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MPLX is a partnership that owns pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian and Permian regions. The asset base is made up of crude oil and refined products assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and natural gas and natural gas liquids gathering and processing assets that were purchased or built.

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MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has risen 11.23% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.76 million shares sold short, which is 2.08% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.91 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.54%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into MPLX's Recent Short Interest

Marathon Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) on Tuesday reported its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/08/n46851866/marathon-petroleum-corp-reports-second-quarter-2025-results" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter 2025</a> revenue of $34.101 billion, down from $38.4 billion in the prior-year period. Sales exceeded the analyst estimate of $30.963 billion.
Adjusted earnings per share of $3.96, down from $4.12 a year ago, above the analyst estimate of $3.48.
Net income attributable to Marathon Petroleum was $1.2 billion, or $3.96 per diluted share, compared with $1.5 billion, or $4.33 per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Adjusted EBITDA came in at $3.286 billion, slightly lower than $3.415 billion a year ago.
In the Refining &amp; Marketing segment, crude capacity utilization reached 97%, with throughput volumes of approximately 3.1 million barrels per day. The segment generated adjusted EBITDA of $1.890 billion, down from $2.022 billion in the second quarter of 2024.
The R&amp;M margin was $17.58 per barrel, up slightly from $17.53 a year ago, while refining operating costs rose to $5.34 per barrel from $4.91. Segment EBITDA per barrel was $6.79, compared with $7.28 in the prior-year period.
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The Midstream segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $1.641 billion, in line with the year-ago quarter. Renewable Diesel operations posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $19 million, improving from a $27 million loss in the same period last year.
As of June 30, 2025, the company reported $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents, including $1.4 billion at MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>). During the quarter, Marathon repaid $1.25 billion in senior notes due in May 2025.
The company returned approximately $1 billion to shareholders, including $692 million in share repurchases. As of quarter-end, $6 billion remained available under existing share repurchase authorizations.
Strategic updates during the quarter included MPLX&#8217;s announced $2.375 billion acquisition of Northwind Midstream and Marathon&#8217;s $425 million divestiture of its partial interest in ethanol production facilities.
&#8220;In refining, our team delivered 97% utilization and 105% margin capture; and we remain constructive on the long-term outlook. We have advanced our portfolio optimization for today and the future with MPLX&#8217;s announcement of a $2.375 billion midstream acquisition in the Permian and MPC&#8217;s $425 million divestiture of its partial interest in ethanol production facilities,&#8221; said President and CEO Maryann Mannen.
Dividend: On July 30, the board <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/07/n46735866/marathon-petroleum-corp-announces-quarterly-dividend">declared </a>a quarterly dividend of 91 cents per share on the company&#8217;s common stock. The dividend is payable on Sept. 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 20, 2025.
Outlook: For the third quarter of 2025, the company expects a total refinery throughput of 2.94 million barrels per day, including 2.73 million barrels of crude oil and 210,000 barrels of other charge and blendstocks.
Projected refining operating costs are $5.70 per barrel, with planned turnaround costs of $400 million, distribution costs of $1.525 billion, and depreciation and amortization of $415 million. Corporate expenses, including $20 million of depreciation and amortization, are expected to total $240 million.
MPC Price Action: Marathon Petroleum shares are trading lower by 1.17% at $166 at publication on Tuesday.
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MPLX shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.03 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.08 by 4.98 percent. This is a 10.43 percent decrease over earnings of $1.15 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.003 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.161 billion by 5.01 percent. This is a 1.61 percent decrease over sales of $3.052 billion the same period last year.

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MPLX Q2 EPS $1.03 Misses $1.08 Estimate, Sales $3.003B Miss $3.161B Estimate

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Earnings Scheduled For August 5, 2025

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) will release its quarterly earnings report on Tuesday, 2025-08-05. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.
Analysts anticipate MPLX to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.07.
Investors in MPLX are eagerly awaiting the company's announcement, hoping for news of surpassing estimates and positive guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that stock prices can be heavily influenced by future projections rather than just past performance.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
The company's EPS missed by $0.05 in the last quarter, leading to a 1.08% drop in the share price on the following day.
Here's a look at MPLX's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q1 2025</th>
<th>Q4 2024</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
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<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.15</td>
<td>1.03</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>0.99</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.10</td>
<td>1.07</td>
<td>1.01</td>
<td>1.15</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>2.0%</td>
<td>-0.0%</td>
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<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1754319677_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Performance of MPLX Shares</h3>
Shares of MPLX were trading at $51.85 as of August 01. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 26.65%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<h3>Analysts' Take on MPLX</h3>
For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on MPLX.
Analysts have given MPLX a total of 2 ratings, with the consensus rating being Outperform. The average one-year price target is $52.5, indicating a potential 1.25% upside.
<h3>Peer Ratings Overview</h3>
In this comparison, we explore the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Cheniere Energy, ONEOK and Energy Transfer, three prominent industry players, offering insights into their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
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<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Cheniere Energy, with an average 1-year price target of $269.8, suggesting a potential 420.35% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for ONEOK, with an average 1-year price target of $96.88, suggesting a potential 86.85% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Outperform trajectory for Energy Transfer, with an average 1-year price target of $22.33, suggesting a potential 56.93% downside.</li>
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<h3>Summary of Peers Analysis</h3>
The peer analysis summary presents essential metrics for Cheniere Energy, ONEOK and Energy Transfer, unveiling their respective standings within the industry and providing valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

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<td>MPLX</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>10.87%</td>
<td>$1.27B</td>
<td>8.15%</td>
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<td>Cheniere Energy</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>28.00%</td>
<td>$1.09B</td>
<td>6.26%</td>
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<td>ONEOK</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>68.23%</td>
<td>$2.01B</td>
<td>3.31%</td>
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<td>Energy Transfer</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>-2.82%</td>
<td>$4.08B</td>
<td>3.56%</td>
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Key Takeaway:
MPLX ranks first in revenue growth among its peers. It also leads in gross profit margin. However, it has the lowest return on equity.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind MPLX</h3>
MPLX is a partnership that owns both pipelines and gathering and processing assets with extensive holdings in the Appalachian and Permian regions. The asset base is made up of crude oil and refined products assets dropped down from Marathon Petroleum, its sponsor, and natural gas and natural gas liquids gathering and processing assets that were purchased or built.
<h3>Breaking Down MPLX's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, MPLX showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 10.87% as of 31 March, 2025. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Energy sector.
Net Margin: MPLX's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 39.0% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): MPLX's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 8.15%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.94%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: MPLX's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.68, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MPLX/earnings">To track all earnings releases for MPLX visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
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Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $52 to $53.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Raises Price Target to $53

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The investor making $1,000 a day in dividends said MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) was among his top holdings. The midstream energy infrastructure company has a dividend yield of over 7%.&nbsp;
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Western Midstream Partners LP&nbsp;</h2>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Enterprise Products Partners</h2>
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<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $25 to $23 on May 19, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.51%</li>
<li>Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $55 to $52 on May 12, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Robert Kad maintained an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $56 to $62 on March 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 73%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 6, MPLX posted weaker-than-expected quarterly results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Hess Midstream LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HESM#NYSE">HESM</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.35%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeremy Tonet maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $39 to $44 on March 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Spiro Dounis maintained a Buy rating and increased the price target from $41 to $44 on Feb. 18, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 28, Hess Midstream priced its $559.59 million secondary offering of 15,022,517 Class A shares at $37.25 each.</li>
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MPLX's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.61% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 7.38 million shares sold short, which is 1.98% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 5.44 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>MPLX Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
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As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for MPLX has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing MPLX's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, MPLX's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.52%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Is MPLX Gaining or Losing Market Support?

I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, together with MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), and Enbridge Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENB#NYSE">ENB</a>), today announced that it has agreed to acquire a significant equity interest in the Matterhorn Express Pipeline (MXP), a 2.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) natural gas pipeline connecting the Permian Basin to key Texas demand centers and U.S. Gulf Coast LNG export terminals.
Under the terms of the transaction, I Squared will acquire, through its ISQ Global Infrastructure Fund III, approximately 37% of Matterhorn InvestCo, LLC ("MXP HoldCo"), alongside FIC and WhiteWater Midstream. Following the close of the transaction, MXP will be owned 65% by MXP HoldCo, 15% by ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>), 10% by MPLX, and 10% by Enbridge. WhiteWater Midstream, through MXP HoldCo, will continue to operate MXP.
MXP is a newly constructed, 100% contracted natural gas pipeline in the heart of the Permian Basin. It was placed into service in November 2024 and has approximately 2.5 billion cubic feet per day of fully contracted capacity. The system transports natural gas from the Waha area in the Permian Basin with delivery capabilities throughout the greater Houston area.
The transaction is expected to close in mid-2025, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. Kirkland &amp; Ellis LLP served as legal counsel to I Squared in this transaction.
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Barclays analyst Theresa Chen maintains MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $55 to $52.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on MPLX, Lowers Price Target to $52

Reported Earlier, I Squared, MPLX, and Enbridge Announce Agreement to Acquire Equity Stakes in Matterhorn Express Pipeline From Ridgemont And Devon Energy

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPC#NYSE">MPC</a>) shares are trading higher after the company <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/05/n45216324/marathon-petroleum-corp-reports-first-quarter-2025-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">reported&nbsp;first-quarter results</a>.
Total revenues and other income of&nbsp;$31.85 billion&nbsp;topped the consensus of&nbsp;$29.58 billion. Adjusted EPS loss stood at $(0.24),&nbsp;down from&nbsp;$2.58 a year earlier, beating the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $(0.53)</a>.
Adjusted EBITDA was&nbsp;$2.0 billion&nbsp;for the quarter, compared with&nbsp;$3.3 billion in the prior year quarter.
Refining operating costs per barrel were&nbsp;$5.74&nbsp;versus&nbsp;$6.06 a year ago.&nbsp;
Refining &amp; Marketing refined product sales volume for the quarter was 3,446 mbpd&nbsp;(vs. 3,242 mbpd a year ago); Crude oil capacity utilization was&nbsp;89% (vs.&nbsp;82%&nbsp;a year ago quarter).&nbsp;&nbsp;
Refining&nbsp;&amp; Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA declined to&nbsp;$489 million from&nbsp;$1.99 billion a year ago due to lower market crack spreads.
Refining &amp; Marketing margin was&nbsp;$13.38&nbsp;per barrel for the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;versus&nbsp;$19.35&nbsp;per barrel for the first quarter of 2024.
Marathon Petroleum owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in&nbsp;MPLX LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>), which reported&nbsp;first-quarter earnings per limited partner unit of&nbsp;$1.10, missing the consensus of&nbsp;$1.12.
Total revenues and other income&nbsp;of&nbsp;$3.12 billion missed&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43457519/mplx-lp-progresses-gulf-coast-ngl-strategy-and-reports-full-year-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of&nbsp;$3.14 billion</a>.&nbsp;
As of March&nbsp;31, 2025, Marathon Petroleum had&nbsp;$3.8&nbsp;billion&nbsp;of&nbsp;cash, cash equivalents,&nbsp;and&nbsp;short-term investments, including&nbsp;$2.5 billion of cash at MPLX and&nbsp;$5 billion&nbsp;available&nbsp;on&nbsp;its bank revolving credit facility.
Buyback: In the&nbsp;first quarter, the company returned around&nbsp;$1.3 billion&nbsp;to shareholders, including&nbsp;$1.1 billion&nbsp;in share repurchases.
As of&nbsp;March&nbsp;31, 2025, the company had&nbsp;$6.7 billion available under its share buyback authorizations.
Dividend: On&nbsp;April 30, the company declared a quarterly dividend of&nbsp;$0.91&nbsp;per share, payable&nbsp;on June 10, to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45115532/marathon-petroleum-corp-announces-quarterly-dividend" rel="noreferrer noopener">shareholders&nbsp;of record on&nbsp;May 21</a>.
President and Chief Executive Officer&nbsp;Maryann Mannen said, "Our Midstream business delivered an 8% increase in segment adjusted EBITDA over the prior year, and executed on our Natural Gas and NGL growth strategies."
"For our refining business, we are positioned to meet summer demand as seasonal trends are expected to improve margins and we remain constructive on its long-term outlook."
Outlook: For the&nbsp;second quarter, the company sees&nbsp;refining operating costs per barrel of&nbsp;$5.30 and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">refinery throughputs of 2,945 mbpd</a>.&nbsp;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;iShares U.S. Oil &amp; Gas Exploration &amp; Production ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IEO#BATS">IEO</a>) and&nbsp;VanEck Oil Refiners ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRAK#NYSE">CRAK</a>).
Price Action: MPC shares are up&nbsp;0.47%&nbsp;at&nbsp;$144.01 premarket at the last check on Tuesday.
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Marathon Petroleum Refining Margins Fall Drags Q1 Profit

MPLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPLX#NYSE">MPLX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.10 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.12 by 1.79 percent. This is a 12.24 percent increase over earnings of $0.98 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $3.12 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $3.14 billion by 0.52 percent. This is a 9.77 percent increase over sales of $2.85 billion the same period last year.

MPLX Q1 EPS $1.10 Misses $1.12 Estimate, Sales $3.12B Miss $3.14B Estimate

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