NYSE:MUSA Murphy USA (MUSA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The only financial event in 2024 that matters (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free MUSA Stock Alerts $438.75 +7.46 (+1.73%) (As of 05/31/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$430.17▼$439.2850-Day Range$392.44▼$445.9852-Week Range$273.20▼$449.36Volume207,410 shsAverage Volume222,817 shsMarket Capitalization$9.09 billionP/E Ratio18.41Dividend Yield0.40%Price Target$408.60 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Murphy USA alerts: Email Address Murphy USA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside6.9% Downside$408.60 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.95% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.21Based on 9 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$5.03 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth8.73%From $25.66 to $27.90 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.2.10 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector163rd out of 241 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry12th out of 19 stocks 1.2 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMurphy USA has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageMurphy USA has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Murphy USA's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.95% of the float of Murphy USA has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverMurphy USA has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Murphy USA has recently increased by 3.97%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMurphy USA has a dividend yield of 0.41%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMurphy USA has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Murphy USA is 7.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Murphy USA will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.31% next year. This indicates that Murphy USA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Murphy USA's dividend. Previous Next 1.0 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreMurphy USA has received a -51.95% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Murphy USA in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Physical retail of gasoline at a gas station", "Retail of diesel at a gas station", and "Retail of biodiesel at a gas station" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Murphy USA is -6.30. Previous Next 1.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMurphy USA has a news sentiment score of 0.21. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.67 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Murphy USA this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 5 people have searched for MUSA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -81% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 2 people have added Murphy USA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -80% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Murphy USA insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $5,032,498.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.04% of the stock of Murphy USA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions80.81% of the stock of Murphy USA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Murphy USA's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Murphy USA are expected to grow by 8.73% in the coming year, from $25.66 to $27.90 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Murphy USA is 18.41, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.63.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Murphy USA is 18.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 11.43.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMurphy USA has a P/B Ratio of 11.63. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Murphy USA's valuation and earnings. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad Porter & CompanyThis military-backed stock “owns” AI marketThe AI boom is just getting started. And the real wealth has still to be made…You must read this new presentation from Porter Stansberry. About Murphy USA Stock (NYSE:MUSA)Murphy USA Inc. engages in marketing of retail motor fuel products and convenience merchandise. The company operates retail stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands, as well as operates non-fuel convenience stores. It operates retail gasoline stores principally in the Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest United States. Murphy USA Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, Arkansas.Read More MUSA Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart MUSA Stock News HeadlinesMay 23, 2024 | insidertrades.comMurphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) VP Sells $374,692.50 in StockMay 8, 2024 | insidertrades.comMurphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Director Sells $82,000.00 in StockMay 29, 2024 | msn.comBraves make Sean Murphy move after Ronald Acuna Jr. injuryMay 28, 2024 | benzinga.comLooking Into Murphy USA's Recent Short InterestMay 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2025 Earnings Estimate for Murphy USA Inc. Issued By Zacks Research (NYSE:MUSA)May 26, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) Reaches New 52-Week High at $448.83May 25, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comFY2026 Earnings Forecast for Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Issued By Zacks ResearchMay 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comInsider Selling: Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) VP Sells 854 Shares of StockMay 24, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) CEO R Andrew Clyde Sells 10,392 SharesMay 22, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comMUSA Jun 2024 410.000 putMay 13, 2024 | investorplace.comEnergy's Geopolitical Jackpot: 7 Stocks to Ride the Tightening ScrewsMay 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy USA First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses ExpectationsMay 9, 2024 | businesswire.comMurphy USA Inc. Announces Dividend IncreaseMay 8, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMurphy USA: Encouraging Trends Despite Q1 Timing HeadwindsMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call TranscriptMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy USA Inc (MUSA) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Highlights: Navigating Challenges with ...May 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comQ1 2024 Murphy USA Inc Earnings CallMay 2, 2024 | fool.comMurphy USA Misses Estimates on Q1 EarningsMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comRBC Capital Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on Murphy USA (MUSA)May 2, 2024 | marketwatch.comMurphy USA Shares Slip 8.9% After 1Q Results Miss EstimatesMay 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts’ Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: MGM Resorts (MGM), Carvana Co (CVNA) and Murphy USA (MUSA)May 2, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comGoldman Sachs Keeps Their Sell Rating on Murphy USA (MUSA)May 1, 2024 | businesswire.comMurphy USA Inc. Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2024 ResultsApril 28, 2024 | msn.comCould Gabriel Murphy be the Vikings next UDFA steal?April 25, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comBuy Rating on Murphy USA: Temporary Margin Suppression Seen as Opportunity Amid Strong Long-Term OutlookSee More Headlines Receive MUSA Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Murphy USA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend2/23/2024Dividend Payable3/07/2024Last Earnings5/01/2024Ex-Dividend for 6/3 Dividend5/17/2024Today6/01/2024Dividend Payable6/03/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)8/07/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorOils/Energy Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:MUSA CUSIPN/A CIK1573516 Webwww.murphyusa.com Phone(870) 875-7600FaxN/AEmployees15,600Year Founded1996Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$408.60 High Stock Price Target$470.00 Low Stock Price Target$280.00 Potential Upside/Downside-6.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$23.83 Trailing P/E Ratio18.41 Forward P/E Ratio17.10 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$556.80 million Net Margins2.43% Pretax Margin3.18% Return on Equity64.45% Return on Assets12.04% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.28 Current Ratio0.87 Quick Ratio0.54 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$21.53 billion Price / Sales0.42 Cash Flow$37.53 per share Price / Cash Flow11.69 Book Value$37.73 per share Price / Book11.63Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares20,720,000Free Float18,845,000Market Cap$9.09 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.77 Social Links 20 Stocks to Sell NowMarketBeat has just released its list of 20 stocks that Wall Street analysts hate. These companies may appear to have good fundamentals, but top analysts smell something seriously rotten. Are any of these companies lurking around your portfolio? Find out by clicking the link below.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. R. Andrew Clyde (Age 60)President, CEO & Director Comp: $4.1MMs. Malynda K. West (Age 54)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.77MMs. Renee M. Bacon (Age 54)Senior VP of Sales & Operations and Chief Merchandising Officer Comp: $1.03MMr. Robert J. Chumley (Age 59)Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer Comp: $986.86kMr. Christopher A. Click (Age 51)Executive Vice President of Strategy, Growth & Innovation Comp: $974.06kMr. Galagher JeffExecutive VP & CFOMr. Christian PikulVice President of Investor Relations & FP&AGregory L. SmithVP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMr. Blake Segal (Age 43)Senior Vice President of QuickChek Comp: $1.1MMs. Jennifer R Bridges (Age 55)Senior Vice President Asset Development More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCarvanaNYSE:CVNACasey's General StoresNASDAQ:CASYCarMaxNYSE:KMXPenske Automotive GroupNYSE:PAGLithia MotorsNYSE:LADView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCetera Investment AdvisersBought 1,005 shares on 5/24/2024Ownership: 0.022%R Andrew ClydeSold 10,392 sharesTotal: $4.58 M ($440.32/share)Donald R Smith JrSold 854 sharesTotal: $374,692.50 ($438.75/share)Comerica BankSold 6,933 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.069%Hancock Whitney CorpSold 402 shares on 5/17/2024Ownership: 0.026%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MUSA Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Murphy USA stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Murphy USA in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" MUSA shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in MUSA, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View MUSA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Murphy USA's stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Murphy USA's stock. Their MUSA share price targets range from $280.00 to $470.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $408.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 6.9%. View analysts price targets for MUSA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MUSA shares performed in 2024? Murphy USA's stock was trading at $356.56 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, MUSA shares have increased by 23.1% and is now trading at $438.75. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Murphy USA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 7th 2024. View our MUSA earnings forecast. How were Murphy USA's earnings last quarter? Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May, 1st. The specialty retailer reported $3.12 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $4.09 by $0.97. The specialty retailer had revenue of $4.84 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.89 billion. Murphy USA had a net margin of 2.43% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 64.45%. The firm's revenue for the quarter was down 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $4.80 EPS. How often does Murphy USA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Murphy USA? Murphy USA announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 9th. Stockholders of record on Monday, May 20th will be given a dividend of $0.44 per share on Monday, June 3rd. This represents a $1.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.40%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 17th. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.42. Read our dividend analysis for MUSA. Is Murphy USA a good dividend stock? Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) pays an annual dividend of $1.76 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.41%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 7.39%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MUSA will have a dividend payout ratio of 6.31% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MUSA. What ETFs hold Murphy USA's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) stock in their portfolio include Strategas Macro Thematic Opportunities ETF (SAMT), Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ETF (GLRY), Argent Mid Cap ETF (AMID), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (GRPM), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 GARP ETF (EWMC), Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (XMHQ), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV) and Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF (RFG). What other stocks do shareholders of Murphy USA own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Murphy USA investors own include American International Group (AIG), NVIDIA (NVDA), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), General Electric (GE), Energy Transfer (ET), Broadcom (AVGO), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Walt Disney (DIS), International Paper (IP) and Pfizer (PFE). Who are Murphy USA's major shareholders? Murphy USA's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (9.39%), Cadence Bank (2.02%), Clearbridge Investments LLC (1.51%), Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD (1.18%), William Blair Investment Management LLC (0.61%) and Wedge Capital Management L L P NC (0.53%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher A Click, Donald R Smith Jr, Jeanne Linder Phillips, Jennifer Bridges, R Andrew Clyde, Renee M Bacon, Robert J Chumley, Robert Madison Murphy, Rosemary Turner and Terry P Hatten. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Murphy USA? Shares of MUSA stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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