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MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.

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MPLX LP

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) shares are trading higher after its&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41740316/marathon-petroleum-corp-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter results</a>.
Total revenues and other income of&nbsp;$35.4 billion&nbsp;topped the consensus of&nbsp;$32.8 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA was&nbsp;$2.49 billion&nbsp;for the quarter, compared with&nbsp;$5.71 billion in prior year quarter. Refining operating costs per barrel were&nbsp;$5.30&nbsp;versus&nbsp;$5.14&nbsp;a year ago.&nbsp;
Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41725310/marathon-petroleum-q3-earnings-preview-can-strong-sales-volume-offset-rising-costs" rel="noreferrer noopener">Marathon Petroleum Q3 Earnings Preview: Can Strong Sales Volume Offset Rising Costs?</a>
Refining &amp; Marketing refined product sales volume for the quarter was 3,685 mbpd&nbsp;(vs. 3,596 mbpd a year ago); Crude oil capacity utilization was&nbsp;94% (flat year over year).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Refining&nbsp;&amp; Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA declined to&nbsp;$1.053 billion from&nbsp;$4.373 billion a year ago due to lower market crack spreads.
Adjusted EPS for the quarter was&nbsp;$1.87,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of&nbsp;$0.98</a>.
As of September-end, Marathon Petroleum had&nbsp;$5.1&nbsp;billion&nbsp;of&nbsp;cash, cash equivalents,&nbsp;and&nbsp;short-term investments and&nbsp;$5 billion&nbsp;available&nbsp;on&nbsp;its bank revolving credit facility.
In the&nbsp;third quarter, the company returned around&nbsp;$3.0&nbsp;billion&nbsp;to shareholders, including&nbsp;$2.7&nbsp;billion&nbsp;in share repurchases and&nbsp;$273&nbsp;million&nbsp;in dividends. Through&nbsp;October 31, the company bought back an additional&nbsp;$0.5 billion&nbsp;of shares.
Additionally, the company&#8217;s board approved an incremental&nbsp;$5 billion&nbsp;share repurchase authorization. With the addition of this new authorization, Marathon Petroleum has&nbsp;$8.5 billion&nbsp;available under its share repurchase authorizations.&nbsp;
On&nbsp;October 30, the company increased its quarterly dividend to&nbsp;$0.91&nbsp;per share. The dividend is payable&nbsp;on December 10 to shareholders of record on&nbsp;November 20.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Outlook: Marathon Petroleum expects&nbsp;fourth-quarter Refining operating costs per barrel of&nbsp;$5.50 and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Refinery throughputs of 2,880 mbpd</a>.&nbsp;
Marathon Petroleum owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in&nbsp;MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), which reported&nbsp;third-quarter earnings per limited partner unit of&nbsp;$1.01, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$1.07, and revenues&nbsp;of&nbsp;$2.97 billion,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41740434/mplx-lp-reports-third-quarter-2024-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">missing the consensus of&nbsp;$3.09 billion</a>.&nbsp;MPLX returned&nbsp;$949 million of capital to unitholders in the quarter.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) and&nbsp;VanEck Oil Refiners ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRAK#NYSE">CRAK</a>).
Price Action: MPC shares are up 2.80% at $149.00 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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MPLX shares are trading higher. The company reported Q3 financial results.

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.01 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.07 by 5.61 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.972 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.092 billion by 3.87 percent. This is a 2.06 percent increase over sales of $2.912 billion the same period last year.

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MPLX Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $1.01 Misses $1.07 Estimate, Sales $2.972B Miss $3.092B Estimate

The board of directors of the general partner of MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) has declared a quarterly cash distribution of $0.9565 per common unit for the third quarter of 2024, or $3.826 on an annualized basis.

MPLX LP Increases Quarterly Distribution From $0.85 To $0.9565

B of A Securities analyst Jean Ann Salisbury reinstates MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Underperform and announces $43 price target.

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B of A Securities Reinstates Underperform on MPLX, Announces $43 Price Target

RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $47 to $50.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $50

In the latest quarter, 5 analysts provided ratings for MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $48.4, along with a high estimate of $51.00 and a low estimate of $45.00. Marking an increase of 3.42%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $46.80. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728586853_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The perception of MPLX by financial experts is analyzed through recent analyst actions. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Reynolds</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to MPLX. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of MPLX compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MPLX's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of MPLX's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPLX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MPLX analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know MPLX Better</h2>
MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.
<h3>MPLX's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining MPLX's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.53% as of 30 June, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Energy sector.
Net Margin: MPLX's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 43.63% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.65%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): MPLX's ROA surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.13% ROA, the company effectively utilizes its assets for optimal returns.
Debt Management: MPLX's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.67.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
If you want to keep track of which analysts are outperforming others, you can view updated analyst ratings along withanalyst success scores in <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Analyst Scoreboard: 5 Ratings For MPLX

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $45 to $49.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $49

MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.05% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 9.55 million shares sold short, which is 2.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 8.18 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727799312_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.15%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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UBS analyst Brian Reynolds maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $49 to $51.

UBS Maintains Buy on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $51

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 4 analysts have published ratings on MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) in the last three months.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $46.75, a high estimate of $50.00, and a low estimate of $45.00. This current average reflects an increase of 2.19% from the previous average price target of $45.75. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726509660_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive MPLX is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Theresa Chen</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Elvira Scotto</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Blum</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to MPLX. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of MPLX compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of MPLX's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of MPLX's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPLX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MPLX analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering MPLX: A Closer Look</h2>
MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.
<h3>MPLX: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is above the industry average, indicating that it is relatively larger in size compared to peers. This may suggest a higher level of investor confidence and market recognition.
Revenue Growth: MPLX's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.53%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: MPLX's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 43.63%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): MPLX's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 8.65%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): MPLX's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 3.13%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: MPLX's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.67, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Assessing MPLX: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $46 to $45.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Lowers Price Target to $45

MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.67% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.07 million shares sold short, which is 1.9% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.21 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725556510_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.93%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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How Is The Market Feeling About MPLX?

RBC Capital analyst Elvira Scotto reiterates MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $47 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Outperform on MPLX, Maintains $47 Price Target

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Blum maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $47 to $50.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $50

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) shares are trading higher after its<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/n40182771/marathon-petroleum-corp-reports-second-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;FY24 results</a>.
Total revenues and other income of&nbsp;$38.362 billion topped the consensus of&nbsp;$35.083 billion.
Adjusted EBITDA was $3.39 billion for the quarter, compared with $4.53 billion in prior year quarter. Refining operating costs per barrel were $4.97 versus $5.15 a year ago. 
Refining &amp; Marketing refined product sales volume for the quarter was 3,742&nbsp;mbpd&nbsp;(vs. 3,581 mbpd a year ago); Crude oil capacity utilization was&nbsp;97%&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;93%&nbsp;in the prior-year quarter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Refining&nbsp;&amp; Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA declined to&nbsp;$1.972 billion&nbsp;from&nbsp;$3.163 billion&nbsp;a year ago due to lower market crack spreads.
Adjusted EPS for the quarter was&nbsp;$4.12,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">above the consensus of&nbsp;$3.09</a>.
As of June-end, Marathon Petroleum had&nbsp;$8.5 billion of&nbsp;cash, cash equivalents,&nbsp;and&nbsp;short-term investments and&nbsp;$5 billion available&nbsp;on&nbsp;its bank revolving credit facility.
In the second quarter, the company returned around $3.2 billion to shareholders, including $2.9 billion in share repurchases and $290 million in dividends. It has $5.8 billion remaining under its share repurchase authorizations.
Outlook: Marathon Petroleum expects&nbsp;third-quarter&nbsp;Refining operating costs per barrel of&nbsp;$5.35&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Refinery throughputs of 2,845&nbsp;mbpd</a>.&nbsp;
Marathon Petroleum owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in&nbsp;MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), which reported&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;earnings per limited partner unit of&nbsp;$1.15, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$0.99, and sales of&nbsp;$3.05 billion,&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/40182870" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.96 billion</a>.&nbsp;MPLX returned&nbsp;$949 million&nbsp;of capital to unitholders in the quarter.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) and VanEck Oil Refiners ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRAK#NYSE">CRAK</a>).
Price Action: MPC shares are up 3.05% at $167.00 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Marathon Petroleum's Profitability Resurgent: Blows Past Q2 Revenue And EPS Estimates

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.15 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.99 by 16.16 percent. This is a 26.37 percent increase over earnings of $0.91 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.052 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.958 billion by 3.19 percent. This is a 13.46 percent increase over sales of $2.690 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

CORRECTION: MPLX Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $1.15 Beats $0.99 Estimate, Sales $3.052B Beat $2.958B Estimate

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) has been analyzed by 4 analysts in the last three months, revealing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $46.5, a high estimate of $48.00, and a low estimate of $45.00. This current average has increased by 5.68% from the previous average price target of $44.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720818041_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
The standing of MPLX among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
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<td>Jeremy Tonet</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$46.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
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<td>Neal Dingmann</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
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<td>Selman Akyol</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to MPLX. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MPLX compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MPLX's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of MPLX's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPLX/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on MPLX analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind MPLX</h2>
MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian region. The asset base is made up of pipeline assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and gathering and processing assets from MarkWest, which it acquired in 2015. MPLX also acquired Andeavor Logistics in 2019.
<h3>MPLX: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: MPLX displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 2.16%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: MPLX's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 38.21%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): MPLX's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 14.84%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): MPLX's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.73%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: MPLX's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.58.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

What Analysts Are Saying About MPLX Stock

Barclays analyst Christine Cho maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $43 to $45.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $45

MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 3.86% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 11.17 million shares sold short, which is 2.99% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1720536340_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.04%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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