Marathon Petroleum earnings up next: Can margins justify rally? By Investing.com

Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is expected to report a significant jump in second-quarter earnings due to normalizing operations and elevated refining margins. Analysts project $13.67 EPS on $40.46 billion revenue, a sharp increase from the previous quarter. The company's stock has rallied over 70% in the past year, driven by strong refining environments, and investors will be looking for sustained margin strength and aggressive share buybacks.