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Marathon Petroleum Q2 2026 earnings summary

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Q2 2026 earnings summary4 Aug, 2026

Executive summary

  • Net income attributable to shareholders reached $5.14 billion ($17.73 per diluted share) in Q2 2026, up from $1.22 billion ($3.96 per share) in Q2 2025, driven by strong commercial and operational performance, higher refining margins, and increased product prices amid global supply disruptions.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $8.5 billion in Q2 2026, more than doubling year-over-year, reflecting strong operational reliability and commercial execution across all segments.

  • Over $2.8 billion was returned to shareholders in Q2 2026, including $2.5 billion in share repurchases, demonstrating disciplined capital allocation and robust cash generation.

  • Value-enhancing capital projects at El Paso and Robinson refineries were completed, boosting competitive positioning and targeting 25%+ returns.

  • Maintained a constructive outlook for U.S. refining and midstream, supported by resilient consumer demand and integrated value chains.

Financial highlights

  • Q2 2026 sales and other operating revenues: $51.99 billion; net income attributable to shareholders: $5.14 billion; diluted EPS: $17.73; adjusted EBITDA: $8.5 billion; cash flow from operations (excluding working capital): $6.6 billion.

  • Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA: $6.7 billion in Q2 2026, up from $1.9 billion in Q2 2025, with margin per barrel at $36.33 (vs. $17.58 prior year).

  • Midstream segment adjusted EBITDA was $1.78 billion, up 20% year-over-year, driven by higher rates, throughput, and acquisitions.

  • Renewable Diesel segment adjusted EBITDA was $258 million, reversing a loss of $19 million in Q2 2025, with 95% utilization and improved regulatory credits.

  • Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026: $7.8 billion.

Outlook and guidance

  • Expect to remain in an enhanced mid-cycle environment through 2027, with continued strong demand for gasoline, diesel, and jet.

  • Q3 2026 crude throughput expected at 2.8–3.0 million bpd at 94% utilization; turnaround expenses of ~$290 million focused on Gulf Coast and MidCon.

  • MPLX capital growth spending outlook raised by $500 million to $2.9 billion for 2026, supporting mid-single-digit adjusted EBITDA growth and 12.5% annual distribution growth in 2026 and 2027.

  • 2026 capital spending outlook (excluding MPLX) is $1.5 billion, with 65% allocated to value-enhancing investments.

  • Management expects continued constructive market conditions for U.S. refiners, supported by global demand growth and U.S. structural advantages.

El Paso and Robinson yield improvement impact
Drivers for MPLX growth capital increase
Renewable Diesel regulatory credit impact
Implications of the 2% net debt-to-capital ratio
Regulatory credit impact on Renewable Diesel EBITDA
Drivers of the 112% R & M margin capture rate
SPR crude return obligation hedging strategy
45Z tax credit impact on Renewable Diesel EBITDA
Drivers for MPLX 2026 growth capex increase
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