MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) Technical Analysis

NYSE:MPCUS56585A1025

Current stock price

220.35 USD
+6.23 (+2.91%)
At close:
219 USD
-1.35 (-0.61%)
After Hours:

MPC Technical Rating and Analysis

8

Overall MPC gets a technical rating of 8 out of 10. This is due to a consistent overall performance, although we see some doubts in the very recent evolution. In the medium time frame things are still looking good.

  • In the last month MPC has a been trading in the 210.64 - 255.77 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
  • When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that MPC is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 86% of all stocks. We also observe that the gains produced by MPC over the past year are nicely spread over this period.
  • MPC is one of the better performing stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, it outperforms 70% of 209 stocks in the same industry.
  • MPC has an average volume of 2604240 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
  • The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is negative. It is probably better to wait until this picture becomes clearer.
  • MPC is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so MPC is lagging the market.

MPC Weekly and Daily overview Charts

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Weekly stock chart
MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Daily stock chart

MPC Setup Rating and Analysis

5

Although MPC has an excellent technical rating, the quality of the presented setup is not ideal 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.

MPC Support and Resistance Analysis

157.00

238.05

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 213.68 to 215.04. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 182.26 to 182.76. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 158.59 to 160.84. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

2 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 224.98 to 226.25. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 233.92 to 235.69. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.

MPC 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 IndicatorDOWNNEGATIVEThe short term trend for MPC is down.
ChartMill Relative Strength86.71POSITIVEMPC has a high relative strength, it outperformed 86.71% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of MPC is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPMIXEDThe current price of MPC is below 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)38.8NEUTRALThe RSI value for MPC is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-3.83NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MPC has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)13.08OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests MPC may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)4.3MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MPC suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)26.47POSITIVEThe high ADX value value for MPC suggests a strong trend.

MPC 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)

MPC Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC Daily stock chart

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP

NYSE:MPC (4/21/2026, 4:15:49 PM)

After market: 219 -1.35 (-0.61%)

220.35

+6.23 (+2.91%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Performance
% Chg2.91%
1 Week-4.96%
2 Weeks-11.3%
1 Month-7.92%
3 Month22.09%
6 Month9.12%
12 Month55.79%
2 Year17.83%
3 Year75.51%
5 Year284.76%
10 Year447.9%
15 YearN/A
Volatility
ATR(14)8.86
ATR(20)%4.3%
ATR Inc4.95%
Range Today7.73
ADR(20)7.89
ADR(20)%3.58%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS86.71
3 months CRS92.13
6 months CRS71.23
Mansfield0.64
10 Day High247.07
10 Day Low210.64
20 Day High255.77
20 Day Low210.64
52 Week High255.77
52 Week Low133
CS1 End213.68
CR1 Start224.98
Volume & EV
DER(3)-2.15%
DER(5)-2.12%
Volume1.46M
Volume Incr-25.85%
Vol(5)2.07M
Vol(50)2.60M

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP / MPC TA FAQ

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

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


Can you provide the trend direction for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?

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


What is the RSI signal for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) stock?

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) has an RSI value of 38.797. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the buy/sell signal for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP?

The buy/sell signal for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) is hold as the short term and long term trends are mixed.


What are the support and resistance levels for MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) stock?

MARATHON PETROLEUM CORP (MPC) has a support level at 213.68 and a resistance level at 224.98. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of MPC support and resistance levels.