Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading U.S. downstream and midstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. Valued at $103.8 billion by market cap, the company refines, supplies, markets, and transports petroleum products.
MPC has been on a tear, leaving the broader market firmly in its rearview mirror. Shares of the refining giant have outperformed the broader market over the past year. MPC has gained 119% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 30.4%. In 2026, MPC stock is up 112.6%, surpassing the SPX’s 13.9% rise on a YTD basis.
