Gear Up for Marathon Petroleum (MPC) Q2 Earnings: Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Analysts on Wall Street project that Marathon Petroleum (MPC) will announce quarterly earnings of $3.22 per share in its forthcoming report, representing a decline of 21.8% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $30.91 billion, declining 19.4% from the same quarter last year.The current level reflects an upward revision of 22.9% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.Prior to a company's earnings release, it is of utmost importance to factor in any revisions made to the earnings projections. These revisions serve as a critical gauge for predicting potential investor behaviors with respect to the stock. Empirical studies consistently reveal a strong link between trends in earnings estimate revisions and the short-term price performance of a stock.While it's common for investors to rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates for assessing how the business may have performed during the quarter, exploring analysts' forecasts for key metrics can yield valuable insights.In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Marathon Petroleum metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Net refinery throughput' of 2,950.66 thousands of barrels of oil per day. The estimate is in contrast to the year-ago figure of 3,065.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day.Analysts' assessment points toward 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Crude oil refined' reaching 2,778.04 thousands of barrels of oil per day. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 2,867.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day in the same quarter last year.Analysts predict that the 'Refining & Marketing - Refinery throughputs - Other charge and blendstocks' will reach 171.27 thousands of barrels of oil per day. The estimate compares to the year-ago value of 198.00 thousands of barrels of oil per day.Analysts expect 'Adjusted EBITDA- Midstream' to come in at $1.67 billion. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $1.62 billion in the same quarter of the previous year.According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Adjusted EBITDA- Refining & Marketing' should come in at $1.49 billion. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $1.97 billion in the same quarter last year. View all Key Company Metrics for Marathon Petroleum here>>> Over the past month, shares of Marathon Petroleum have returned -6% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +0.6% change. Currently, MPC carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting that its performance may align with the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .Zacks Names #1 Semiconductor StockThis under-the-radar company specializes in semiconductor products that titans like NVIDIA don't build. It's uniquely positioned to take advantage of the next growth stage of this market. And it's just beginning to enter the spotlight, which is exactly where you want to be.With strong earnings growth and an expanding customer base, it's positioned to feed the rampant demand for Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Internet of Things. Global semiconductor manufacturing is projected to explode from $452 billion in 2021 to $971 billion by 2028.See This Stock Now for Free >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC): Free Stock Analysis ReportThis article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks