Murphy Oil Corporation
S&P 500MUR/Energy · Oil & Gas E&P/NYSE
Dividend Yield
3.92%
$1.35 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
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.
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SafeAbout 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%
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