Marathon Oil on the Verge of Exploding?
Marathon Oil, an integrated oil and gas company based in Houston, is currently garnering attention from investors. With a rich history dating back to 1887, the company is making headlines for its promising stock market future.
According to Motley Fool CAPS, an online investment community, 96% of the 1,692 members who have rated Marathon Oil believe the stock will outperform the S&P 500 going forward. This optimistic outlook is backed by several key factors.
The company's trailing-12-month revenue stands at $15.3 billion, reflecting a solid financial position. Marathon Oil's market capitalization is $21.8 billion, making it a significant player in the industry.
One of Marathon Oil's most promising assets is its Eagle Ford holdings. These holdings have a peak daily production rate of 50,000 BOE per day and are estimated to contain 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (BOE). Last week, FatalX, a member of the Motley Fool community, highlighted Marathon Oil's Eagle Ford holdings, stating that production has doubled in the last quarter on higher-than-expected density.
The dividend yield of Marathon Oil is 2.2%, providing a steady income stream for investors. However, it's important to note that there is no public information identifying a single institution or individual owning shares in Marathon Oil that has achieved a high dividend yield around 2.2% in recent years.
The average return on equity for Marathon Oil over the past 3 years is 8.5%, indicating a strong financial performance. The company's cash/debt ratio of $806.0 million / $6.5 billion further underscores its financial health.
Marathon Oil's competitors include industry giants such as Chevron and ExxonMobil. While Chevron is a stock recommended by Motley Fool newsletter services, Marathon Oil's unique strengths and promising prospects make it a stock futures worth considering.
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The article "Is Marathon Oil Poised to Pop?" originally appeared on Fool.com. With its strong financial performance, promising prospects, and high ratings on Motley Fool CAPS, Marathon Oil is certainly a stock worth keeping an eye on.
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