BP vs MPC

BP p.l.c. against Marathon Petroleum — live side-by-side technical comparison.

Prices as of 2026-11-11T15:38:06+00:00 UTC · updates daily

BP/MPC over the last year

Performance side by side

	BP	MPC
Price	$45.27	$397.42
1 day	+1.6%	+2.0%lead
5 days	-0.8%	+0.9%lead
1 month	-3.1%lead	-13.6%
6 months	+2.4%	+57.0%lead
Year to date	+30.4%	+143.7%lead
1 year	+21.2%	+98.6%lead
2 years	+56.5%	+154.7%lead
52-week position	66% of range	71% of range
52-week range	$33.22–$51.49	$161.93–$493.98
vs 50-day average	below $46.34	below $422.78
vs 200-day average	above $43.39	above $299.37
RSI (14)	41	41
Market cap	—	$106.1B
Analyst target	—	$466.94 (+19.9%)
Analysts	—	17
Consensus	—	Buy
Next earnings	Oct 30, 2026	Feb 2, 2027

Where each one stands

BP — BP p.l.c.

BP trades at $45.27, below its 50-day average of $46.34, and above the 200-day at $43.39. It sits at 66% of its 52-week range ($33.22–$51.49); 14-day RSI is 41, in neutral territory; an average session moves it about 2.9%. For levels, the first level overhead is $45.33 (0.1% away) and the first support below is $45.00 (0.6% down). On the checklist the page runs for every asset, 2 of 6 checks read bullish — the lean is bearish.

MPC — Marathon Petroleum

MPC trades at $397.42, below its 50-day average of $422.78, and above the 200-day at $299.37. It sits at 71% of its 52-week range ($161.93–$493.98); 14-day RSI is 41, in neutral territory; an average session moves it about 5.2%. For levels, the first level overhead is $400.00 (0.7% away) and the first support below is $375.00 (5.6% down). On the checklist the page runs for every asset, 3 of 6 checks read bullish — the lean is mixed.

Which one moves harder

MPC is the more volatile of the two — an average session moves it 5.2% against 2.9% for BP, so an identical position size carries roughly 1.8× the daily risk.

What would change the picture

The comparison turns on those levels: BP clearing $45.33 or losing $45.00; MPC clearing $400.00 or losing $375.00. Until one of them gives way, the relative reading above stands.

Questions people ask about BP vs MPC

Which is performing better right now, BP or MPC?

Over the past month BP is -3.1% and MPC is -13.6%, so BP is ahead on that window. Year to date the figures are +30.4% for BP and +143.7% for MPC.

Which has done better over the last year, BP or MPC?

Over the last year BP is +21.2% and MPC is +98.6%, so MPC is ahead on that window. Over two years it is +56.5% against +154.7%.

Is BP or MPC more volatile?

MPC is the more volatile of the two — an average session moves it 5.2% against 2.9% for BP, so an identical position size carries roughly 1.8× the daily risk.

What are the key levels for BP and MPC?

BP: resistance $45.33, support $45.00; MPC: resistance $400.00, support $375.00. Levels come from recent swing zones and round numbers, recomputed daily.

When do BP and MPC report next?

BP: Oct 30, 2026. MPC: Feb 2, 2027. Earnings reset both the trend and the levels above, so a comparison made today is only good until the next report.

What does the BP/MPC ratio mean?

It is simply BP's price divided by MPC's — 0.1139 today. When the ratio rises, BP is outperforming; when it falls, MPC is. Comparing it to its own 50- and 200-day averages shows whether the current leadership is new or long-standing.

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