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MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:MUR - US6267171022 - Common Stock

32.56 USD
-0.18 (-0.55%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:08:24 PM
32.5 USD
-0.06 (-0.18%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:08:24 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

Taking everything into account, MUR scores 6 out of 10 in our technical rating. In the last year, MUR was a medium performer in the overall market. The medium term is still looking fine, but we see 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.
MUR is one of the better performing stocks in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry, it outperforms 71% of 208 stocks in the same industry.
MUR 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 MUR is lagging the market slightly.
MUR has an average volume of 2100050 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, MUR outperforms 60% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
In the last month MUR has a been trading in the 29.52 - 34.32 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
MURPHY OIL CORP / MUR Weekly stock chart
MURPHY OIL CORP / MUR Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

6

Although the technical rating is only medium, MUR does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 31.74, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

26.34

33.87

We found 4 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 30.81 to 31.74. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 29.92 to 30.12. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Support @28.35 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @26.61 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice 2 important areas.

  • Resistance @32.66 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 33.23 to 33.53. 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 MUR is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for MUR is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength60.8NEUTRALMUR is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of MUR is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MUR is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of MUR is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)55.91NEUTRALThe RSI value for MUR is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-0.02NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests MUR has a negative trend, although the MACD value is rising.
Stochastics (14,3)55.86NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for MUR is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.9MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for MUR suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)21.81NEUTRALThe ADX value for MUR 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)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
32.6730.801.87 (5.72%)17.47%
An entry @32.67. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @30.80. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 1.87 points, which is 5.72%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 17.47% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
MURPHY OIL CORP / MUR Daily stock chart

MURPHY OIL CORP

NYSE:MUR (1/9/2026, 8:08:24 PM)

After market: 32.5 -0.06 (-0.18%)

32.56

-0.18 (-0.55%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Performance
% Chg-0.55%
1 Week0.22%
2 Weeks3.53%
1 Month-2.37%
3 Month21.63%
6 Month23.15%
12 Month-2.02%
2 Year-15.87%
3 Year-25.34%
5 Year163.22%
10 Year66.04%
15 Year-50.89%
Volatility
ATR(14)1.23
ATR(20)%3.9%
ATR Inc81.07%
Range Today1.13
ADR(20)1.21
ADR(20)%3.71%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS60.8
3 months CRS88.88
6 months CRS83.37
Mansfield1.03
10 Day High33.5
10 Day Low29.52
20 Day High34.32
20 Day Low29.52
52 Week High34.52
52 Week Low18.95
CS1 End31.74
CR1 Start32.66
Volume & EV
DER(3)2.11%
DER(5)1.96%
Volume2.84M
Volume Incr48.01%
Vol(5)2.88M
Vol(50)2.10M

MURPHY OIL CORP / MUR FAQ

What is the technical rating for MUR stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to MUR.


What is the trend direction for MUR stock?

The current trend direction for MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) is Bullish.


Can you provide the RSI signal for MURPHY OIL CORP?

MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) has an RSI value of 55.9098. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for MUR stock?

The MACD indicator for MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) has a value of -0.0215353, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for MUR stock?

The short term momentum for MURPHY OIL CORP (MUR) is neutral.