MPC monthly performance report

Explore MPC's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

MPC monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Marathon Petroleum (MPC) closed November 2026 at $412.85, down 7.17% for the month and +109.67% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, MPC is +153.86%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.03% YTD.
  • The stock is trading +37.83% versus its 200-day moving average ($299.54), a bullish technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, MPC has outperformed the S&P 500 by +112.63%, with a relative strength index reading of 163.6.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 64.1% — 25 positive months versus 14 negative months.

Marathon Petroleum ended November 2026 at $412.85, posting a monthly return of −7.17%. The S&P 500 returned +0.19% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.35%.

The current quarter stands at +4.41% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +37.83% versus the 200-day moving average ($299.54).

Year-to-date, MPC is +153.86% against SPY +11.03%, a gap of +142.83%. The stock is currently −16.37% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −45.90%.

MPC trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodMPCS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day+2.48%−0.35%+2.84%
1 Week+9.42%+3.29%+6.13%
1 Month−7.17%+0.19%−7.35%
3 Months+16.16%−2.48%+18.63%
6 Months+63.84%+2.00%+61.84%
YTD+153.86%+11.03%+142.83%
12 Months+109.67%+10.79%+98.88%
3 Years+184.47%+71.83%+112.63%
MPC best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Jul 2026+23.78%
#2Mar 2026+23.19%
#3Mar 2024+19.07%
#4Aug 2026+17.96%
#5May 2025+16.98%
MPC worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Dec 2025−16.05%
#2Oct 2024−10.71%
#3Dec 2024−10.66%
#4Apr 2024−9.82%
#5Sep 2024−8.02%
MPC quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025+16.03%
Q4 2025−15.62%
Q1 2026+50.14%
Q2 2026+4.71%
Q3 2026+54.66%
Q4 2026 (QTD)+4.41%
MPC calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+27.47%
2024−5.97%
2025+16.58%
2026+153.86%
MPC drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$493.69 (2026-10-19)
52-Week Low$161.93 (2025-12-31)
Current Price$412.85
200-Day Moving Average$299.54
Price vs 200DMA+37.83%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−45.90% (2025-04-08)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−16.37%
MPC relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)163.6
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+112.63%
RS Peak189 (Oct 2026)
RS Trough67.4 (Dec 2024)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was MPC's return for this report period?

MPC returned −7.17% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-12.

Has MPC outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD MPC: +153.86% vs SPY: +11.03%.

What is MPC's 12-month return?

+109.67% over the trailing 12 months.

Is MPC above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is +37.83% versus 200DMA ($299.54).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−45.90% on 2025-04-08.