Stock gifts by Murphy Oil (NYSE: MUR) director via family trusts

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Murphy Oil director Robert Madison Murphy reported indirect stock transfers involving family-related accounts. On February 9, 2026, trusts associated with him made a Code G (gift) transfer of 4,345 shares of Murphy Oil common stock at $0 per share, leaving 1,488,422 shares held indirectly "By Trusts." On the same date, 2,896 shares were received at $0 per share in an account where he acts as "Trustee For My Grandchildren," which now holds 50,228 shares indirectly. The filing also shows 0 common shares held directly and 620,323 shares indirectly "By Spouse." A footnote states that 7,886 shares previously reported as direct ownership are now included in indirect holdings.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

MURPHY ROBERT MADISON

(Last) (First) (Middle)

9805 KATY FREEWAY

G-200

(Street)

HOUSTON TX 77024

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MURPHY OIL CORP [ MUR ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/09/2026		G		4,345	D	$0	1,488,422(1)	I	By Trusts
Common Stock	02/09/2026		G		2,896	A	$0	50,228	I	Trustee For My Grandchildren
Common Stock								0(1)	D
Common Stock								620,323	I	By Spouse

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Includes 7,886 shares previously reported as direct ownership.

	/s/ E. Ted Botner, attorney-in-fact	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Robert Madison Murphy report at Murphy Oil (MUR)?

Robert Madison Murphy reported family-related transfers of Murphy Oil common stock coded as gifts. Trusts associated with him transferred 4,345 shares and an account where he is trustee for his grandchildren received 2,896 shares, both at $0 per share, reflecting non-cash, estate-type movements.

How many Murphy Oil shares do trusts associated with Robert Madison Murphy now hold?

After the reported transactions, trusts associated with Robert Madison Murphy hold 1,488,422 shares of Murphy Oil common stock indirectly. This figure includes 7,886 shares that were previously reported as directly owned but are now classified within these indirect trust holdings, according to the footnote.

How many Murphy Oil shares are held for Robert Madison Murphy’s grandchildren?

An account where Robert Madison Murphy serves as trustee for his grandchildren holds 50,228 shares of Murphy Oil common stock indirectly. This follows a Code G gift transaction in which 2,896 shares were received at $0 per share on February 9, 2026, increasing the reported balance.

Does Robert Madison Murphy still hold Murphy Oil shares directly?

The filing shows Robert Madison Murphy now holds 0 shares of Murphy Oil common stock directly. A footnote explains that 7,886 shares previously reported as direct ownership are now included in indirect trust holdings, shifting how his beneficial ownership is categorized, not necessarily eliminating exposure.

How many Murphy Oil shares are reported as owned indirectly through Robert Madison Murphy’s spouse?

The Form 4 reports 620,323 Murphy Oil common shares held indirectly "By Spouse." These shares are listed as indirect beneficial ownership related to Robert Madison Murphy, reflecting a separate family account distinct from the trusts and grandchildren’s trust positions also disclosed in the filing.

What does transaction code G mean in Robert Madison Murphy’s Murphy Oil Form 4?

Transaction code G on the Form 4 indicates a bona fide gift of securities. In this case, shares of Murphy Oil common stock moved at a reported price of $0 per share between family-related accounts, such as trusts and a grandchildren’s trust, rather than open-market buying or selling.