Lower Commodity Prices To Hurt Marathon Oil's 2Q Amid Sluggishness At Equatorial Guinea Unit: Analyst
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Benchmark analyst Subash Chandra has reiterated a Buy rating on Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO), but lowered the price target to $28 from $32 due to declining commodity prices. The analyst expects MRO to generate solid FCF in Q2 2023, with strong production in Delaware. However, the EPS estimate for Q2 has been reduced to $0.44 from $0.55, and the EBITDA forecast has been lowered to $942 million from $978 million due to unfavorable commodity prices. Equity income from Equatorial Guinea is expected to be lower than guidance due to declining oil and LNG prices. MRO shares are currently trading lower by 3.6% to $24.20.

July 14, 2023 | 6:29 pm
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Marathon Oil Corporation's price target has been lowered by a Benchmark analyst due to declining commodity prices. The Q2 EPS estimate has been reduced, and the shares are currently trading lower.
The lowered price target and reduced EPS estimate for Marathon Oil Corporation by a Benchmark analyst due to declining commodity prices is likely to negatively impact the company's stock price in the short term. The shares are already trading lower, indicating a negative market reaction to the news.
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