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Market sentiment signals for Murphy Oil (MUR): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
18 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.60
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$35
-0.5%
Highest Price Target
$63
+76.8%
Lowest Price Target
$22
-38.3%
Short Interest
10.7%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Barclays | Betty Jiang— | -4.6% | $38 → $34 | Downgrade | Equal-Weight→Underweight |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Wells Fargo | Sam Margolin— | +26.3% | $42 → $45 | Maintained | Equal-Weight |