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Marathon Petroleum: Sour Crude Advantage & Venezuelan Supply—A Hidden Margin Expansion Story!
Marathon Petroleum Corporation demonstrated solid operational and financial performance throughout 2025, driven by disciplined planning, operational rigor, and commercial execution. The company achieved a full-year margin capture of 105% and a refining utilization rate of 94%, reflecting the strength and reliability of its integrated value chain. The Midstream segment, primarily represented by its MPLX subsidiary, reported a record adjusted EBITDA close to $7 billion, contributing to robust cash flow generation totaling $8.3 billion for the year. MPC returned $4.5 billion to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and share repurchases and reported adjusted earnings per share of $10.70 for the full year, with a fourth-quarter adjusted EPS of $4.07. The company’s refining throughput remained strong, running above 95% utilization in the latest quarter, and set monthly crude throughput records at facilities in Garyville and Robinson.
