Marathon Petroleum Corporation

MPC · Energy

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing company operating in the Energy sector.

MPC trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

Key Statistics

Current Price
$232.53
Market Cap
$68.54B
52-Week High
$242.98
52-Week Low
$115.10
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

$1,000 Invested in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC)

1 Year
$1,584
+58%
3 Years
$2,006
+101%
5 Years
$4,684
+368%
10 Years
$8,653
+765%
Since IPO
$19,014
+1801%

How much would $1,000 invested in MPC be worth today?

What would $1,000 invested in MPC 1 year ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) in 2025 would be worth $1,584 as of May 2026, representing a +58.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPC 3 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) in 2023 would be worth $2,006 as of May 2026, representing a +100.6% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPC 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) in 2021 would be worth $4,684 as of May 2026, representing a +368.4% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPC 10 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) in 2016 would be worth $8,653 as of May 2026, representing a +765.3% total return.

What would $1,000 invested in MPC at IPO be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) at IPO would be worth $19,014 as of May 2026, representing a +1801.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.26%
Positive Months
110
62% of 177
Negative Months
67
38% of 177
Data Period
14+ years
177 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+35.8%)
Best month on avg: October (+5.5%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-50.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.9%)

Over the past 14+ years (177 months), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has averaged a monthly return of +2.26% with a median return of +3.34%. The stock had 110 positive months (62%) and 67 negative months (38%). The best month in MPC's history was April 2020 with a +35.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -50.2%. Historically, October tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.5%), and September the weakest (-1.9%).

MPC's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2012 with a cumulative return of +72.8%, and the worst was 2018 at -3.8%.

Annual Returns

Over 15 years of trading history, Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has delivered an average annual return of +26.90% with a median return of +19.17%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +22.51%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (80%) and losses in 3 years (20%).

MPC's best year was 2012 with a +94.24% gain, while the worst was 2020 at -27.38%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. MPC achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 9 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 1 years.

Avg Return
+26.90%
Best Year
2012 (+94.24%)
Worst Year
2020 (-27.38%)
Positive Years
12/15
Year Return Start End
2026 +43.70% $161.82 $232.53
2025 +19.17% $135.79 $161.82
2024 -4.06% $141.53 $135.79
2023 +30.46% $108.49 $141.53
2022 +86.62% $58.13 $108.49
2021 +61.00% $36.11 $58.13
2020 -27.38% $49.72 $36.11
2019 +6.05% $46.89 $49.72
2018 -8.23% $51.09 $46.89
2017 +34.78% $37.91 $51.09
2016 +0.72% $37.64 $37.91
2015 +17.37% $32.07 $37.64
2014 +0.46% $31.92 $32.07
2013 +48.57% $21.49 $31.92
2012 +94.24% $11.06 $21.49

Frequently Asked Questions: MPC

What sector is MPC in?

MPC operates in the Energy sector, specifically in the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry.

How has MPC performed historically?

Over 15 years of trading history, MPC has posted gains in 12 years (80% of the time). The best year was 2012 with a +94.2% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in MPC?

You can invest in MPC through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold MPC.

Last updated: 3/24/2026