Analyst consensus rating

Marathon Petroleum Analyst Rating: Buy

MPC is rated Buy by 18 analysts with a $320.22 target. As of 2026-08-17.

Direct answer

Marathon Petroleum's consensus rating is Buy.

18 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $320.22.
Forecast evidence checked August 17, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$358.17
Average price target
$320.22
High price target
$376.00
Low price target
$186.00
Low target gap
-48.1%
Target upside
-10.6%
High target gap
+5%
Target range width
53%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
18
Evidence date
August 17, 2026
Valid through
August 24, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Marathon Petroleum?

Marathon Petroleum has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $320.22.

How far are Marathon Petroleum's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -48.1%, while the high target implies +5%.

How many analysts are included in Marathon Petroleum's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 18 analysts.

How is Marathon Petroleum's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $320.22 is divided by the recorded price of $358.17, then one is subtracted to produce -10.6%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Marathon Petroleum's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-17. The dataset is valid through 2026-08-24.