Marathon Petroleum - MPC Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $157.92
  • Forecasted Upside: 2.91%
  • Number of Analysts: 13
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 1 Strong Buy Ratings
$153.46
▼ -1.31 (-0.85%)

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Analyst Price Target for MPC

Analyst Price Target is $157.92
▲ +2.91% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 13 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Marathon Petroleum in the last 3 months. The average price target is $157.92, with a high forecast of $178.00 and a low forecast of $143.00. The average price target represents a 2.91% upside from the last price of $153.46.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 13 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Marathon Petroleum. This Moderate Buy consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
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4/1/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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  • 5 hold ratings
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6/30/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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9/28/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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12/27/2022
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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3/27/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
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6/25/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
8/24/2023
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
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9/23/2023

Latest Recommendations

  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
9/20/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$165.00 ➝ $177.00Low
9/18/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$162.00 ➝ $173.00Low
9/18/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$161.00 ➝ $178.00Low
9/8/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$142.00 ➝ $157.00Low
8/16/2023MizuhoDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$148.00 ➝ $161.00Low
8/15/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$159.00 ➝ $162.00Low
8/7/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$132.00 ➝ $152.00Low
8/7/2023Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $164.00Low
8/4/2023Piper SandlerBoost Target$133.00 ➝ $143.00Low
8/2/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$150.00 ➝ $165.00Low
8/2/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00N/A
8/2/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$148.00 ➝ $152.00Low
8/2/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$120.00 ➝ $142.00Low
7/19/2023Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$150.00Low
7/13/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$135.00 ➝ $133.00Low
7/11/2023BarclaysBoost Target$124.00 ➝ $132.00Low
7/10/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$113.00 ➝ $120.00Low
6/2/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$124.00 ➝ $113.00Low
5/19/2023MizuhoLower Target$160.00 ➝ $148.00Low
5/18/2023Piper SandlerLower Target$154.00 ➝ $138.00Low
5/7/2023BarclaysLower Target$139.00 ➝ $124.00Low
5/3/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower Target$135.00 ➝ $124.00Low
4/18/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$153.00 ➝ $135.00Low
4/5/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$130.00 ➝ $139.00Low
3/29/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$132.00 ➝ $150.00Low
3/28/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$137.00 ➝ $149.00Low
3/10/2023MizuhoUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$133.00 ➝ $160.00Low
3/8/2023UBS GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$165.00Low
3/3/2023Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$134.00 ➝ $157.00Low
2/1/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$133.00 ➝ $153.00Low
2/1/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$155.00 ➝ $165.00Low
2/1/2023CowenBoost TargetOutperform$133.00 ➝ $143.00Low
1/20/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$125.00 ➝ $140.00Low
1/13/2023Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$150.00 ➝ $155.00Low
1/10/2023MizuhoReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $133.00Low
1/9/2023BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$126.00 ➝ $130.00Low
1/5/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$131.00 ➝ $133.00Low
12/19/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$153.00 ➝ $143.00Low
11/9/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$111.00 ➝ $153.00N/A
11/3/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupBoost TargetNeutral$104.00 ➝ $116.00Low
11/3/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost Target$116.00 ➝ $131.00Low
11/2/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$126.00 ➝ $135.00Low
11/2/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$120.00 ➝ $125.00Low
10/19/2022Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageHold$119.00Low
10/13/2022Piper SandlerBoost Target$111.00Low
10/11/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$133.00 ➝ $140.00Low
10/10/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$112.00 ➝ $126.00Low
9/21/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$117.00 ➝ $116.00Low
9/20/2022CowenBoost Target$129.00Low
9/12/2022Piper SandlerLower TargetNeutral$111.00 ➝ $110.00Low
9/9/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$131.00 ➝ $133.00Low
8/16/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$94.00 ➝ $112.00Low
8/3/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$125.00 ➝ $131.00Low
8/3/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$129.00 ➝ $117.00Low
8/3/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$110.00 ➝ $121.00N/A
7/19/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$106.00 ➝ $111.00Low
7/15/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$115.00 ➝ $120.00Low
6/14/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$117.00 ➝ $129.00Low
6/13/2022BMO Capital MarketsInitiated CoverageOutperform$135.00Low
6/9/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost Target$130.00High
5/23/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$96.00 ➝ $106.00Low
5/17/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost Target$95.00 ➝ $109.00Low
5/16/2022The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $102.00Medium
5/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost Target$100.00 ➝ $110.00Medium
4/26/2022CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $108.00Low
4/21/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$91.00 ➝ $110.00High
4/18/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$90.00 ➝ $115.00High
4/18/2022Piper SandlerBoost TargetNeutral$76.00 ➝ $96.00High
4/8/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$98.00 ➝ $110.00Medium
3/15/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$94.00 ➝ $98.00Medium
2/3/2022CowenBoost Target$83.00 ➝ $90.00Medium
2/3/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost Target$78.00 ➝ $90.00Medium
2/3/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $90.00Low
2/3/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$87.00 ➝ $94.00Low
1/25/2022Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$85.00 ➝ $87.00Low
1/25/2022Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$76.00High
1/11/2022BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$68.00 ➝ $80.00High
12/28/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$72.00 ➝ $75.00Medium
11/15/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$73.00 ➝ $87.00Low
11/8/2021Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$74.00 ➝ $78.00Medium
11/3/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$72.00 ➝ $73.00Low
11/3/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeConviction-Buy ➝ BuyLow
11/2/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$75.00 ➝ $85.00Low
10/7/2021CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $72.00Low
10/7/2021BarclaysBoost TargetOverweight$63.00 ➝ $68.00Medium
9/16/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$66.00 ➝ $69.00Low
9/7/2021Morgan StanleyInitiated CoverageOverweight$75.00Low
8/26/2021CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$70.00 ➝ $67.00Low
7/23/2021Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$68.00 ➝ $66.00Low
7/12/2021Raymond JamesReiterated RatingBuy$82.00Low
7/9/2021BarclaysLower TargetOverweight$71.00 ➝ $63.00Low
6/29/2021BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight$71.00Low
6/24/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$66.00 ➝ $71.00Low
6/23/2021Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$75.00 ➝ $82.00Low
6/16/2021Bank of AmericaReiterated RatingBuy$83.00Low
6/9/2021CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$58.00 ➝ $70.00High
5/17/2021Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageOutperformMedium
5/5/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$60.00 ➝ $70.00High
4/16/2021Raymond JamesUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Strong-Buy$69.00Low
4/1/2021Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $60.00High
3/11/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$52.00 ➝ $75.00Medium
2/26/2021MizuhoBoost TargetPositive ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $70.00Low
2/25/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$60.00 ➝ $66.00High
2/22/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$67.00High
1/26/2021UBS GroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$47.00Medium
1/21/2021Tudor PickeringUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
12/11/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$39.00 ➝ $52.00Low
10/22/2020MizuhoLower TargetBuy$52.00 ➝ $40.00High
10/19/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$50.00 ➝ $39.00High
9/28/2020Tudor PickeringUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$32.00Medium
9/24/2020CitigroupLower Target$38.00 ➝ $30.00Medium
9/11/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $37.00Medium
9/9/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$46.00 ➝ $45.00High
8/12/2020CowenUpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$37.00 ➝ $43.00Low
8/11/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$48.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
8/4/2020Tudor PickeringDowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$35.00Medium
7/24/2020Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$39.00 ➝ $46.00Low
7/22/2020MizuhoLower TargetBuy$54.00 ➝ $52.00Medium
7/16/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$26.00 ➝ $38.00Low
7/13/2020ScotiabankLower TargetSector Outperform$51.00 ➝ $48.00High
7/8/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$45.00 ➝ $48.00High
6/23/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$47.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
5/13/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$35.00 ➝ $45.00Medium
5/11/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$38.00 ➝ $41.00Low
5/6/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$40.00Medium
5/6/2020Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$60.00 ➝ $56.00High
4/26/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$40.00Medium
4/24/2020CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$74.00 ➝ $26.00Low
4/19/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$40.00Medium
4/16/2020CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$54.00 ➝ $29.00High
4/1/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$41.00High
3/27/2020CfraDowngradeHold ➝ SellMedium
3/24/2020Raymond JamesDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Market PerformHigh
3/18/2020Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingBuy$42.00High
3/16/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$75.00 ➝ $35.00High
3/13/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$67.00 ➝ $43.00Medium
3/2/2020JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$72.00 ➝ $66.00Low
2/28/2020Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight$82.00 ➝ $74.00High
2/21/2020Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetOutperform$72.00 ➝ $75.00Low
2/19/2020CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$67.00 ➝ $74.00Low
2/13/2020CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$69.00 ➝ $72.00Medium
1/27/2020CowenLower TargetMarket Perform$77.00 ➝ $69.00Medium
1/21/2020Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$80.00 ➝ $75.00High
1/17/2020CitigroupLower TargetBuy$71.00 ➝ $67.00Medium
12/9/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$67.00Medium
10/31/2019CfraDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldHigh
10/22/2019Morgan StanleyBoost TargetOverweight$70.00 ➝ $80.00Low
10/17/2019CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$60.00 ➝ $71.00Low
9/26/2019MizuhoSet TargetBuy$90.00Low
9/25/2019CowenBoost TargetMarket Perform$57.00 ➝ $60.00Medium
9/25/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOutperform$75.00 ➝ $77.00High
9/10/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight$74.00 ➝ $62.00Low
9/3/2019Jefferies Financial GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$75.00High
8/2/2019Raymond JamesBoost TargetStrong-Buy$72.00 ➝ $75.00Low
5/17/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight$82.00 ➝ $75.00Medium
5/13/2019Credit Suisse GroupLower TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $80.00Medium
5/10/2019CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$90.00 ➝ $65.00Low
5/9/2019Raymond JamesLower TargetStrong-Buy$85.00 ➝ $80.00Low
5/9/2019Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$71.00 ➝ $70.00Low
5/9/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$96.00 ➝ $90.00High
5/6/2019CowenReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$101.00 ➝ $90.00Low
4/15/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$85.00 ➝ $82.00Low
4/10/2019Raymond JamesLower TargetStrong-Buy$90.00 ➝ $85.00Low
3/4/2019CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$91.00 ➝ $85.00Medium
2/5/2019MacquarieInitiated CoverageOutperform$67.18Low
1/10/2019Piper Jaffray CompaniesReiterated RatingOverweight ➝ OverweightLow
12/26/2018Standpoint ResearchInitiated CoverageAccumulate ➝ AccumulateHigh
12/6/2018CowenReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$87.00 ➝ $101.00Medium
12/6/2018CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$104.00 ➝ $95.00Low
11/29/2018CowenReiterated RatingBuy$111.00Low
11/28/2018CowenLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$111.00 ➝ $97.00Medium
11/20/2018Morgan StanleyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $95.00Low
10/16/2018CitigroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $110.00Low
10/12/2018Morgan StanleySet TargetBuy$100.00 ➝ $110.00Low
10/11/2018Tudor PickeringUpgradeHold ➝ BuyMedium
10/3/2018BarclaysInitiated CoverageOverweight ➝ Overweight$125.00High
10/2/2018The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageConviction-BuyLow
(Data available from 9/24/2018 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.60 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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2/25/2023
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3/27/2023
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4/26/2023
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5/26/2023
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6/25/2023
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7/25/2023
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9/23/2023

Current Sentiment

  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 27 positive mentions
  • 7 negative mentions
  • 2 very negative mentions

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Marathon Petroleum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated downstream energy company primarily in the United States. It operates in two segments, Refining & Marketing, and Midstream. The Refining & Marketing segment refines crude oil and other feedstocks at its refineries in the Gulf Coast, Mid-Continent, and West Coast regions of the United States; and purchases refined products and ethanol for resale and distributes refined products, including renewable diesel, through transportation, storage, distribution, and marketing services. Its refined products include transportation fuels, such as reformulated gasolines and blend-grade gasolines; heavy fuel oil; and asphalt. This segment also manufactures propane, petrochemicals, and natural gas liquids. It sells refined products to wholesale marketing customers in the United States and internationally, buyers on the spot market, and independent entrepreneurs who operate primarily Marathon branded outlets, as well as through long-term fuel supply contracts to direct dealer locations primarily under the ARCO brand. The Midstream segment transports, stores, distributes, and markets crude oil and refined products through refining logistics assets, pipelines, terminals, towboats, and barges; gathers, processes, and transports natural gas; and gathers, transports, fractionates, stores, and markets natural gas liquids. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Findlay, Ohio.
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Today's Range

Now: $153.46
Low: $153.19
High: $157.68

50 Day Range

MA: $142.08
Low: $118.13
High: $156.35

52 Week Range

Now: $153.46
Low: $89.40
High: $159.50

Volume

2,809,267 shs

Average Volume

3,664,734 shs

Market Capitalization

$61.36 billion

P/E Ratio

5.57

Dividend Yield

1.94%

Beta

1.62

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Marathon Petroleum?

The following Wall Street sell-side analysts have issued research reports on Marathon Petroleum in the last year: Bank of America Co., Barclays PLC, Cowen Inc, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Royal Bank of Canada, StockNews.com, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, and Wells Fargo & Company.
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What is the current price target for Marathon Petroleum?

13 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Marathon Petroleum in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $157.92, suggesting a possible upside of 2.9%. Mizuho has the highest price target set, predicting MPC will reach $178.00 in the next twelve months. Cowen Inc has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $143.00 for Marathon Petroleum in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Marathon Petroleum?

Marathon Petroleum currently has 5 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Marathon Petroleum?

Other companies that are similar to Marathon Petroleum include Phillips 66, Valero Energy, Hess, Suncor Energy and Equinor ASA. Learn More about companies similar to Marathon Petroleum.

How do I contact Marathon Petroleum's investor relations team?

Marathon Petroleum's physical mailing address is 539 SOUTH MAIN STREET, FINDLAY OH, 45840. The oil and gas company's listed phone number is (419) 422-2121 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Marathon Petroleum is www.marathonpetroleum.com. Learn More about contacing Marathon Petroleum investor relations.