Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where are Marathon shares traded?
    Marathon is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (principal exchange) and the Chicago Stock Exchange.

  • What is Marathon's stock symbol?
    Marathon's common stock symbol is MRO.

  • Does Marathon pay a cash dividend?
    Historically, Marathon has paid a quarterly dividend. See Dividend History for more information.

  • When are dividends paid?
    Dividends on common stock, as declared by the Board of Directors, are normally paid on the tenth day of March, June, September and December.

  • Who is Marathon's stock transfer agent?
    Computershare
    P.O. Box 43078
    Providence, RI 02940
Internet Inquires: 

InvestorCentreTM website at www.computershare.com/investor

Telephone Inquires:  888-843--5542 (Toll free - U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico)
781-575-4735 (non-U.S.) 

Email: 

web.queries@computershare.com 

  • On what indices is Marathon listed?
    Marathon is included in the S&P 500, AMEX Oil Index (XOI) and the CBOE Oil Index (OIX).

  • Does Marathon offer a direct stock purchase or dividend-reinvestment plan? 

    The Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan") provides shareholders with a convenient way to purchase additional shares of Marathon Oil Corporation Common Stock without payment of any brokerage fees or service charges through the investment of cash dividends or through optional cash payments. The Plan was temporarily suspended in November 2008. We have reinstituted the Plan, as amended and restated, effective March 10, 2009. Effective October 12, 2009 the administrator for the Plan changed to Computershare Trust Company, N.A. Computershare Inc. acts as service agent to Computer Trust Company, N.A. under the Plan.

    For further information about the Plan, please see the "Letter to Participants." A copy of the Plan Prospectus and Authorization Form can be found on the Dividend Reinvestment and Direct Stock Purchase Plan page. Stockholders of record may also request a copy of the Plan Prospectus and Authorization Form by contacting the Company's stock transfer agent, Computershare at 1-888-843-5542 or web.queries@computershare.com. Beneficial holders should contact their brokers. Beneficial holders should contact their brokers.

  • Which analysts cover Marathon?
    See Analyst Coverage in Investor Services.

  • When is Marathon's next earnings release date?
    Marathon generally releases earnings reports at the end of the month following the close of the quarter. For the next scheduled earnings release date see the Calendar of Events in Investor Services.