MPC monthly performance report
Monthly MPC research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
MPC monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed August 2026 at $297.75, down 5.92% for the month and +76.27% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, MPC is +83.08%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +33.88% versus its 200-day moving average ($222.40), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, MPC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +43.55%, with a relative strength index reading of 124.5.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.
Marathon Petroleum ended August 2026 at $297.75, posting a monthly return of −5.92%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −8.96%.
The current quarter stands at +18.51% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +33.88% versus the 200-day moving average ($222.40).
Year-to-date, MPC is +83.08% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +70.20%. The stock is currently −8.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −45.90%.
| Period | MPC | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −4.75% | −0.20% | −4.55% |
| 1 Week | −2.71% | +3.90% | −6.62% |
| 1 Month | −5.92% | +3.05% | −8.96% |
| 3 Months | +19.92% | +7.11% | +12.81% |
| 6 Months |