy Oil in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Murphy Oil?

Murphy Oil currently has 2 sell ratings, 9 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in MUR, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Murphy Oil?

Other companies that are similar to Murphy Oil include Exxon Mobil, Chevron, Hess, Occidental Petroleum and Antero Resources. Learn More about companies similar to Murphy Oil.

How do I contact Murphy Oil's investor relations team?

Murphy Oil's physical mailing address is 300 PEACH STREET P.O. BOX 7000, EL DORADO AR, 71731. The oil and gas producer's listed phone number is (281) 675-9000 and its investor relations email address is investorrelations@murphyoilcorp.com. The official website for Murphy Oil is www.murphyoilcorp.com. Learn More about contacing Murphy Oil investor relations.