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MPC reports strong Q3 2026 earnings, raises dividend, and advances divestitures

Nov 3, 2026, 12:00 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Strong Q3 beat, dividend hike, and broad buyback authorization imply higher cash returns and potential multiple expansion; divestiture reduces footprint but reallocates capital to higher-return Gulf Coast projects, supporting near-term upside and cash-flow durability seen in past MPC/oil-industry cycles.

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Marathon Petroleum posted a robust Q3 2026 with net income of $7.4B and adjusted EBITDA of $11.7B, alongside a 10% dividend increase and higher MPLX distributions. The company announced the $4.2B divestiture of St. Paul Park and Mandan refineries to reinvest in Gulf Coast projects, signaling a strategic shift. A new $5B buyback authorization supports cash-flow-led value creation.

Q3 2026 MPC net income $7.4B, $26.59/diluted share.
Adjusted net income $7.5B, $26.93/share; EBITDA $11.7B.
Dividend up 10%; MPLX distributions up 12.5%.
Divestiture of St. Paul Park and Mandan refineries for $4.2B.
Cash $13.6B; no revolver borrowings; new $5B buyback authorization.

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