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Marathon Petroleum Posts $7.4B Net Income in Third Quarter 2026

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Marathon Petroleum reported $7.4 billion in Q3 2026 net income, with adjusted EBITDA reaching $11.7 billion, reflecting strong performance across its value chains.

Marathon Petroleum Posts $7.4B Net Income in Third Quarter 2026

Marathon Petroleum Corp. reported third-quarter 2026 net income attributable to the company of $7.4 billion, or $26.59 per diluted share, the Findlay, Ohio-based refiner announced Monday. Adjusted net income came in slightly higher at $7.5 billion, or $26.93 per diluted share, the company said.

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization reached $11.7 billion for the quarter, which the company described as a demonstration of the earnings power of its integrated value chains. The results underscore the scale of Marathon Petroleum's refining and midstream operations during the period.

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The quarterly figures place Marathon Petroleum among the most profitable energy companies reporting this season, with per-share earnings well above levels that typically attract analyst attention. The adjusted EBITDA figure in particular signals sustained operational efficiency across the company's downstream and midstream segments.

Marathon Petroleum has been a consistent generator of shareholder returns, and results of this magnitude typically prompt scrutiny of capital allocation decisions, including share repurchases and dividend policy, in the quarters ahead. No forward guidance details were included in the initial release summary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What was Marathon Petroleum's net income in Q3 2026?

Marathon Petroleum reported net income attributable to the company of $7.4 billion, or $26.59 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026.

Q.What was Marathon Petroleum's adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026?

Marathon Petroleum posted adjusted EBITDA of $11.7 billion in the third quarter of 2026, which the company said demonstrates the earnings power of its value chains.

Q.How did Marathon Petroleum's adjusted net income differ from its reported net income in Q3 2026?

Adjusted net income was $7.5 billion, or $26.93 per diluted share, slightly above the reported net income of $7.4 billion, or $26.59 per diluted share.

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