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MPLX LP

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MPLX LP (MPLX) Q2 2026 Earnings: The Distribution Stopped Paying For Itself

Published 2026-08-08

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Episodes linked
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Latest video
Q2 2026
2026-08-08
Podcast available
Yes
Current price
$59.22
+0.19 (+0.32%)
Trailing / Forward P/E
12.73x
Forward: 12.35x
Market cap / Volume
Volume:
Revenue / Earnings Growth
10.6%
Earnings: 3.2%
Margins
38.2% op
Gross: 55.7% · Net: 39.3%
Balance sheet
0.89x current
Debt / Equity: 183.4
52-week range / Beta
$47.80 - $60.95
Beta: 0.46
Analyst target
$61.92
Upside: 4.6%
Cash / shareholder return
2.28% FCF yield
Dividend yield: 7.32%

Company context

Industry: Oil & Gas Midstream
Country: United States
Employees:
Price to book: 4.21x
Return on equity: 33.7%
MPLX LP owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and logistics assets primarily in the United States. It operates in two segments, Crude Oil and Products Logistics; and Natural Gas and NGL Services. The company is involved in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas; gathering, transportation, fractionation, storage, and marketing of natural gas liquids; gathering, storage, transportation, and distribution of crude oil and refined products, as well as other hydrocarbon-based products and renewables; and sale of residue gas and condensate. It also engages in inland marine businesses, comprising fleet of boats and barges transport light products, heavy oils, crude oil, renewable fuels, chemicals, and feedstocks in the Mid-Continent and Gulf Coast regions, as well as a marine repair facility located on the Ohio River; and distribution of fuel, as well as operates refining logistics, terminals, rail facilities, and storage caverns. In addition, it operates terminal facilities for the receipt, storage, blending, additization, handling, and redelivery of refined petroleum products through the pipeline, rail, marine, and truck transportation. MPLX GP LLC acts as the general partner of MPLX LP. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. MPLX LP operates as a subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

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Market context for MPLX

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MPLX vs. two close competitors

This section compares the current company against two nearby peers on valuation, growth, margins, balance-sheet strength, and investment setup. Green generally marks the strongest relative figure for that row, while red marks the weakest.

MPLX LP latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
MPLX LP
MPLX
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth is positive but not explosive, which usually supports a steadier compounding case than a hyper-growth story.
Profitability is a real strength here, with healthy operating margins helping support resilience through weaker cycles.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Balance-sheet leverage is elevated, so investors should watch refinancing costs and how much flexibility management really has.
Chevron Corp. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Chevron Corp.
CVX
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Exxon Mobil Corp. latest YouTube video thumbnail YouTube
Exxon Mobil Corp.
XOM
Latest video
Q2 2026
Growth profile looks strong right now, with above-average top-line and/or earnings momentum.
Cash generation stands out versus market value, which helps the stock absorb valuation pressure better than weaker cash converters.
Valuation looks more grounded than many growth names, which can improve the risk/reward if fundamentals hold up.
Risk profile looks relatively manageable compared with many peers, especially if operating execution remains stable.
Market Cap
More scale can mean deeper resources and resilience, although bigger does not automatically mean better upside.
MPLX
$60.04B
MPLX LP
CVX
$393.83B
Chevron Corp.
XOM
$660.09B
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Trailing P/E
Lower trailing P/E can indicate a cheaper valuation relative to trailing earnings, but it may also reflect slower growth or higher perceived risk.
MPLX
12.7x
MPLX LP
CVX
19.3x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
20.7x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Forward P/E
Forward P/E is often a better read on what investors are paying for the next year of earnings power.
MPLX
12.3x
MPLX LP
CVX
15.3x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
15.0x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Revenue Growth
Higher revenue growth usually signals stronger demand, market share gains, or a business still in expansion mode.
MPLX
10.6%
MPLX LP
CVX
53.5%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
44.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Earnings Growth
Faster earnings growth matters because it shows management is converting sales momentum into shareholder value.
MPLX
3.2%
MPLX LP
CVX
321.9%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
112.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Operating Margin
Higher operating margin suggests better operating discipline, pricing power, or a structurally stronger business model.
MPLX
38.2%
MPLX LP
CVX
21.9%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
15.9%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Gross Margin
Gross margin helps show how much product-level pricing power and unit economics a company has before overhead.
MPLX
55.7%
MPLX LP
CVX
44.3%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
29.8%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Net Margin
Higher net margin means more of each dollar of revenue reaches the bottom line after all costs.
MPLX
39.3%
MPLX LP
CVX
9.8%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
9.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Return on Equity
ROE shows how efficiently management turns shareholder capital into profits, though leverage can inflate it.
MPLX
33.7%
MPLX LP
CVX
12.2%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
12.6%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Free Cash Flow Yield
Higher free cash flow yield can indicate a stronger cash return relative to the stock's market value.
MPLX
2.3%
MPLX LP
CVX
5.6%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
3.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Debt to Equity
Lower leverage usually means less balance-sheet risk, though capital-intensive sectors naturally run higher debt loads.
MPLX
183.36x
MPLX LP
CVX
18.96x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
15.92x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Current Ratio
A stronger current ratio usually signals better short-term liquidity and more room to absorb shocks.
MPLX
0.89x
MPLX LP
CVX
1.25x
Chevron Corp.
XOM
1.14x
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Beta
Lower beta often means lower volatility versus the market, while higher beta usually brings a rougher ride.
MPLX
0.46
MPLX LP
CVX
0.49
Chevron Corp.
XOM
0.17
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Dividend Yield
Dividend yield matters for income-focused investors, but a high yield can also reflect a stressed stock price.
MPLX
7.3%
MPLX LP
CVX
3.5%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
2.6%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
Analyst Upside
Higher analyst upside suggests the Street still sees room between current price and consensus fair value.
MPLX
4.6%
MPLX LP
CVX
8.1%
Chevron Corp.
XOM
5.1%
Exxon Mobil Corp.

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