US Stock Market News: Marathon Oil surged on October 8 with rising oil prices, strong refining, and upgraded target price

Marathon Oil October 8 Surge Analysis

Keywords: Oil price surge, strong refining, target price increase

1. On October 8, international oil prices soared, with both WTI and Brent crude rising over 5%. WTI crude oil futures broke through $92 per barrel, and Brent crude oil futures surpassed $105 per barrel, leading to a collective rally in oil and gas stocks. Marathon Oil rose nearly 4%.

2. On October 6, the company's third-quarter refinery throughput target was approximately 3 million barrels per day, with crude oil processing volume at 2.82 million barrels. In the second quarter of 2026, refinery capacity utilization rate is expected to be 94%, with daily processing volume close to 3 million barrels. Adjusted EBITDA for the refining and marketing business is $24.84 per barrel.

3. On October 8, Mizuho Securities maintained its "Hold" rating for Marathon Oil and raised the target price from $284 to $457.

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