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Jefferies raises Murphy Oil price target amid new discoveries and production starts.

Analyst Insights
17 Oct 2026
Gordon Thompson
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Bullish
Jefferies raises Murphy Oil price target amid new discoveries and production starts.

Jefferies has increased its price target for Murphy Oil to $35 from $33, despite the stock trading above this target at $41.74. The upgrade follows significant oil discoveries offshore Vietnam and Côte d’Ivoire, along with production starting at key projects like Chinook #8 and Vietnam's Lac Da Vang field. These developments are expected to boost Murphy Oil's future cash flow and financial performance. The company’s recent capital budget increases reflect strong investment in exploration, signaling positive momentum for investors in the energy sector.

Murphy Oil's stock price stands at $41.74, above Jefferies' raised target of $35. For readers following the energy sector, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 19, 2026 19:15 WIB: out of 79 priced US energy stocks, 25 rose and 47 fell. Notable movers include PBF Energy Inc. at USD 82.88 with a 1-day change of -1.94%, Enphase Energy Inc. at USD 31.16 up 1.76%, and Denison Mines Corp at USD 2.32 up 1.75%.

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