Rating Change
Barclays analysts downgraded Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) from Equal-Weight to Underweight on August 14, 2026.
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Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) Downgraded to Underweight by Barclays
Barclays analysts downgraded Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) from Equal-Weight to Underweight on August 14, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) · downgrade
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Underweight
- Price at event
- $34.57
- Market capitalization
- $4.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays downgraded Murphy Oil Corporation from Equal-Weight to Underweight on August 14, 2026, though the specific reasoning for the downgrade was not disclosed in the article.
Market Context
Murphy Oil Corporation operates in the Energy sector. The stock currently trades at $34.57 with a market capitalization of $4.8B. The stock has gained 55.6% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Murphy Oil Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 2 Buy, 6 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Barclays | Underweight | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Keybanc | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Aug 07, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Underweight rating mean for MUR?
A rating of Underweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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