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
$444.73
Market Cap
$124.89B
52-Week High
$493.98
52-Week Low
$161.93
Sector
Energy
Industry
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing

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

1 Year
$2,311
+131%
3 Years
$3,187
+219%
5 Years
$7,289
+629%
10 Years
$13,597
+1260%
Since IPO
$36,605
+3561%

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 $2,311 as of November 2026, representing a +131.1% 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 $3,187 as of November 2026, representing a +218.7% 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 $7,289 as of November 2026, representing a +628.9% 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 $13,597 as of November 2026, representing a +1259.7% 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 $36,605 as of November 2026, representing a +3560.5% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.56%
Positive Months
117
64% of 184
Negative Months
67
36% of 184
Data Period
15+ years
184 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Apr 2020 (+35.8%)
Best month on avg: July (+6.3%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Mar 2020 (-50.2%)
Worst month on avg: September (-1.4%)

Over the past 15+ years (184 months), Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) has averaged a monthly return of +2.56% with a median return of +3.48%. The stock had 117 positive months (64%) and 67 negative months (36%). 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, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.3%), and September the weakest (-1.4%).

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 +35.76% with a median return of +19.17%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +27.98%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (80%) and losses in 3 years (20%).

MPC's best year was 2026 with a +176.64% 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
+35.76%
Best Year
2026 (+176.64%)
Worst Year
2020 (-27.38%)
Positive Years
12/15
Year Return Start End
2026 +176.64% $160.76 $444.73
2025 +19.17% $134.90 $160.76
2024 -4.06% $140.61 $134.90
2023 +30.46% $107.78 $140.61
2022 +86.62% $57.75 $107.78
2021 +61.00% $35.87 $57.75
2020 -27.38% $49.40 $35.87
2019 +6.05% $46.58 $49.40
2018 -8.23% $50.76 $46.58
2017 +34.78% $37.66 $50.76
2016 +0.72% $37.39 $37.66
2015 +17.37% $31.86 $37.39
2014 +0.46% $31.71 $31.86
2013 +48.57% $21.34 $31.71
2012 +94.24% $10.99 $21.34

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 2026 with a +176.6% 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: 11/1/2026