Companies /Energy

Murphy Oil Corp

NYSE: MUR Oil & Gas E&p
$44.34
▲ $1.97 (+4.65%) today
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24/7 Rating SELL
Our 12-month price target
$36.67
−18.2% downside by Oct 2027
Price when calculated $44.86 Oct 23, 2026
Street consensus $41.93 16 analysts
Ours vs. the Street −12.5% Our target vs. consensus

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. Recalculated at least weekly and after every earnings report.

How we calculate it →
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$30$35$40$45Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 23$40.11$36.67$32.20
$30$35$40$45Oct 2025Oct 2027Oct 23$40.11$36.67$32.20

Analyst Sentiment

16ANALYSTS
Buy319%
Hold1169%
Sell213%
The Bottom Line

Murphy Oil faces potential headwinds at current valuations. Our analysis suggests 18.2% downside risk to our $36.67 target. Investors may want to consider reducing exposure or waiting for a better entry point.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
+0.4%
Earnings Growth
Strong earnings acceleration
+3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.8%
Price Position
Trading near 52-week high
+1.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$30$35$40$45’26’27’28’29’30’31$42.01$32.90$29.34
$30$35$40$45’26’27’28’29’30’31$42.01$32.90$29.34

Prediction History

MUR Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$40$60Jul 31Oct 16$34.97$41.74
$40$60Jul 31Oct 16$34.97$41.74
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$34.97 $41.74 SELL −16.2%
$36.99 $38.68 HOLD −4.4%
$36.83 $37.66 HOLD −2.2%
$36.50 $36.34 HOLD +0.5%
$48.34 $37.39 BUY +29.3%
$48.99 $38.50 BUY +27.3%
$72.22 $36.44 BUY +98.2%
$50.81 $35.63 BUY +42.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MUR stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects MUR could trade at an average price of $35.00, with a potential range between $26.25 and $43.76. This represents a potential 22.0% decline from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is MUR a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates MUR as a SELL. Significant downside (-18.2%) Among Wall Street analysts, 3 rate it Buy, 11 rate it Hold, and 2 rate it Sell.

What is the MUR stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

Our optimistic scenario for MUR projects a price of $40.11 over the next 12 months. Even under favorable conditions, this suggests limited upside from today’s price of $44.86, indicating the stock may currently be trading near or above fair value.

What is the downside risk for MUR stock?

In our conservative scenario, MUR could trade as low as $32.20 over the next 12 months, representing a 28.2% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →