Summary
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported a solid financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014, with a significant increase in net income attributable to MPC compared to the prior year. This improvement was largely driven by the Refining & Marketing segment, which benefited from more favorable crack spreads and higher product price realizations. The company also demonstrated a strategic focus on growing its higher-valued, stable cash flow businesses, notably through the significant acquisition of Hess' Retail Operations and Related Assets, which substantially expanded its Speedway segment's footprint. Investments in midstream infrastructure through MPLX LP were also a key focus, positioning MPC for future growth in logistics and transportation. MPC's financial position remained strong, with substantial liquidity and manageable leverage, enabling continued investment in growth and shareholder returns through dividends and share repurchases.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $97.82B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.38B |
| Operating Expenses | $94.05B |
| Operating Income | $4.05B |
| Interest Expense | $229.00M |
| Net Income | $2.52B |
| EPS (Basic) | $4.42 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $4.39 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 570.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 574.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported a 20% increase in net income attributable to MPC in 2014 compared to 2013, reaching $2.52 billion.
- 2The Refining & Marketing segment was the primary driver of improved performance, with income from operations increasing by $403 million, attributed to favorable net product price realizations and wider crack spreads.
- 3MPC significantly expanded its retail presence by acquiring Hess' Retail Operations and Related Assets for $2.82 billion, which substantially grew its Speedway segment across 22 states.
- 4The company continued to invest in its midstream infrastructure through MPLX LP, increasing its ownership interest and accelerating its growth plans for the partnership.
- 5MPC maintained a strong financial position with $1.49 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $3.80 billion in unused committed borrowing facilities as of year-end 2014.
- 6The company demonstrated a commitment to shareholder returns, repurchasing $2.13 billion of common stock in 2014 and increasing its quarterly dividend.