MPC · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Operating Cash Flow Trends

Marathon Petroleum Corp · 2026-08-04 · Importance 46 · Surprise 56 · No source text

Operating cash flow increased $8.87 billion in the first six months of 2026 compared with the first six months of 2025. The improvement primarily reflected stronger operating results and a favorable $4.23 billion change in working capital. Working capital excluding short-term debt provided $3.19 billion of cash in 2026, versus a $1.04 billion use of cash in 2025, driven largely by energy commodity prices and volumes.

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cashpositiverealized+9.4%Net cash provided by operating activities increased $8.87 billion in the first six months of 2026 compared to the first six months of 2025.
cashpositiverealizedNet cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026 was $11,448 million.