Murphy Oil Stock Forecast
NYSE: MUREnergyOil & Gas ProductionUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
MUR analyst consensus
Consensus (16 analysts)
hold
Avg. price target
$40.21+7.95%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 2
- Hold 11
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 16 Wall Street analysts covering Murphy Oil (2026-10-07), 3 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 11 rate it a hold and 2 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "hold". The average 12-month price target is $40.21, with a high estimate of $52.00 and a low estimate of $32.00. The average target implies upside of 7.9% from the current price of $37.25.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 62.5%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for MUR.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 1 | 6% |
| Buy | 2 | 13% |
| Hold | 11 | 69% |
| Sell | 1 | 6% |
| Strong sell | 1 | 6% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $32.00 | -14.09% |
| Average target | $40.21 | +7.95% |
| High target | $52.00 | +39.60% |