Group 1 - Marathon Petroleum purchased two cargoes of Venezuelan crude oil at the end of January [1] - The company expects its refineries to process more heavy grades of crude oil [1]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $10.70 and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $12 billion, with a cash flow from operations of $8.7 billion [13][5] - The fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share was reported at $4.07, with adjusted EBITDA around $3.5 billion [13][5] - The refining and marketing segment adjusted EBITDA per barrel was $5.63 for the year and $7.15 for the fourth quarter [13][5] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The midstream segment grew adjusted EBITDA year-over-year, reaching nearly $7 billion, while the refining and marketing segment's fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA was $2 billion [5][14] - Refining utilization was reported at 95% for the fourth quarter, with total throughput exceeding 3 million barrels per day [14][15] - The renewable segment achieved 94% utilization, benefiting from a one-time sale of credits [17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global consumption trends for refined products remained steady, with gasoline and distillates each growing by approximately 1% and jet fuel demand increasing nearly 4% [6] - The global refining system is expected to remain tight, with limited new capacity coming online in 2026, further tightening U.S. markets due to regional closures [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest approximately $700 million in refining value-enhancing capital in 2026, focusing on lowering operating costs and enhancing system reliability [7] - Investments in marketing are set at $250 million to expand the reach of branded stations in targeted markets, supporting long-term secured offtake [8] - The company aims for a disciplined capital strategy, targeting returns of 25% or above on capital deployment [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains constructive on refined product demand, expecting growth to outpace capacity additions through the end of the decade [6] - The company anticipates that the structural demand growth across refined products will continue, supported by a strong midstream business outlook [10] - Management expressed confidence in the long-term fundamentals of the energy markets, particularly in the context of MPLX's growth and distribution [12][20] Other Important Information - The company returned $4.5 billion to shareholders in 2025, including a 6.5% reduction in shares outstanding [13] - The company has a net debt to capital ratio within the range of 25%-30% and targets an annual cash balance of $1 billion [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capture Rate Performance - The capture rate was strong at 114%, attributed to optimization through the commercial team and improved structural capabilities [25][26] Question: Return of Capital Expectations - The company expects to match or exceed the $4.5 billion returned to shareholders in 2026 based on current market conditions [31][32] Question: Venezuelan Crude Absorption - The company views access to Venezuelan crude positively, with capabilities to absorb incremental barrels, enhancing its competitive position [35][36] Question: Refining Utilization Sensitivity - The company can adjust refining operations to optimize margins based on market conditions, demonstrating flexibility in its operations [50][51] Question: CapEx Guidance - The company expects a 20% reduction in refining capital expenditures in 2026, with further reductions anticipated in 2027 and 2028 [53][56] Question: Negotiations with USW - Ongoing negotiations with the United Steelworkers are progressing positively, with rolling extensions in place [64][65]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, the company achieved adjusted earnings per share of $10.70 and adjusted EBITDA of approximately $12 billion, with a fourth quarter adjusted earnings per share of $4.07 and adjusted EBITDA of about $3.5 billion [13][14] - The company generated $8.3 billion in cash from operations and returned $4.5 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends, reflecting a 6.5% reduction in shares outstanding [5][13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The refining and marketing segment reported adjusted EBITDA of $2 billion for the fourth quarter, with refineries running at 95% utilization and total throughput just over 3 million barrels per day [14][15] - The midstream segment's adjusted EBITDA grew year-over-year, reaching a record of nearly $7 billion, although fourth quarter results declined due to divestitures of non-core assets [5][11][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global refined product demand is expected to continue growing, with gasoline and distillates each increasing by roughly 1% and jet fuel demand rising nearly 4% [6] - The global refining system is anticipated to remain tight, with limited new capacity coming online in 2026, further tightening U.S. markets due to regional closures [6][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company plans to invest approximately $700 million in refining value-enhancing capital in 2026, focusing on lowering operating costs and enhancing system reliability [7][10] - Investments in marketing will total $250 million to expand the reach of branded stations in targeted markets, supporting long-term secured offtake and enhancing performance [8] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about refined product demand and expects growth to outpace the net effect of capacity additions through the end of the decade [6][10] - The company emphasizes a disciplined capital strategy and aims for returns of 25% or above on capital investments, reflecting confidence in long-term opportunities across the energy space [10][12] Other Important Information - The company achieved its strongest process safety performance in the last four years and the lowest OSHA recordable injury rate, reflecting a commitment to safe and environmentally sound operations [5] - MPLX, the company's midstream segment, plans to invest $2.4 billion in growth capital, with 90% directed towards natural gas and NGL services, targeting a distribution growth rate of 12.5% over the next two years [11][12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Capture rate performance - Management highlighted that the strong capture rate of 114% was driven by optimization through the commercial team and improved structural capabilities [25][26][28] Question: Return of capital expectations - Management indicated that based on current market conditions, they expect to match or exceed the previous year's capital return of $4.5 billion [31][32] Question: Incremental Venezuelan crude absorption - Management expressed confidence in their ability to absorb more Venezuelan crude, leveraging their system's capabilities and optimizing sour crude processing [35][36][39] Question: CapEx guidance and negotiations with USW - Management confirmed that CapEx for 2026 is expected to be lower than in 2025, and negotiations with the USW are ongoing with positive dialogue [62][65][66]

FOURTH QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL February 3, 2026 M P C | 4 Q 2 0 2 5 1 M P C | 4 Q 2 0 2 5 FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This presentation contains forward-looking statements regarding Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC). These forward-looking statements may relate to, among other things, MPC's expectations, estimates and projections concerning its business and operations, financial priorities, strategic plans and initiatives, capital return plans, capital expenditure plans, operating cost reduct ...

Core Viewpoint - Marathon Petroleum (MPC) shares have performed well over the past year, with a gain of approximately 20% due to an improved refining environment and aggressive stock repurchases by the company [1] Company Performance - The refining environment has shown significant improvement over the past year, contributing to the positive performance of Marathon Petroleum [1] - The company has been actively repurchasing its shares, which has likely supported the stock price increase [1]

Core Viewpoint - Marathon Petroleum (MPC) reported quarterly earnings of $4.07 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.73 per share, and showing a substantial increase from $0.77 per share a year ago, indicating a strong performance in the refining sector [1] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $33.42 billion for the quarter ended December 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 12.89%, although this represents a slight decrease from $33.47 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Marathon Petroleum has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates four times [2] Stock Performance - Since the beginning of the year, Marathon Petroleum shares have increased by approximately 8.8%, outperforming the S&P 500, which gained 1.9% [3] Future Outlook - The company's earnings outlook will be crucial for determining the stock's future price movements, with current consensus EPS estimates at $1.15 for the upcoming quarter and $12.17 for the current fiscal year [7] - The Zacks Rank for Marathon Petroleum is currently 4 (Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future due to unfavorable estimate revisions prior to the earnings release [6] Industry Context - The Oil and Gas - Refining and Marketing industry is currently ranked in the bottom 32% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting that the overall industry outlook may negatively impact stock performance [8]

Core Viewpoint - Marathon Petroleum exceeded Wall Street's profit expectations for the fourth quarter, driven by robust refining margins [1] Group 1: Financial Performance - The company reported a significant increase in profits, attributed to strong refining margins [1] - The fourth-quarter results surpassed analysts' forecasts, indicating a positive trend in financial performance [1] Group 2: Industry Context - The refining sector is experiencing favorable conditions, contributing to improved margins for companies like Marathon Petroleum [1] - Strong demand for refined products has bolstered the overall profitability of the refining industry [1]

Financial Performance - For Q4 2025, Marathon Petroleum Corp. reported net income of $1.5 billion, or $5.12 per diluted share, compared to $371 million, or $1.15 per diluted share in Q4 2024, representing a significant increase [2]. - Full-year 2025 net income attributable to MPC was $4.0 billion, or $13.22 per diluted share, compared to $3.4 billion, or $10.08 per diluted share in 2024 [4]. - Net income attributable to MPC for Q4 2025 was $1,535 million, compared to $371 million in Q4 2024, representing a significant increase of 313% [33]. - Adjusted net income attributable to MPC for Q4 2025 was $1,220 million, compared to $249 million in Q4 2024 [47]. - Net income attributable to MPC for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, was $4,047 million, compared to $3,445 million for the same period in 2024, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 17.5% [50]. Operational Performance - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $3,489 million, a significant increase from $2,120 million in Q4 2024, representing a growth of 64.4% [50]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $3.5 billion, up from $2.1 billion in Q4 2024, indicating strong operational performance [3]. - Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $1,997 million, up from $559 million in Q4 2024, indicating a substantial increase of 257.6% [52]. - The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $7.15 per barrel for Q4 2025, compared to $2.03 per barrel in Q4 2024, reflecting enhanced operational performance [35]. - MPC's income from operations for Q4 2025 was $2,694 million, a substantial increase from $1,141 million in Q4 2024, showcasing strong operational results [33]. Revenue and Sales - Total revenues for Q4 2025 were $33,422 million, a slight decrease from $33,466 million in Q4 2024 [33]. - Refining & Marketing refined product sales volume for Q4 2025 was 3,803 mbpd, an increase from 3,747 mbpd in Q4 2024 [36]. - Refining & Marketing margin for Q4 2025 reached $5,214 million, compared to $3,566 million in Q4 2024, marking a 46.2% increase [52]. - The Gulf Coast region contributed $2,111 million to the Refining & Marketing margin in Q4 2025, up from $1,483 million in Q4 2024, a growth of 42.3% [52]. Capital Expenditures and Investments - Capital expenditures for Q4 2025 totaled $1,462 million, up from $921 million in Q4 2024, indicating increased investment in operations [34]. - The company reported a total of $4,693 million in capital expenditures for the full year 2025, compared to $3,076 million in 2024, highlighting a strategic focus on growth [34]. - MPC's 2026 standalone capital spending outlook is $1.5 billion, with 65% focused on value-enhancing capital and 35% on sustaining capital [15]. - The company plans to invest $350 million in 2026 for a distillate hydrotreater at Galveston Bay, aimed at upgrading high-sulfur distillate to ultra-low sulfur diesel [20]. - MPLX's 2026 capital spending outlook is $2.7 billion, with 90% allocated to growth capital and 10% to maintenance capital [20]. Costs and Expenses - Cash provided by operating activities for 2025 was $8.3 billion, slightly down from $8.7 billion in 2024, while adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $12.0 billion, up from $11.3 billion [4]. - The company incurred refining planned turnaround costs of $412 million in Q4 2025, compared to $281 million in Q4 2024, reflecting a 46.6% increase [52]. - Total net interest and other financial costs for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, were $1,276 million, compared to $839 million in 2024, representing a 52.2% increase [50]. - The company reported a provision for income taxes of $372 million for Q4 2025, significantly higher than $111 million in Q4 2024, an increase of 235.1% [50]. Refining and Marketing Metrics - Refining & Marketing margin increased to $18.65 per barrel in Q4 2025 from $12.93 per barrel in Q4 2024, reflecting improved profitability [35]. - Refining operating costs per barrel are projected to be $5.85 for Q1 2026, with total refinery throughputs expected to be 2,740 mbpd [23]. - Crude oil refining capacity utilization reached 95% in Q4 2025, up from 94% in Q4 2024, demonstrating operational efficiency [36]. - The Mid-Continent Region's refining & marketing margin rose to $18.19 per barrel in Q4 2025, compared to $11.31 in Q4 2024, marking a 60.5% increase [40]. - The West Coast Region reported a refining & marketing margin of $21.94 per barrel in Q4 2025, up from $15.70 in Q4 2024, a 39.8% increase [41]. Cash and Debt Position - Total cash and cash equivalents increased to $3,672 million as of December 31, 2025, compared to $2,654 million at the end of Q3 2025 [44]. - The total consolidated debt as of December 31, 2025, was $32,876 million, slightly up from $32,844 million at the end of Q3 2025 [44].

Financial Performance - Marathon Petroleum Corp. reported a net income of $1.5 billion, or $5.12 per diluted share, for Q4 2025, a significant increase from $371 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, in Q4 2024 [1][7] - Adjusted net income for Q4 2025 was $1.2 billion, or $4.07 per diluted share, compared to $249 million, or $0.77 per diluted share, in Q4 2024 [1][3] - For the full year 2025, net income attributable to MPC was $4.0 billion, or $13.22 per diluted share, up from $3.4 billion, or $10.08 per diluted share, in 2024 [3][7] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $3.5 billion, compared to $2.1 billion in Q4 2024 [2][5] - Full-year adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was $12.0 billion, an increase from $11.3 billion in 2024 [3][5] Operational Highlights - Refining & Marketing segment adjusted EBITDA was $1,997 million in Q4 2025, up from $559 million in Q4 2024, with a margin of $7.15 per barrel compared to $2.03 per barrel in the prior year [6][8] - Full-year refining utilization was 94% with a margin capture of 105%, indicating strong operational performance [7] - Crude capacity utilization was 95%, resulting in total throughput of 3.0 million barrels per day for Q4 2025 [8] Cash Flow and Capital Returns - Cash provided by operating activities was $8.3 billion for the full year 2025, slightly down from $8.7 billion in 2024 [3][7] - The company returned approximately $1.3 billion of capital to shareholders in Q4 2025, with a total of $4.5 billion in capital returns for the year [7][13] Strategic Initiatives - The company plans to allocate $1.5 billion for standalone capital spending in 2026, focusing 65% on value-enhancing projects and 35% on sustaining capital [14][17] - Key investments include high-return projects at various refineries, with specific capital expenditures outlined for refining and marketing segments [17][20] Financial Position - As of December 31, 2025, the company had $3.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with no borrowings under its $5 billion revolving credit facility [13][49] - Total consolidated debt stood at $32.9 billion, with MPC debt at $7.2 billion and MPLX debt at $25.7 billion [49]

Negotiators for the United Steelworkers union (USW) and Marathon Petroleum continued to meet on Saturday, just hours ahead of a deadline for possible strikes at multiple U.S. refineries and chemical p... ...