SCHEDULE: FMR LLC Discloses 6.7% Stake in Murphy Oil Corp
Beneficial Ownership Report
FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson report beneficial ownership of 6.7% of Murphy Oil Corp's common stock as of December 31, 2025.
Summary
- FMR LLC and Abigail P. Johnson have jointly filed a Schedule 13G, reporting their beneficial ownership in Murphy Oil Corp.
- They collectively beneficially own 9,548,191.74 shares of Murphy Oil Corp's common stock.
- This ownership represents 6.7% of the total outstanding common stock of Murphy Oil Corp.
- FMR LLC holds sole voting power over 8,843,459.60 shares and sole dispositive power over 9,548,191.74 shares.
- Abigail P. Johnson holds sole dispositive power over 9,548,191.74 shares.
- The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, without the purpose or effect of changing or influencing the control of Murphy Oil Corp.
Sentiment
Score: 5
Explanation: StockSavvy.ai views this as a neutral disclosure, typical for institutional investors reporting passive stakes. It provides transparency regarding ownership but offers no new operational or financial insights into Murphy Oil Corp.
Future Outlook
NA
Management Comments
- The securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under §§ 240.14a-11.
Industry Context
StockSavvy.ai notes that Schedule 13G filings are routine disclosures by institutional investors holding more than 5% of a company's stock, indicating a passive investment rather than an activist stance. This filing reflects FMR LLC's continued presence as a significant shareholder in the energy sector, consistent with broader institutional investment trends in established oil and gas companies like Murphy Oil Corp.
Stakeholder Impact
- Shareholders: Provides transparency regarding a significant institutional holder's passive stake in the company.
Key Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023-01-03 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for FMR LLC. |
| 2023-01-10 | FMR LLC filed Schedule 13G (accession number -23-000003) incorporating Power of Attorney. |
| 2023-01-26 | Effective date of Power of Attorney for Abigail P. Johnson. |
| 2023-01-31 | FMR LLC filed Schedule 13G (accession number -23-000038) incorporating Abigail P. Johnson's Power of Attorney. |
| 2025-12-31 | Date of event which requires the filing of this statement (beneficial ownership calculation date). |
| 2026-02-04 | Date of joint filing agreement and signature date for this Schedule 13G. |
Keywords
Murphy Oil Corp, FMR LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Oil and Gas
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