Murphy Oil Corporation is projected to rise to $44.57 by 2027, a +32% move from its current price of $33.75. MUR is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $32.94 | $33.75 | $34.58 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14 | $32.61 | $33.75 | $34.92 | -0.01% |
| Jul 15 | $32.36 | $33.75 | $35.19 | -0.01% |
| Jul 16 | $32.15 | $33.74 | $35.42 | -0.02% |
| Jul 17 | $31.96 | $33.74 | $35.62 | -0.02% |
| Jul 18 | $31.80 | $33.74 | $35.81 | -0.03% |
| Jul 19 | $31.64 | $33.74 | $35.97 | -0.03% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $31.64 | $33.74 | $35.97 | -0.03% |
| Week 2 | $30.80 | $33.73 | $36.93 | -0.06% |
| Week 3 | $30.17 | $33.72 | $37.68 | -0.10% |
| Week 4 | $29.65 | $33.71 | $38.32 | -0.13% |
| Week 5 | $29.19 | $33.70 | $38.89 | -0.16% |
| Week 6 | $28.79 | $33.69 | $39.42 | -0.19% |
| Week 7 | $28.42 | $33.67 | $39.90 | -0.22% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Murphy Oil Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an oil and gas exploration and production company in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids.
The company was incorporated in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Murphy Oil is categorized in the Energy sector.
Murphy Oil Corporation, trading under the symbol MUR, is currently priced at $32.56. Its market capitalization stands at $4.67B, and it ranks 1434.
The stock operates within the Energy sector and maintains a 30-day price range of $27.76 to $38.19. The near-term technical backdrop includes a support level at $32.56 and a resistance at $40.44.
A major floor 21.2% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 6.6% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 18.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 29.2% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key MUR support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of MUR market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $33.31 | Buy | $33.49 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $33.10 | Buy | $33.61 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $34.55 | Sell | $34.50 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $37.19 | Sell | $36.06 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $37.12 | Sell | $35.96 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $33.84 | Sell | $34.20 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.25 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 81.93 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -35.68 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -50.33 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.08 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -6.30 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.40 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 49.67 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.52 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -2.66 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 54.75 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.64 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -64.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 34.18 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 18.05 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 0.87 | Info |
Sentiment is NEUTRAL with RSI14 at 30. The 50-day simple moving average (SMA50) is $38.03 and the 200-day simple moving average (SMA200) is $33.62. The key nearby levels are support at $32.56 and resistance at $40.44, framing the recent momentum within a $27.76 to $38.19 30-day range.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $29.61 | $33.75 | $43.60 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $35.85 | $44.57 | $58.38 | +32% | Bullish | |
| $37.61 | $47.92 | $64.90 | +42% | Bullish | |
| $39.05 | $50.77 | $70.58 | +50% | Bullish | |
| $40.71 | $53.87 | $76.56 | +60% | Bullish | |
| $43.07 | $57.93 | $83.94 | +72% | Bullish | |
| $48.03 | $65.57 | $96.67 | +94% | Bullish | |
| $54.72 | $75.77 | $113.49 | +125% | Bullish | |
| $61.01 | $85.62 | $130.11 | +154% | Bullish | |
| $62.69 | $89.09 | $137.23 | +164% | Bullish | |
| $91.58 | $137.85 | $224.70 | +308% | Bullish | |
| $137.72 | $228.56 | $404.83 | +577% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $29.61 | $33.75 | $40.45 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $28.43 | $33.45 | $40.34 | -0.89% |
| September 2026 | $28.39 | $33.61 | $40.94 | +0.48% |
| October 2026 | $29.25 | $34.82 | $42.77 | +3.59% |
| November 2026 | $29.37 | $35.11 | $43.43 | +0.85% |
| December 2026 | $29.17 | $35.02 | $43.60 | -0.25% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month MUR forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Murphy Oil Corporation's 2026 outlook centres on $33.75, within a $29.61 to $43.60 range. That marks a 0% change versus current levels. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
By 2027, MUR could reach as high as $58.38, with a base case around $44.57 and support toward $35.85 — roughly +32% from $33.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect MUR to range from $37.61 to $64.90 through 2028. The $47.92 average target implies a +42% move from current prices. That is up +8% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The MUR price prediction for 2029 points to an average of $50.77 (low $39.05, high $70.58) — a potential gain of +50% on today's $33.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2030, MUR is projected to trade between $40.71 and $76.56, averaging $53.87 — a potential gain of +60% from today's $33.75. That is up +6% on the projected 2029 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Murphy Oil Corporation's 2031 outlook centres on $57.93, within a $43.07 to $83.94 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2030 average. That marks a +72% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2032, MUR could reach as high as $96.67, with a base case around $65.57 and support toward $48.03 — roughly +94% from $33.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect MUR to range from $54.72 to $113.49 through 2033. The $75.77 average target implies a +125% move from current prices. That is up +16% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The MUR price prediction for 2034 points to an average of $85.62 (low $61.01, high $130.11) — a potential gain of +154% on today's $33.75. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2035, MUR is projected to trade between $62.69 and $137.23, averaging $89.09 — a potential gain of +164% from today's $33.75. That is up +4% on the projected 2034 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Murphy Oil Corporation's 2040 outlook centres on $137.85, within a $91.58 to $224.70 range. That is up +55% on the projected 2035 average. That marks a +308% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2050, MUR could reach as high as $404.83, with a base case around $228.56 and support toward $137.72 — roughly +577% from $33.75. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in MUR today (≈ 29.62963 MUR) could be worth
$6,772.03
+$5,772.03 (+577%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected MUR price of $228.56 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in MURwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in MUR on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 38.138826 MUR) would be worth
$1,287.19
+$287.19 (+28.7%) today · 1.29× · US Dollar
Based on a MUR entry price of $26.22 vs. today's $33.75.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $31.88 | $1,058.66 | +5.9% |
| 1 month ago | $39.84 | $847.14 | -15.3% |
| 3 months ago | $38.79 | $870.07 | -13.0% |
| 6 months ago | $32.17 | $1,049.11 | +4.9% |
| 1 year ago | $26.22 | $1,287.19 | +28.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $22.73 | $1,484.82 | +48.5% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $68.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $68.00: $9.75B
The multi-year forecast starts with 2026: min $29.61, avg $32.56, max $42.37, ROI 0, sentiment NEUTRAL. From 2027 onward the outlook turns bullish with 2027 avg $43.33, max $56.81, min $34.83, ROI 33.1.
forecasts continue with 2028 avg $45.41, max $61.54, min $35.63, ROI 39.5, sentiment BULLISH, and 2029 avg $48.52, max $67.48, min $37.31, ROI 49, sentiment BULLISH. The 2030 forecast shows avg $52.04, min $39.32, max $73.99, ROI 59.8, sentiment BULLISH, followed by 2040 avg $127.74, min $84.89, max $208.17, ROI 292.3, sentiment BULLISH, and 2050 avg $214.41, min $129.27, max $379.59, ROI 558.5, sentiment BULLISH. The asset exhibits notable volatility with an annualized volatility of 50% across the horizon.
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In 2030, the forecast lists an average price of $52.04, a min of $39.32, and a max of $73.99; ROI 59.8 and sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward with rising averages (avg 43.33 in 2027, 52.04 in 2030, up to 214.41 in 2050) and ROI values (33.1 in 2027, 59.8 in 2030, 558.5 in 2050). The 2026 forecast is neutral with an avg of 32.56 and ROI 0.
Yes. The 2026 max is $42.37, and the 30-day resistance is $40.44, suggesting the possibility of moving above $40.44 in the near term if conditions align.
The current price is $32.56 and the market capitalization is $4.67B.
Annualized volatility is 50.
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