US stock movement: Marathon Oil surges on October 1 — Target price raised, Brent crude breaks $100, refining sector prospers

Marathon Petroleum October 1st Analysis: Sharp Increase

Keywords: Target Price Upgrade, Brent Crude Breaks $100, Refining Prospects

1. On October 1st, TD Cowen maintained a "Buy" rating for Marathon Petroleum, raising the target price from $375 to $450. The institutional average rating is "Overweight," with an average target price of $383.71.

2. On October 1st, international oil prices rose, with Brent Crude returning to $100 per barrel. Oil and gas stocks generally surged, and Marathon Petroleum rose over 4%.

3. On September 29th, the company stated that global refined oil demand growth is expected to exceed the increase in net refining capacity by 2030. In Q2 2026, the company's refinery crude utilization rate is projected at 94%, with a total processing volume of 2.9 million barrels per day. Adjusted EBITDA for refining and marketing businesses is approximately $6.7 billion, and the segment profit margin is $36.33 per barrel.

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