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MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE:MPC - US56585A1025 - Common Stock

194.09 USD
+7.91 (+4.25%)
Last: 11/6/2025, 11:31:04 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Taking everything into account, MPC scores 8 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, MPC was one of the better performers, but we do observe some doubts in the very recent evolution.

The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend gets the benefit of the doubt for now.
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MPC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 82% of all stocks.
MPC is one of the better performing stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, it outperforms 80% of 210 stocks in the same industry.
MPC is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near a new high, so MPC is lagging the market slightly.
MPC has an average volume of 1847420 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
In the last month MPC has a been trading in the 175.00 - 200.65 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
Volume is considerably higher in the last couple of days.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Weekly stock chart
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

3

Although MPC has an excellent technical rating, it does not offer a high quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.

Support and Resistance Analysis

155.13

200.69

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 184.36 to 188.74. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @179.94 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 156.70 to 160.83. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

We found 1 important resistance area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 197.10 to 198.70. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for MPC is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for MPC is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength82.41POSITIVEMPC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 82.41% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MPC is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MPC is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MPC is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)45.77NEUTRALThe RSI value for MPC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.65NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MPC has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)51.3NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MPC is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.99MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MPC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)21.69NEUTRALThe ADX value for MPC suggests a possible start of a new trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Daily stock chart

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP

NYSE:MPC (11/6/2025, 11:31:04 AM)

194.09

+7.91 (+4.25%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Performance
% Chg4.25%
1 Week-4.89%
2 Weeks-1.25%
1 Month-1.34%
3 Month15.75%
6 Month23.39%
12 Month21.09%
2 Year24.79%
3 Year52.84%
5 Year378.86%
10 Year218.75%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)5.9
ATR(20)%2.99%
ATR Inc189.66%
Range Today8.12
ADR(20)4.97
ADR(20)%2.56%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS82.41
3 months CRS83.06
6 months CRS76.81
Mansfield0.46
10 Day High200.65
10 Day Low175
20 Day High200.65
20 Day Low175
52 Week High201.61
52 Week Low115.1
CS1 End179.94
CR1 Start197.1
Volume & EV
DER(3)-0.17%
DER(5)0.06%
Volume1.05M
Volume Incr60.62%
Vol(5)2.52M
Vol(50)1.85M

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill technical rating for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 8 / 10 to MPC.


What is the trend direction for MPC stock?

The current trend direction for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for MPC stock?

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) has an RSI value of 45.7724. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the MACD signal for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?

The MACD indicator for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) has a value of -0.651003, indicating a bearish trend.