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Market sentiment signals for Murphy Oil (MUR): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
21 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.13
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$36
-12.9%
Highest Price Target
$63
+51.2%
Lowest Price Target
$22
-47.2%
Short Interest
10.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
—
Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Scotiabank | Mark Lear— | -1.6% | $41 | Initiate | Sector Perform |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Devin McDermott— | -11.2% | $36 → $37 | Maintained | Underweight |