Generali Asset Management SPA SGR Cuts Stock Position in Marathon Petroleum Corporation $MPC

Generali Asset Management SPA SGR decreased its holdings in shares of Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) by 9.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 37,434 shares of the oil and gas company’s stock after selling 3,791 shares during the period. Generali Asset Management SPA SGR’s holdings in Marathon Petroleum were worth $6,088,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Kohmann Bosshard Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in Marathon Petroleum in the 4th quarter valued at about $31,000. KERR FINANCIAL PLANNING Corp acquired a new position in shares of Marathon Petroleum during the third quarter valued at approximately $39,000. WFA of San Diego LLC purchased a new position in shares of Marathon Petroleum in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. IAG Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum in the third quarter worth approximately $39,000. Finally, Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Marathon Petroleum in the fourth quarter worth approximately $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 76.77% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

MPC has been the topic of a number of research reports. Scotiabank raised their target price on shares of Marathon Petroleum from $174.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock a “sector outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 22nd. Citigroup increased their price target on Marathon Petroleum from $243.00 to $257.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Wednesday. Weiss Ratings cut Marathon Petroleum from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a report on Wednesday. Piper Sandler raised their target price on Marathon Petroleum from $197.00 to $228.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 9th. Finally, Raymond James Financial reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Marathon Petroleum in a report on Wednesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $257.25.

Insider Buying and Selling at Marathon Petroleum

In related news, insider Ricky D. Hessling sold 1,626 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, March 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $228.18, for a total value of $371,020.68. Following the sale, the insider owned 7,525 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,717,054.50. The trade was a 17.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders sold 4,473 shares of company stock valued at $1,015,428 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.17% of the company’s stock.

Marathon Petroleum Price Performance

Shares of MPC opened at $245.02 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $229.28 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $200.99. The stock has a market cap of $71.53 billion, a PE ratio of 15.99, a P/E/G ratio of 0.34 and a beta of 0.53. Marathon Petroleum Corporation has a 1-year low of $149.65 and a 1-year high of $261.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, a current ratio of 1.18 and a quick ratio of 0.74.

Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, May 5th. The oil and gas company reported $1.65 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.74 by $0.91. Marathon Petroleum had a net margin of 3.36% and a return on equity of 16.22%. The firm had revenue of $34.20 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $33.42 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted ($0.24) EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.5% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, analysts forecast that Marathon Petroleum Corporation will post 27.28 EPS for the current year.

Marathon Petroleum Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 20th will be given 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 is Wednesday, May 20th. Marathon Petroleum’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 26.11%.

Marathon Petroleum News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Marathon Petroleum reported a strong earnings beat, with EPS coming in 110% above expectations, reinforcing the view that the company’s refining business is performing well. Marathon Petroleum Corporation Just Beat EPS By 110%: Here’s What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
• Positive Sentiment: Goldman Sachs raised its price target on MPC to $291 from $264 and kept a buy rating, suggesting meaningful upside from current levels. Marathon Petroleum had its price target raised by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $264.00 to $291.00.
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan also lifted its price target on Marathon Petroleum to $257 from $235, adding to the positive analyst momentum around the stock. Marathon Petroleum had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $235.00 to $257.00.
• Positive Sentiment: TD Cowen reportedly raised its price target on MPC to $320, further reinforcing the bullish valuation case. Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) Price Target Raised to $320.00 at TD Cowen
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks and Yahoo Finance highlighted MPC as a momentum stock with strong earnings surprises and bullish price trends, which may support trader interest but does not add new company-specific fundamentals. Zacks.com featured highlights include The Vita Coco Company, Indivior Pharmaceuticals and Marathon Petroleum
• Neutral Sentiment: Marathon Petroleum was also included in another “best momentum stocks” roundup, again reflecting positive market sentiment rather than a new operational update. 3 Best Momentum Stocks to Buy Now for Big Upside in May 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: A separate analysis said Marathon Petroleum’s buyback expansion and refinery projects support its valuation story, citing stronger quarterly results and a larger repurchase program. Marathon Petroleum Buyback Expansion And Refinery Projects Underpin Valuation Story

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.