Summary
Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported a significant increase in financial performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2011, largely driven by strong results in its Refining & Marketing segment. This growth was fueled by wider differentials between crude oil prices (specifically WTI and LLS) and better sweet/sour crude oil differentials, alongside favorable crack spreads. The company's strategic spin-off from Marathon Oil Corporation on June 30, 2011, has positioned it as an independent entity, with financial statements reflecting its standalone operations from that point forward. Total revenues saw a substantial rise, primarily from the Refining & Marketing segment, mirroring increased selling prices for refined products and gasoline. While the Speedway segment experienced a slight dip in income due to the prior sale of assets, its overall revenue increased. The Pipeline Transportation segment also showed growth. Importantly, MPC generated robust operating cash flow, indicating healthy ongoing business operations, and maintained strong liquidity through its revolving credit facility and receivables securitization program.
Financial Highlights
50 data points| Revenue | $20.62B |
| SG&A Expenses | $299.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $18.89B |
| Operating Income | $1.85B |
| Interest Expense | $45.00M |
| Net Income | $1.13B |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.59 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.58 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 712.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 714.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) reported a substantial increase in net income for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the prior year, driven by improved refining margins.
- 2The Refining & Marketing segment was the primary driver of improved profitability, benefiting from wider crude oil differentials (WTI vs. LLS) and favorable crack spreads.
- 3Total revenues increased significantly, with the Refining & Marketing segment leading the growth, reflecting higher selling prices for refined products.
- 4The company successfully completed its spin-off from Marathon Oil Corporation on June 30, 2011, establishing itself as an independent publicly traded entity.
- 5Operating cash flow was strong, with net cash provided by operating activities at $2.67 billion for the first nine months of 2011, a significant increase from $290 million in the prior year.
- 6MPC maintained a strong liquidity position, with no outstanding borrowings on its $2.0 billion revolving credit facility and $1.0 billion trade receivables securitization facility as of September 30, 2011.
- 7The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable in December 2011, indicating confidence in its financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders.