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Murphy Oil Corporation

S&P 500

MUR/Energy · Oil & Gas E&P/NYSE

Dividend Yield

3.92%

$1.35 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$35.39P/E58.1MCap4.9BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

56/ 100Caution

MUR's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 16.4% cfo payout ratio & 18.6% net debt / total assets. Areas of concern: 224.6% earnings payout ratio & 106.4% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 15.77% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • CFO Payout Ratio: 16.4%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 44.0Conservative debt level relative to equity.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 224.6%High earnings payout ratio leaves little safety margin.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 106.4%Free cash flow is tight relative to the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 2.2%Return on equity is below industry norms.

Payout & Coverage

Warning
106.4%Danger
16.4%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Caution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
15.8%Very Safe
VolatileWarning

About Murphy Oil Corporation

Murphy Oil Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Houston, Texas, operating in the United States, Canada, and internationally. The company explores for and produces crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids from various assets, including the Eagle Ford Shale formation and offshore operations in regions such as the Gulf of Mexico, Vietnam, and West Africa. Murphy Oil maintains a diversified portfolio of producing assets designed to optimize production efficiency and reserve replacement. The company operates through its Exploration and Production segment, which manages exploration, development, and production activities across its global portfolio, while its Corporate and Other segment handles overhead, financing, and administrative functions. As a publicly traded energy company, Murphy Oil focuses on cost management, operational excellence, and returning capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company is committed to maintaining liquidity, managing its debt profile, and pursuing exploration opportunities to sustain long-term production and reserves.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.92%

Annual Dividend

$1.35

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

224.58%

FCF Payout Ratio

106.42%

52-Week Range

$21.86 - $43.34

Dividend History (2016–2025)

MUR annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

MUR earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

May 18, 2026

Last Payment Date

June 1, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

16.37%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

15.77%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-0.74%

3-Year Total Growth

57.58%

5-Year Total Growth

108.00%

10-Year Total Growth

-7.14%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$3,539.00

Annual Income

$135.00

Quarterly Income

$33.75

Monthly Income

$11.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MUR's current dividend yield?
Murphy Oil Corporation (MUR) currently has a dividend yield of 3.92%, based on a stock price of $35.39 and an annual dividend of $1.35.
When is MUR's next dividend payment date?
MUR's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-18 and the next payment date is 2026-06-01. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does MUR pay in dividends per year?
Murphy Oil Corporation paid $1.30 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has MUR been increasing its dividend?
Murphy Oil Corporation has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 15.77% and a 10-year CAGR of -0.74%.
Is MUR's dividend safe?
Murphy Oil Corporation has a payout ratio of 224.58%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 106.42%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.
How is MUR's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Murphy Oil Corporation's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for energy companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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