Murphy USA Inc (MUSA)
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Rating:64Neutral
Price Target:
$552.00
▲(12.39% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/12/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed fundamentals: strong cash generation and generally solid profitability are tempered by high leverage and margin/cash-conversion volatility. Technically, the stock shows strong upward trend and positive momentum, while valuation is only moderately supportive due to a reasonable P/E but minimal dividend yield. Earnings call commentary was net-positive on execution and growth, but visibility remains constrained by fuel-market volatility and regional competition.
Positive Factors
Consistent free cash flow
Murphy 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.
Negative Factors
High leverage / small equity base
Elevated 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.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent free cash flow
Murphy 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.
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Murphy USA (MUSA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$10.18B
Dividend Yield0.53%
Average Volume (3M)305.10K
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta (1Y)0.06
Revenue Growth-1.25%
EPS Growth21.59%
CountryUS
Employees5,900
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.25
Shares Outstanding18,470,684
10 Day Avg. Volume321,658
30 Day Avg. Volume305,103
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 Cap1.29
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.67
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.70
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
Murphy USA Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
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 ...
How the Company Makes Money
Murphy USA primarily makes money from (1) retail fuel sales and (2) in-store convenience merchandise sales. Fuel revenue is generated by purchasing gasoline and diesel from wholesale suppliers and selling it to consumers at company-operated sites;...
Murphy USA Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2026
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.Positive Updates
Strong Fuel Supply / Inventory Valuation Contribution
Q1 fuel supply results were strong with an inventory revaluation benefit referenced at approximately $0.069 per gallon; the core fuel business generated roughly $0.025 per gallon excluding those higher-price impacts. Management reported retail margins in April in the low $0.30s per gallon and said product supply & wholesale (PS&W) results are trending above normal amid market volatility.
Negative Updates
Fuel Volumes and Gallon Performance Lagging
Q1 gasoline volumes were weaker than expected; management cited weather-related closures that created an estimated headwind of roughly 2% (potentially slightly higher) and noted that consumer trade-down effects take time to materialize. April volumes were roughly flat year-over-year, indicating recovery but not yet a pronounced uplift.
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Q1-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Fuel Supply / Inventory Valuation Contribution
Q1 fuel supply results were strong with an inventory revaluation benefit referenced at approximately $0.069 per gallon; the core fuel business generated roughly $0.025 per gallon excluding those higher-price impacts. Management reported retail margins in April in the low $0.30s per gallon and said product supply & wholesale (PS&W) results are trending above normal amid market volatility.
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Company Guidance
Murphy USA said it will largely stick with prior, conservative guidance but gave month-level color: Q1 included ~$0.069/gal of inventory revaluation/RIN benefit while the core fuel supply business ran about $0.025/gal (ex‑inventory effects); for April management expects retail margins in the low $0.30s/gal (management had earlier cited $0.35–$0.40/gal) with product‑supply/wholesale results trending above normal, and noted volumes were roughly flat year‑over‑year in April after a ~2% weather headwind in the quarter; capital priorities remain 45–55 new sites for the year, ratable share repurchases and selective capex for new‑to‑industry stores, roughly half of OpEx growth will reflect new stores, same‑store trends should be at least in line with peers, and loyalty momentum was strong (≈600k new Drive Rewards signups, active members +8.5% YoY, transactions +12%).Murphy USA Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
42
Neutral
Cash Flow
61
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 19.68B | 19.38B | 20.24B | 21.53B | 23.45B | 17.36B |
| Gross Profit | 1.08B | 970.70M | 2.31B | 2.31B | 2.40B | 1.85B |
| EBITDA | 1.12B | 1.00B | 996.70M | 1.07B | 1.19B | 820.30M |
| Net Income | 553.70M | 470.60M | 502.50M | 556.80M | 672.90M | 396.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.87B | 4.73B | 4.54B | 4.34B | 4.12B | 4.05B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 118.60M | 28.90M | 47.00M | 124.90M | 78.40M | 256.40M |
| Total Debt | 2.69B | 3.25B | 2.37B | 2.27B | 2.27B | 2.24B |
| Total Liabilities | 4.21B | 4.10B | 3.70B | 3.51B | 3.48B | 3.24B |
| Stockholders Equity | 658.70M | 623.50M | 840.10M | 828.90M | 640.70M | 807.20M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 555.30M | 374.30M | 389.50M | 448.40M | 689.40M | 462.70M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.01B | 813.90M | 847.60M | 784.00M | 994.70M | 737.40M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -446.80M | -436.00M | -445.80M | -323.60M | -319.30M | -914.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -489.40M | -396.00M | -472.60M | -403.10M | -871.30M | 269.60M |
Murphy USA Technical Analysis
Neutral
491.13
Price Trends
547.44
Positive
490.90
Positive
440.79
Positive
Market Momentum
9.80
Negative
47.55
Neutral
27.02
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For MUSA, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 491.13 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 553.08, below the 50-day MA of 547.44, and above the 200-day MA of 440.79, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 9.80 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 47.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 27.02 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for MUSA.
Murphy USA Risk Analysis
Murphy USA disclosed 32 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Murphy USA reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Murphy USA Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $31.13B | 43.70 | 18.73% | 0.39% | 10.16% | 30.86% | |
64 Neutral | $10.18B | 18.44 | 89.51% | 0.53% | -1.25% | 21.59% | |
64 Neutral | $50.03B | 20.36 | -80.35% | ― | 5.74% | -1.73% | |
63 Neutral | $71.97B | 27.97 | -263.22% | ― | 7.92% | 12.42% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | $3.62B | 82.09 | 2.00% | 2.53% | -8.26% | ― | |
50 Neutral | $14.96B | 248.96 | 1.31% | 3.33% | 4.79% | -92.77% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Murphy USA Corporate Events
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Murphy USA Shareholders Approve Governance and Board Changes
Positive
May 11, 2026
At its annual meeting held on May 7, 2026, Murphy USA stockholders elected four Class I directors in an uncontested vote and ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as the company’s independent auditor for the 2026 fiscal year. Investors also a...
Executive/Board Changes
Murphy USA Names Donald Smith as Permanent CFO
Positive
Apr 6, 2026
On April 3, 2026, Murphy USA Inc. appointed long-time executive Donald R. Smith, Jr., previously Interim Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer Treasurer, as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasur...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
Murphy USA Highlights Growth Strategy at Investor Conference
Positive
Mar 2, 2026
On March 2, 2026, Murphy USA presented to institutional investors at the Raymond James 2026 conference, showcasing its scale, strategy, and performance in the U.S. convenience and fuel retail market. Management highlighted that the chain now excee...
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