Marathon Oil Gears Up For Strong 2024: Analyst Forecasts 30% Stock Upswing
Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain
Marathon Oil Corp (MRO) is forecasted by JPMorgan analyst Arun Jayaram to see a 30% stock upswing, with a price target of $32. Despite a modest 1.8% gain in 2024, the company stands out in the E&P sector with a 16% Free Cash Flow yield for 2024, based on current oil and gas prices. Other companies like Vermilion Energy Inc (VET), Vital Energy (VTLE), Callon Petroleum Co (CPE), and Gulfport Energy Corp (GPOR) are also highlighted as top performers in the sector for 2024 and 2025.
March 04, 2024 | 2:56 pm
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SPDR S&P 500 ETF's 7.7% rise in 2024 is compared to Marathon Oil's modest gains, highlighting the broader market's performance.
SPY's mention as a benchmark for comparison does not directly impact its short-term price, but provides context for market performance.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
NEUTRAL IMPACT
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF's 3.9% rise in 2024 is used to compare sector performance with Marathon Oil.
XOP's performance is mentioned for sector comparison, which does not directly influence its short-term price but provides industry context.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 40
RELEVANCE 50
POSITIVE IMPACT
Callon Petroleum Co is among the most appealing choices for 2025 in the E&P sector, according to JPMorgan's analysis.
CPE's identification as a top choice for 2025 in the E&P sector by JPMorgan indicates a positive short-term outlook for its stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Gulfport Energy Corp is highlighted as a top choice for 2025 in the E&P sector by JPMorgan, suggesting strong future performance.
GPOR's mention as a top choice for 2025 by JPMorgan suggests a bullish short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Marathon Oil is forecasted by JPMorgan to have a 30% stock upswing, with a strong Free Cash Flow yield making it a top performer in the E&P sector.
The positive outlook from JPMorgan, based on strong FCF yield and sector performance, suggests a bullish short-term impact on MRO's stock.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100
POSITIVE IMPACT
Vermilion Energy Inc is highlighted as a top performer in the E&P sector for 2024 and 2025, based on JPMorgan's analysis.
Being identified as a top performer in the E&P sector by a reputable analyst suggests a positive short-term outlook for VET's stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Vital Energy is recognized by JPMorgan as a leading company in the E&P sector for 2024, indicating a strong performance outlook.
VTLE's recognition as a top performer for 2024 by JPMorgan suggests a bullish short-term impact on its stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80