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Here is how Marathon Petroleum (MPC) and PBF Energy (PBF) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Why Marathon Petroleum Stock Is Back in Focus Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is drawing renewed attention after recent Zacks research highlighted its Value grade of A and a Rank #2, alongside brokerage sentiment that clusters between Strong Buy and Buy. Over the past year, Marathon Petroleum’s share price return has been strong, with the stock gaining 44.14% over 90 days and 15.98% over 30 days. This helped lift the latest share price to $362.27 and contributed to a 1-year total shareholder return...

ExxonMobil's refining and chemical margins rest on capacity that is offline elsewhere, which makes a return to normal supply the risk worth weighing.

Based on the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), Marathon Petroleum (MPC) should be added to one's portfolio. Wall Street analysts' overly optimistic recommendations cast doubt on the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric. So, is the stock worth buying?

VLO's $7.9B cash balance and strong capital returns provide flexibility, while refinery upgrades could further support cash generation.

US refining stocks are rallying at full speed. The country’s two largest refiners, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) and Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:VLO) have both more than doubled in value since the beginning of 2026. The impressive gains are driven by an unusually sharp surge in global refining margins as the ongoing disruptions have significantly reduced […]

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.16% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up by +0.51%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are up +0.15%, and September E-mini...

MPC offers a cheaper valuation and MPLX stability, but VLO's stronger balance sheet and momentum give it the edge in this refiner face-off.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

A Joint Economic Committee minority report found Trump held as much as $45.6M in oil and gas stocks in 2025, a portfolio now worth up to $61.1M

Phillips 66's 17.5% monthly rally rides on stronger refining margins and midstream growth, but valuation and lower 2027 earnings temper the upside.

Does Marathon Petroleum (MPC) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

Delek's cash flow is improving as refining margins and optimization efforts gain traction, while low valuation, leverage and regulatory uncertainty shape the case.

Delek US Holdings has surged past its own analyst targets after a stunning 215% one-year run, and its CEO just said all options are on the table. The question is whether any strategic buyer can still justify the price.

Two downstream start-ups and an early deepwater delivery were readable weeks ahead; the price that made them pay was not.

The EPA is allowing an earlier switch to cheaper winter-grade gasoline, potentially shaving 10 to 30 cents a gallon off prices. The relief may be short-lived.

The EPA is allowing an earlier switch to cheaper winter-grade gasoline, potentially shaving 10 to 30 cents a gallon off prices. The relief may be short-lived.

VLO's refining outlook is supported by tight global fuel inventories, constrained capacity and strong international export demand.

Phillips 66 stock has delivered a very strong 5 year gain while both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the earnings multiples currently indicate the shares trade at a discount to what those models suggest. Over 5 years, Phillips 66 has returned 307.1%, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price still leaves a margin between market price and estimated intrinsic value. The collapse of merger talks with Marathon Petroleum and the greenlight for the...

While crude oil is up about 50% in 2026, gasoline and diesel have risen more sharply. And the refiners are along for the ride.

Earlier this year, Phillips 66 reported very large year-on-year growth in adjusted Q2 earnings as wartime supply shortages and tighter global refining capacity lifted margins, while it advanced projects such as the Western Gateway pipeline and reduced debt alongside shareholder dividends and buybacks. Preliminary merger talks with Marathon Petroleum for a potential US$180.00 billion combination ultimately fell through amid regulatory and antitrust concerns, leaving investors to reassess...

Reports surfaced on August 14that refining giants Phillips 66 (NYSE:PSX) and Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) held preliminary talks earlier this year regarding a potential $180 billion mega-merger. The deal ultimately collapsed, largely due to regulatory hurdles; combining the two entities would have concentrated roughly 25% of U.S. refining capacity under one roof, triggering intense antitrust […]

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:MPC) was held by 54 hedge funds at the end of Q1 2026 in the Insider Monkey database, down from 64 in the previous quarter. That said, while the number of hedge fund holders decreased, their cumulative investment value increased from $1.1 billion in Q4 2025 to $1.58 billion in Q1 2026. […]

Marathon Petroleum has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet the stock now screens as only roughly in line with its estimated intrinsic value and wider valuation checks suggest it is not a clear bargain. After a sharp recent move, the question for investors is whether the current price fairly reflects that performance or already builds in optimistic expectations. Over the past 5 years Marathon Petroleum has returned roughly 7x an initial investment, which places extra focus on whether...

A five-year correlation this low is not a statistical curiosity; it is what an earnings stream built on barrels and product margins looks like beside the index.

Few large-cap stocks offer a more direct way to capitalize on today's powerful transportation-fuel margins than Valero Energy (VLO).

In recent months, Marathon Petroleum has reported exceptionally strong quarterly results, running its refineries near record capacity as fuel shortages and high refining margins emerge amid the Iran war and broader crude supply disruptions. This operating performance, combined with sector-wide earnings strength and commentary that refiners were mispriced, has sharpened investor focus on how long elevated refining conditions and infrastructure investments can support Marathon’s business...

With 88% of S&P 500 companies having reported second-quarter results, Energy has delivered the strongest earnings growth of the index’s 11 sectors at 147% year-over-year and the strongest revenue growth at 42.5%.

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