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**Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) - Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health and Performance:** - **Revenue:** $31.85 billion, down from $33.21 billion in Q1 2024. - **Net Income:** $346 million, a significant decrease from $1.31 billion in Q1 2024. - **Earnings per Share (EPS):** $(0.24) for Q1 2025, compared to $2.58 in Q1 2024. - **Operating Income:** $687 million, down from $1.78 billion in Q1 2024. - **Cash Flow from Operations:** $(64) million, a decrease from $1.53 billion in Q1 2024. **Segment Performance:** - **Refining & Marketing:** Adjusted EBITDA of $489 million, down from $1.986 billion in Q1 2024. - **Midstream:** Adjusted EBITDA of $1.72 billion, up from $1.589 billion in Q1 2024. - **Renewable Diesel:** Adjusted EBITDA of $(42) million, an improvement from $(90) million in Q1 2024. **Key Metrics:** - **Cash and Cash Equivalents:** $3.81 billion at the end of Q1 2025, up from $3.21 billion at the end of 2024. - **Capital Expenditures:** $644 million, up from $511 million in Q1 2024. - **Share Repurchases:** $1.06 billion in Q1 2025, down from $2.22 billion in Q1 2024. **Trends and Uncertainties:** - **Lower Refining Margins:** The decrease in net income is primarily due to lower refining margins. - **Market Conditions:** Global demand growth is expected to outpace capacity additions, supporting a constructive environment for U.S. refiners. - **Regulatory Impact:** California's SB X1-2 and AB X2-1 may affect operations and results in California. **Future Operations Impact:** - **Midstream Growth:** MPLX's acquisitions and strategic investments are expected to enhance its position in key basins. - **Renewable Diesel:** Continued focus on increasing production and improving margins. - **Capital Investment:** Approximately $1.25 billion planned for 2025, excluding acquisitions and MPLX's capital investment plan. **Liquidity and Capital Resources:** - **MPC Liquidity:** $6.38 billion at March 31, 2025, including $4.999 billion in available capacity under the bank revolving credit facility. - **MPLX Liquidity:** $6.03 billion at March 31, 2025, including $2.0 billion in available capacity under the bank revolving credit facility. **Risk Factors:** - **Market Volatility:** Changes in commodity prices and demand for refined products, natural gas, and renewable diesel. - **Regulatory Risks:** Compliance with environmental laws and regulations, including potential impacts from climate-related lawsuits. - **Operational Risks:** Industrial incidents, unscheduled shutdowns, and acts of war or terrorism. **Conclusion:** Marathon Petroleum Corporation faced a challenging Q1 2025 due to lower refining margins and market conditions. However, strategic investments in midstream and renewable diesel segments, along with a strong liquidity position, position the company for future growth and operational resilience.