Murphy USA Inc (MUSA)
NYSE:MUSA
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MUSA Stock Chart & Stats
$491.13
$0.46(0.09%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$491.13
$0.46(0.09%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$345.23 - $636.05
Previous CloseN/A
Volume29.48K
Average Volume (3M)322.54K
Market Cap
$11.50B
Enterprise Value$11.92B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$118.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.69B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.8
Beta0.09
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
9.4Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.53%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.25
Shares Outstanding18,470,684
10 Day Avg. Volume330,689
30 Day Avg. Volume322,544
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-45.00
Price to Book (P/B)12.49
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio20.81
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.00
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.62
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$587.00Price Target Upside19.52% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)31.83
Revenue Forecast (FY)$21.99B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Free Cash FlowMurphy USA produces reliably positive operating cash flow and re-accelerating free cash flow on a TTM basis. That durable cash generation funds new-store buildouts, share repurchases and working capital, providing financial flexibility to execute strategy despite cyclical fuel swings.
Higher-margin Merch & Loyalty GainsExpanding merchandise margins and rapid loyalty adoption improve revenue mix and customer retention. Higher-margin in-store sales and stronger transaction frequency reduce reliance on fuel spreads and support more stable gross profit per site over time, strengthening structural earnings quality.
Scale And Disciplined ExpansionLarge scale (1,800+ sites) and a measured pipeline of new-builds drive distribution advantages, vendor leverage, and operating efficiencies. Disciplined organic expansion and larger formats raise merchandise contribution and offer a durable growth runway independent of short-term fuel cycles.
Bears Say
High Leverage / Small Equity BaseElevated debt versus a relatively small equity base limits balance-sheet flexibility and amplifies earnings sensitivity to operational swings. High leverage constrains strategic optionality for opportunistic M&A or aggressive deleveraging and increases risk during margin or volume downturns.
Fuel-margin And Gross Margin VolatilityProfitability is materially exposed to volatile retail fuel spreads, inventory revaluations and RIN pass-throughs. These lumpy effects produce inconsistent gross margins and make forward earnings and cash-flow visibility challenging, limiting the predictability of durable free-cash-flow conversion.
Regional Competitive Pressure & Same-store DragIntense regional competition in the Northeast, Florida and Colorado pressures volumes and retail pricing, producing same-store weakness. Early-stage remediation efforts mean market-share and margin recovery is uncertain, creating a persistent headwind to organic growth in those regions.
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MUSA FAQ
What was Murphy USA Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Murphy USA Inc lowest stock price was $345.23 and its highest was $636.04 in the past 12 months.
What is Murphy USA Inc’s market cap?
Murphy USA Inc’s market cap is $11.50B.
When is Murphy USA Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murphy USA Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Murphy USA Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Murphy USA Inc released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $7.264 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $5.341 by $1.923.
Is Murphy USA Inc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Murphy USA Inc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Murphy USA Inc pay dividends?
Murphy USA Inc pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.64 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.53%. See more information on Murphy USA Inc dividends here
What is Murphy USA Inc’s EPS estimate?
Murphy USA Inc’s EPS estimate is 9.4.
How many shares outstanding does Murphy USA Inc have?
Murphy USA Inc has 18,470,684 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murphy USA Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murphy USA Inc reported an EPS of $7.264 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $5.341. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.297%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Murphy USA Inc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in MUSA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Murphy USA Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$587.00 (19.52% Upside)
$587.00 (19.52% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MUSA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 34.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $30.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
89.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Murphy USA Inc
Murphy USA Inc. specializes in providing retail gasoline and a variety of convenience store items. It manages a network of retail outlets operating under its well-known banners: Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek. By December 31, 2021, its extensive footprint included 1,679 retail fuel stations primarily concentrated across the Southeastern, Southwestern, and Midwestern regions of the United States. Established in 1996, the corporation maintains its headquarters in El Dorado, Arkansas.
MUSA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented several material operational and financial positives: strong fuel-supply-driven results in the quarter, healthy inside-store sales and margin expansion, meaningful loyalty and transaction growth, and disciplined cost control and capital allocation. Offsetting risks include continued fuel-margin volatility (limiting the ability to give updated guidance), near-term gallon/volume pressure (weather headwinds and slow trade-down timing), regional competitive challenges—particularly at QuickChek in the Northeast and in Florida/Colorado—and promotional lapping risk later in the year. On balance, management emphasized execution, controlled OpEx, and a clear growth plan while acknowledging uncertainty in fuel markets.View all MUSA earnings summariesMUSA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$587.00
▲(19.52% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
8.82% Insiders
31.17% Mutual Funds
14.68% Other Institutional Investors
23.61% Public Companies and
Individual Investors