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Mark R. Hake, CFA

Marathon Oil's High FCF Yield Makes Its Covered Call and Short Put Yields Are Attractive

Marathon Oil (MRO) reported consistent free cash flow (FCF) giving it a 16% FCF yield. It also gives MRO stock an attractive 1.8% dividend yield. Moreover, this makes covered call and short-put options plays attractive in nearby expiry periods.

On Feb 21, Marathon Oil reported that its Q4 free cash flow came in at $2,029 million for 2023. That represents 14.77% of its present $13.73 billion market capitalization today at $24.34 per share. 

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