Rating Change
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) on August 13, 2026.
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Wells Fargo Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR)
Wells Fargo reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) on August 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE:MUR) · reiterate
- Firm
- Wells Fargo
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $34.79
- Market capitalization
- $4.8B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) on August 13, 2026, indicating a neutral outlook on the stock.
Market Context
Murphy Oil Corporation operates in the Energy sector. The stock currently trades at $34.79 with a market capitalization of $4.8B. The stock has gained 57.2% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Murphy Oil Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 2 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for MUR?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Wells Fargo 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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