Summary
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) presented its 2018 10-K report highlighting significant achievements, most notably the transformative acquisition of Andeavor on October 1, 2018. This acquisition substantially expanded MPC's operational scale and geographic reach, positioning it as the largest independent petroleum refiner, marketer, and retailer in the United States. The integration of Andeavor is expected to yield significant synergies, estimated at $1.4 billion annually within three years, enhancing long-term cash flow generation. The company reported a decrease in net income attributable to MPC to $2.78 billion in 2018 from $3.43 billion in 2017. This decline was primarily due to the absence of a significant tax benefit recorded in 2017 and increased non-controlling interests, despite an increase in operating income driven by the Andeavor acquisition. MPC also returned substantial capital to shareholders through share repurchases ($3.29 billion in 2018) and dividends ($954 million in 2018), demonstrating a commitment to shareholder returns while strategically investing in its integrated business model.
Financial Highlights
51 data points| Revenue | $86.09B |
| Cost of Revenue | $77.05B |
| Gross Profit | $9.04B |
| SG&A Expenses | $2.28B |
| Operating Expenses | $81.90B |
| Operating Income | $4.69B |
| Interest Expense | $1.02B |
| Net Income | $2.78B |
| EPS (Basic) | $5.36 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $5.28 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 518.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 526.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Completed the acquisition of Andeavor on October 1, 2018, creating the largest independent petroleum refiner, marketer, and retailer in the U.S.
- 2Expects to achieve approximately $1.4 billion in annual gross run-rate synergies within three years from the Andeavor acquisition.
- 3Operates the largest refining system in the U.S. with 16 refineries and over 3 million barrels per day of crude oil capacity.
- 4Retail segment is the second-largest chain of company-owned convenience stores, primarily under the Speedway brand, with significant merchandise sales contributing to margins.
- 5Midstream segment, primarily through MPLX and ANDX, offers integrated logistics infrastructure, including extensive pipeline networks and processing facilities.
- 6Returned $3.29 billion to shareholders through share repurchases in 2018, with $4.9 billion remaining authorization.
- 7Maintains a focus on operational excellence, safety, and environmental stewardship, with several facilities certified to RC14001 standards.