Marathon Oil: Pre-Earnings Wall Street Ratings

As of February 7, 2018, Reuters reported 26 analysts covering Marathon Oil (MRO) stock. About 16% of them have recommended a “strong buy” for the stock, and 42% have recommended a “buy.” The remaining 42% have rated it a “hold.” There are no “sell” or “strong sell” recommendations.

The median target price for Marathon Oil stock is $21.50, which is 32% higher than its February 7, 2018, closing price of $16.33. In the last three months, MRO’s median target price has risen from $17 to $21.50.

Based on analysts’ median price targets for other oil and gas companies, Devon Energy (DVN) and Murphy Oil (MUR) have potential upsides of 36% and 22%, respectively, from their February 7, 2018, closing prices. RSP Permian (RSPP) has a potential upside of 43%.