28,045 Shares in Marathon Petroleum Corporation $MPC Acquired by Infrastructure Capital Advisors LLC

Infrastructure Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund acquired 28,045 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,561,000.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of MPC. Navalign LLC bought a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the fourth quarter worth approximately $30,000. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC bought a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the fourth quarter worth approximately $31,000. WFA of San Diego LLC bought a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. Berbice Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Marathon Petroleum by 100.0% in the fourth quarter. Berbice Capital Management LLC now owns 200 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock worth $33,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. Institutional investors own 76.77% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Marathon Petroleum

In other news, VP Michael A. Henschen II sold 6,336 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, June 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $268.82, for a total transaction of $1,703,243.52. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 16,900 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,543,058. This represents a 27.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

More Marathon Petroleum News

Here are the key news stories impacting Marathon Petroleum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Marathon Petroleum was added to Zacks’ Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list, reinforcing a bullish growth outlook for the refining company. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for June 16th
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo reaffirmed its Buy rating on Marathon Petroleum, which can help support investor confidence in the stock. Wells Fargo Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Marathon Petroleum (MPC)
• Positive Sentiment: One recent analysis said MPC may still be undervalued despite its strong multi-month performance, suggesting upside remains if fundamentals hold up. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Stock Could Be 5.5% Undervalued Despite Its Strong Run
• Neutral Sentiment: Marathon Petroleum announced it will report second-quarter 2026 financial results on August 4, giving investors a future catalyst but no immediate operational surprise. Marathon Petroleum Corp. to Report Second-Quarter Financial Results on August 4, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Recent coverage comparing MPC with Delek and reviewing its move alongside the energy sector did not include a company-specific catalyst, but it reflects ongoing investor focus on refining peers and sector trends. Delek vs. Marathon Petroleum: Which Stock Offers Better Refining Bet?
• Negative Sentiment: The stock has recently pulled back more than the broader market, which appears to be weighing on near-term trading despite the longer-term bullish backdrop. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noted that MPC is facing a new oil-market backdrop as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, which could reduce the urgency of the geopolitical supply concerns that had supported energy names. Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Faces A New Oil Reality As The Strait Of Hormuz Reopens

Marathon Petroleum Stock Down 2.3%

Marathon Petroleum stock opened at $244.63 on Thursday. The business has a fifty day moving average of $244.99 and a two-hundred day moving average of $213.77. The company has a quick ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 1.18 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31. The firm has a market cap of $71.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 15.97, a P/E/G ratio of 0.38 and a beta of 0.52. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a twelve month low of $158.00 and a twelve month high of $272.46.

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, May 5th. The oil and gas company reported $1.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.74 by $0.91. Marathon Petroleum had a return on equity of 16.22% and a net margin of 3.36%.The company had revenue of $34.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $33.42 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned ($0.24) earnings per share. Marathon Petroleum’s revenue was up 8.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts forecast that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 31.95 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Marathon Petroleum Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th were issued a dividend of $1.00 per share. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 20th. Marathon Petroleum’s dividend payout ratio is currently 26.11%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Bank of America increased their price objective on Marathon Petroleum from $224.00 to $260.00 in a research note on Tuesday, May 26th. Mizuho upped their target price on Marathon Petroleum from $224.00 to $284.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday, May 27th. BMO Capital Markets restated an “outperform” rating on shares of Marathon Petroleum in a report on Friday, June 12th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on Marathon Petroleum from $264.00 to $291.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Marathon Petroleum from $235.00 to $257.00 in a report on Wednesday, May 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Marathon Petroleum currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $272.94.

Marathon Petroleum Profile

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) is a U.S.-based downstream energy company engaged principally in the refining, marketing, supply and transportation of petroleum products. The company was formed through a spin-off from Marathon Oil in 2011 and operates an integrated system of refining and logistics assets that support the production and distribution of transportation fuels and other refined petroleum products.

Marathon Petroleum’s operations include refining crude oil into gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, asphalt and other specialty products, as well as managing the distribution and storage infrastructure needed to move those products to market.