MPLX LP (MPLX) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, MPLX LP (MPLX) saw its stock close at $48.46, reflecting an increase of +1.13% from the previous day's closing price. This performance outpaced the S&P 500 index, which gained 1.1% on the same day. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.91%, and the technology-focused Nasdaq rose by 1.35%.

However, it's important to note that MPLX's stock has decreased by 2.38% over the last month. This decline contrasts sharply with the Oils-Energy sector, which has suffered a loss of 10.32%, while the S&P 500 has managed a modest gain of 0.22% during the same period.

Investors are eagerly awaiting MPLX's upcoming earnings report, which is scheduled for release on February 4, 2025. Analysts predict that the company will report earnings per share (EPS) of $1.03, marking a decline of 6.36% compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue estimates are set at $3.06 billion, representing a 3.01% increase year-over-year.

For the entire fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest that MPLX is poised to achieve earnings of $4.18 per share and revenue totaling $11.93 billion. These figures indicate growth rates of +10% for earnings and +5.71% for revenue when compared to the previous year.

Investors should also take note of any recent changes in analyst estimates for MPLX LP, as these revisions often reflect shifts in the company's short-term business outlook. Positive estimate revisions generally signal optimism regarding the future performance of the stock.

Our research indicates that estimate changes correlate with short-term stock prices. To leverage this insight, we developed the Zacks Rank system, which assigns ratings from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). This ranking system has demonstrated a strong historical performance, with #1 rated stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Currently, MPLX is holding a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold), accompanied by a 1.88% decline in the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate over the past month.

In terms of valuation, MPLX is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 11.48, which is notably lower than the industry’s average Forward P/E of 15.95.

Moreover, MPLX holds a PEG ratio of 2.85, which takes the company's expected earnings growth into account, making it somewhat comparable to the commonly used P/E ratio. As of yesterday's market close, the Oil and Gas - Production and Pipelines industry had an average PEG ratio of 3.38.

This industry is part of the broader Oils-Energy sector, which currently ranks 188th in the Zacks Industry Rank. This rank places it in the bottom 26% of over 250 industries evaluated.

The Zacks Industry Rank is determined based on the average Zacks Rank of companies within each industry. Historically, industries in the top half of the ranking significantly outperform those in the bottom half, with a factor of 2 to 1.

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