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MUSA Stock Chart & Stats
$544.31
-$2.71(-0.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$544.31
-$2.71(-0.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$349.83 - $636.05
Previous Close$610.44
Volume307.51K
Average Volume (3M)281.92K
Market Cap
$9.43B
Enterprise Value$12.58K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$175.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.8
Beta-0.03
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
8.38Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)33.14
Shares Outstanding18,380,346
10 Day Avg. Volume237,554
30 Day Avg. Volume281,920
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$622.13Price Target Upside14.30% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)34.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$23.02B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue RecoveryThe return to meaningful top-line growth indicates improved demand and operating momentum after several declining years. If sustained, stronger revenue provides a broader base for fixed-cost absorption, supports store-level investment, and can reinforce Murphy USA’s competitive position.
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial operating and free cash flow gives Murphy USA internal funding capacity for store development, lifecycle investments, debt service, and shareholder returns. This cash engine is an important source of resilience, even though conversion and balance-sheet flexibility remain watch points.
Fuel Supply AdvantageThe controllables advantage suggests Murphy USA can capture better economics through its owned and partner fuel-supply channels. A repeatable sourcing edge can support fuel margins, improve competitiveness in local markets, and strengthen the economics of the broader fuel-and-merchandise model.
Bears Say
High LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure leaves less financial flexibility for a low-margin retailer if earnings weaken or operating conditions become less favorable. Leverage can also constrain investment and shareholder-return choices while increasing the importance of maintaining reliable cash generation.
Structurally Thin MarginsVery thin margins make earnings sensitive to modest changes in fuel spreads, merchandise mix, operating costs, and competitive pricing. The sharp gross-margin compression shows that profitability is not fully insulated from industry volatility, limiting the cushion available when conditions deteriorate.
Slower Store ExpansionA lower new-store cadence reduces the near-term contribution from network expansion and delays the compounding benefit of new locations. Because stores require about three years to reach full profitability, the revised pace can moderate growth in earnings capacity over the next several quarters.
Murphy USA News
MUSA FAQ
What was Murphy USA Inc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Murphy USA Inc lowest stock price was $349.83 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 $9.43B.
When is Murphy USA Inc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Murphy USA Inc’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 40 days.
How were Murphy USA Inc’s earnings last quarter?
Murphy USA Inc released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $11.232 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $9.949 by $1.283.
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 $0.65 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.49%. See more information on Murphy USA Inc dividends here
What is Murphy USA Inc’s EPS estimate?
Murphy USA Inc’s EPS estimate is 8.38.
How many shares outstanding does Murphy USA Inc have?
Murphy USA Inc has 18,380,346 shares outstanding.
What happened to Murphy USA Inc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Murphy USA Inc reported an EPS of $11.232 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $9.949. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -7.705%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$622.13 (14.30% Upside)
$622.13 (14.30% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
MUSA Sentiment 63%
Sector Average 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 12.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $604.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
32.10%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.49%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.01%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a predominately positive tone: management emphasized strong second-quarter results, durable fuel margin dynamics, a clear controllables advantage in fuel supply, accelerating loyalty metrics, nicotine tailwinds, and early signs of QuickChek stabilization. Headwinds include a reduced NTI cadence (organic ~45), persistent supply uncertainty tied to geopolitics, consumer wallet pressure impacting some merchandise categories (lottery, beer), and near-term promotional comps in nicotine. Management is guiding conservatively and prioritizing disciplined capital allocation, which frames the negatives as manageable risks rather than structural issues.View all MUSA earnings summariesMUSA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$622.13
▲(14.30% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
8.85% Insiders
29.56% Mutual Funds
11.99% Other Institutional Investors
26.75% Public Companies and
Individual Investors