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MPC

MPC · US

$242.91
-0.69%
Technical posture
Neutral
Strategy score
57 / 100
Trend
bull
Data confidence
Medium
Research view

MPC Research Preview

1. Bottom line - Setup: Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) trades at $242.91, sitting in the mid-band of its Bollinger channel (32% of band) and at +60.32% of its 30-session range. The longer-term moving-average stack is bullish (MA5 256.80 > MA10 254.14 > MA20 249.17 > MA60 235.16), but spot price has slipped 2.51% below MA20, and momentum signals are softening (MACD histogram -0.10, KDJ J at 36.80). - Confidence: Moderate. Price, technical, and core fundamental inputs (Revenue, Net income, Equity marked High) are solid, but news flow and sentiment feeds returned no data, and EV/EBITDA, PEG, and growth forecasts are Low confidence. The overall StockKit strategy score is 57/100 with a Hold signal. - Most important condition to monitor: Whether price reclaims and holds MA20 ($249.17) and the Bollinger mid-band, versus a slip toward estimated support at $231.81 (the lower Bollinger band, +4.57% below spot).
02Key data snapshot
MetricReading
Price$242.91
Daily move-0.69%
Strategy score57/100 (Hold)
Trend classificationBull
RSI14 / RSI657.03 / 53.61
MACD line / signal / histogram6.32 / 6.41 / -0.10
Estimated support$231.81 (+4.57% buffer below spot)
Estimated resistance$266.53 (+9.72% above spot)
30-session range position+60.32% (range $210.64-$264.14)
Data confidenceMixed: technicals and core fundamentals solid; news and sentiment absent
03Technical indicator panel
IndicatorReadingRead-through
Moving averagesMA5 256.80 / MA10 254.14 / MA20 249.17 / MA60 235.16Bullish alignment confirmed; however, spot ($242.91) is below all of MA5/MA10/MA20, signaling a near-term pullback within an up-structure
RSIRSI14 57.03 / RSI6 53.61Constructive but not extreme; no overbought or oversold pressure
MACDLine 6.32 / Signal 6.41 / Hist -0.10Conflicting: MACD remains above the zero axis (trend intact) but has crossed bearishly with a negative histogram (momentum fading)
KDJK 55.73 / D 65.19 / J 36.80Soft / still repairing; J well below K and D points to recent weakening
Bollinger BandsUpper 266.53 / Mid 249.17 / Lower 231.81Mid-band zone, ~32% of band width; neutral, no band-edge stress
ATR149.28 (+3.65% of price)Moderate daily volatility envelope; ~$9 typical true range
OBV6,657,639.44 / 20-session slope +805.55%Accumulation improving; volume-based flow trending up despite price pause
CCI2043.49Inside the neutral band; no extended condition either direction

Confirmed: the multi-timeframe moving-average stack and the rising OBV slope both support an underlying bullish/accumulation bias.

Conflicted: MACD (above zero but bearish cross), KDJ (soft), and the fact that price sits below its short MAs together describe a momentum cooldown inside an otherwise constructive trend. RSI and CCI sit neutral, neither confirming nor opposing.

Missing: no custom or supplied indicators beyond the standard panel above; no intraday or volatility-regime overlay was provided.

04Valuation matrix
AxisReadingSourceConfidence
PE18.37SEC EDGAR companyfactsMedium
PB4.44SEC EDGAR companyfactsMedium
Price / sales0.56SEC EDGAR companyfactsMedium
EV/EBITDA6.54SEC EDGAR companyfactsLow
StockKit fair value rangeBear $121.5 / Base $145.64 / Bull $189.54StockKit DCF scenario modelMedium
Base fair-value gap-40.0%StockKit DCF scenario modelMedium
5Y growth forecastBear -8.00% / Base -4.00% / Bull +2.00%StockKit scenario modelMedium
Revenue$132.70BSEC EDGAR companyfactsHigh
Net income$4.05BSEC EDGAR companyfactsHigh
Market cap$74.33BSEC shares outstanding + live quoteMedium
Balance sheet contextAssets $88.19B / Equity $16.75BSEC EDGAR companyfactsHigh

Note: the StockKit fair-value range and 5Y growth forecast are internally computed DCF/scenario outputs, not analyst consensus targets. The Base fair value of $145.64 implies a -40.0% gap to the current $242.91, and the scenario growth path is negative through the Base case (-4.00%). This sits in tension with the multiple-based picture: trailing PE of 18.37 and EV/EBITDA of 6.54 on Revenue of $132.70B / Net income of $4.05B are not stretched on an absolute basis. The PEG proxy row was N/A in the supplied data and is omitted. The divergence between scenario-model fair value and observable multiples is itself a key item for the reader to weigh; the EV/EBITDA and growth inputs feeding the model are Low/Medium confidence.

05News and catalyst timeline
ItemStatusWhy it matters
Headline newsNo current news items available from the configured sourceWith no confirmed headlines, the brief cannot tie price action to a specific catalyst; technical and valuation inputs carry the analysis
Earnings / corporate eventsNot suppliedNo earnings date, guidance, or event was provided; none is assumed

No catalysts are confirmed in the supplied dataset. The latest annual income-statement period referenced is 2025-12-31 (SEC EDGAR, CIK 0001510295). All other catalyst content is missing and is not fabricated.

06Sentiment radar
SourceStatusReadingConfidence
NewsAPI headline coverageNo headlinesNo source distribution availableLow
Social sentimentNot connectedNo social sentiment conclusion is drawnLow

No provider sentiment series was returned for this symbol. No Reddit, X, StockTwits, or local-forum readings are reported because none were marked connected. Sentiment is therefore a blind spot in this brief and should be treated as the lowest-confidence dimension.

07Scenario framework
ScenarioTrigger conditionsWhat would confirm itWhat would invalidate it
BasePrice holds the $231.81-$249.17 zone (lower Bollinger to MA20); strategy score steady near 57/100, MA stack stays bullishReclaim of MA20 ($249.17) with OBV slope staying positive (currently +805.55%)Daily close below estimated support $231.81
UpsideMomentum repairs: MACD histogram turns positive, KDJ J recovers above K/D, price pushes back above MA5 ($256.80)Move toward and test of estimated resistance / upper band $266.53 on expanding volume (vs the current -18.36% below 20-session average)Failure at MA20 with renewed bearish MACD divergence
DownsideLoss of $231.81 support; price exits mid-band toward lower-band breakdown; volume stays light on any bounceDrift toward lower end of 30-session range ($210.64) and convergence with the -40.0% StockKit Base fair-value gapQuick reclaim of $231.81 and MA20, restoring the bullish MA alignment
08Risk matrix
RiskEvidenceTriggerMonitoring action
Momentum rollover inside an uptrendMACD bearish cross (line 6.32 < signal 6.41, hist -0.10); KDJ soft (J 36.80); price 2.51% below MA20Sustained negative MACD histogram + failure to reclaim MA20Track MACD histogram sign and daily closes vs $249.17
Weak participation on advancesCurrent volume -18.36% vs 20-session average; score note "价涨量缩,上涨力度不足" (price up, volume down)Rallies that fail to bring volume above the 20-session average (2,359,675)Compare daily volume to 20-session average on up days
Valuation vs scenario-model gapStockKit Base fair value $145.64 implies -40.0% gap; 5Y growth forecast Base -4.00%Confirmation of negative growth path or multiple compressionWatch for fundamental updates that revise the DCF inputs
Information blind spotsNo news from configured source; sentiment not connected (both Low confidence)A material headline or sentiment shift hitting an un-monitored channelReconnect news/sentiment feeds; treat current read as technicals-only
VolatilityATR14 $9.28 (+3.65% of price)A widening ATR alongside band expansionSize expectations to a ~$9 daily true-range envelope
09Seven-day watch checklist

1. Daily close versus MA20 ($249.17) - the pivot between Base recovery and continued pullback. 2. Estimated support at $231.81 (lower Bollinger band, +4.57% below spot) - a close below shifts the read to Downside. 3. MACD histogram - watch for it to turn positive (momentum repair) or deepen negative. 4. KDJ J line (currently 36.80) - recovery back above K/D would confirm repair. 5. Volume versus the 20-session average (2,359,675) - current reading is -18.36%; participation must improve to validate any push toward resistance. 6. OBV 20-session slope (now +805.55%) - confirm accumulation flow stays positive even while price consolidates. 7. Estimated resistance / upper band $266.53 - the upside watch level; reaction there gauges trend continuation.

Information-use note

This brief is built solely from the supplied StockKit dataset and observable technicals; it is a research preview, not personalized investment advice. Confidence is uneven: price, technical, Revenue, Net income, and Equity inputs are reliable, while EV/EBITDA, PEG, growth forecasts, news, and sentiment are Low confidence or absent. Fair-value and growth figures are StockKit scenario-model outputs, not analyst consensus. All levels cited are watch levels, not instructions.

Strategy factors
MA交叉Strong momentum
90

MA5>MA20金叉,多头排列

MACD背离Neutral
40

MACD死叉,MACD在零轴上方,动能减弱

RSI极值Neutral
50

RSI14=57中性

布林带Neutral
50

在通道中部

量价关系Neutral
55

价涨量缩,上涨力度不足

Research boundary

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Disclaimer.This brief is generated by StockKit AI from public market data and algorithmic models for informational research only. It is not investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation, and it does not provide buy, sell, or hold ratings, price targets, stop-loss levels, or position sizing. “Watch levels” and “scenarios” describe observable conditions in the supplied data, not instructions. Verify all information with primary sources before any investment decision.