Murphy Oil Corp.
MURMurphy Oil Corporation is an international oil and natural gas exploration and production company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1950, it focuses on unconventional and offshore resources, particularly in North America and select international regions. The company is also involved in refining, marketing, and convenience store operations in certain markets.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | $0.35 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 |
| March 2, 2026 | $0.35 | 2026-02-17 | 2026-02-17 |
| December 1, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-11-17 | 2025-11-17 |
| September 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 |
| June 2, 2025 | $0.33 | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Murphy Oil Corp. has rewarded shareholders with 91 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held MUR shares during this period received a total of $24.85 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.35/share was paid 47 days ago, on June 1, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: MUR currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.67%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 75.0%, from $0.20 to $0.35.
- Dividend Reliability: MUR has maintained or increased its dividend for 25 consecutive payments.
Company News
Gas prices have surged to $3.98/gallon, nearly double Trump's $2 promise, due to the Iran war. Diesel has jumped 43% to $5.38 nationally and over $7 in California. Consumer sentiment has declined sharply as inflation expectations rise. Energy companies and refiners are posting strong gains, with SM Energy up 44% and PBF Energy up 40% month-to-dat...
Murphy Oil's stock rose nearly 8% after two analysts raised price targets, with Wells Fargo and Bank of Nova Scotia both increasing their fair-value assessments while maintaining neutral recommendations.
Murphy Oil reported mixed Q2 2025 financial results with adjusted EPS beating expectations but revenue declining due to weaker oil prices. Production exceeded guidance, and the company maintained its capital expenditure outlook while increasing dividends.
The Motley Fool, a financial services company, is dedicated to making the world smarter, happier, and richer. They reach millions of people through their premium investing solutions, free guidance, market analysis, personal finance education, top-rated podcasts, and non-profit foundation.
Murphy Oil has acquired a floating production storage and offloading vessel (FPSO) from BW Offshore for $125 million, which is expected to reduce operating costs by $60 million annually with a two-year payback.
