NYSE:MUSA Murphy USA (MUSA) Stock Forecast, Price & News $281.56 -4.32 (-1.51%) (As of 05/26/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$281.25▼$286.3850-Day Range$245.98▼$291.8852-Week Range$217.39▼$323.00Volume221,570 shsAverage Volume272,429 shsMarket Capitalization$6.13 billionP/E Ratio10.50Dividend Yield0.54%Price Target$315.60 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Murphy USA MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside12.1% Upside$315.60 Price TargetShort InterestBearish11.52% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.67Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.86Based on 21 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$455,611 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth-2.06%From $19.38 to $18.98 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.77 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector218th out of 250 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry16th out of 23 stocks 2.2 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.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $315.60, Murphy USA has a forecasted upside of 12.1% from its current price of $281.56.Amount of Analyst CoverageMurphy USA has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted11.52% 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 8.4.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Murphy USA has recently increased by 5.07%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMurphy USA has a dividend yield of 0.54%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMurphy USA has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Murphy USA is 5.67%. 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 8.01% next year. This indicates that Murphy USA will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 0.1 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreMurphy USA has received a -93.43% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Murphy USA in category "Physical diseases" seems to be driven mostly by its "Physical retail of tobacco products at a gas station", "Physical retail of ready meals and snack foods at a gas station", and "Retail of gasoline at a gas station" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Murphy USA is -3.67. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMurphy USA has a news sentiment score of 0.86. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.44 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 21 news articles for Murphy USA this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.Search Interest17 people have searched for MUSA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 89% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 1 people have added Murphy USA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% 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 $455,611.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.04% of the stock of Murphy USA is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions85.30% of the stock of Murphy USA is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Murphy USA are expected to decrease by -2.06% in the coming year, from $19.38 to $18.98 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Murphy USA is 10.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 128.27.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Murphy USA is 10.50, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 50.73.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMurphy USA has a P/B Ratio of 8.56. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) StockMurphy USA, Inc. engages in marketing motor fuel products and convenience merchandise through retail stores, namely Murphy USA and Murphy Express. It collaborates with Walmart to offer customers discounted and free items based on purchases of qualifying fuel and merchandise. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in El Dorado, AR.Read More 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 MUSA Stock News HeadlinesMay 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comResearch Analysts Issue Forecasts for Murphy USA Inc.'s Q2 2023 Earnings (NYSE:MUSA)May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Makes Murphy USA (MUSA) a New Strong Buy StockMay 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)NOTICE: Your retirement is in immediate dangerSoon you may be forced to spend your afternoons packing grocery bags at Walmart instead of going to the park with your grandchildren. Why? Because not only could your money be worth even less than it already is now, but certain stocks and cryptocurrencies could drop by 80%. Even your social security check could be worth 21% less! Learn how to protect your retirement here >>>May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEni (E) Signs MoU With Sonangol for Decarbonization EffortsMay 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) to Post Q4 2023 Earnings of $3.58 Per Share, Zacks Research ForecastsMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEquinor (EQNR) Plans to Raise Sverdrup Output Post Capacity TestMay 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why Hold Strategy is Apt For Valero (VLO) Stock NowMay 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comZacks Investment Ideas feature highlights: Murphy USA, Crescent Point Energy and NuStar EnergyMay 27, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)NOTICE: Your retirement is in immediate dangerSoon you may be forced to spend your afternoons packing grocery bags at Walmart instead of going to the park with your grandchildren. Why? Because not only could your money be worth even less than it already is now, but certain stocks and cryptocurrencies could drop by 80%. Even your social security check could be worth 21% less! Learn how to protect your retirement here >>>May 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comRobert J. Chumley Sells 1,075 Shares of Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) StockMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comChevron's (CVX) Gorgon Facility Operates at Only 30% CapacityMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGood Time to Buy These 3 Top Energy Stocks With EPS GrowthMay 20, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comFY2023 EPS Estimates for Murphy USA Inc. Increased by Zacks Research (NYSE:MUSA)May 19, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comQ2 2023 EPS Estimates for Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Increased by AnalystMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comPetrobras (PBR) Identifies Hydrocarbons in Aram Block WellMay 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comAPA Stock Stumbles Since Witnessing a Beat on Q1 EarningsMay 16, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Receives $315.60 Consensus Target Price from BrokeragesMay 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comJeanne Linder Phillips Sells 550 Shares of Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) StockMay 13, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) Upgraded by StockNews.com to BuyMay 12, 2023 | nasdaq.comThis is How to Play the Refining & Marketing Industry NowMay 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Murphy USA (MUSA) a Good Pick for Value Investors?May 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comEQT Corporation (EQT) Stock Gains 3% on Strong Q1 EarningsMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) Downgraded by StockNews.com to HoldMay 6, 2023 | nasdaq.comRaymond James Maintains Murphy USA (MUSA) Outperform RecommendationMay 6, 2023 | msn.comStephens & Co. Maintains Murphy USA (MUSA) Overweight RecommendationMay 6, 2023 | msn.comMurphy USA (MUSA) Declares $0.38 DividendMay 5, 2023 | msn.comWells Fargo Maintains Murphy USA (MUSA) Overweight RecommendationSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart 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 MUSA Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/1 Dividend2/17/2023Dividend Payable3/01/2023Last Earnings5/02/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/1 Dividend5/12/2023Today5/27/2023Dividend Payable6/01/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)7/26/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations Sub-IndustryN/A SectorOils/Energy Current SymbolNYSE:MUSA CUSIPN/A CIK1573516 Webwww.murphyusa.com Phone(870) 875-7600FaxN/AEmployees15,100Year Founded1996Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$315.60 High Stock Price Forecast$360.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$228.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+12.1%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$26.82 Trailing P/E Ratio10.50 Forward P/E Ratio14.53 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$672.90 million Net Margins2.68% Pretax Margin3.51% Return on Equity86.87% Return on Assets15.11% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.50 Current Ratio0.92 Quick Ratio0.53 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$23.40 billion Price / Sales0.26 Cash Flow$38.94 per share Price / Cash Flow7.23 Book Value$32.91 per share Price / Book8.56Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares21,783,000Free Float19,814,000Market Cap$6.13 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.80 Social Links Key ExecutivesR. Andrew ClydePresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorRenee M. BaconChief Merchandising Officer & SVP-SalesMalynda K. WestChief Financial Officer, Treasurer & EVP-FuelsRobert J. ChumleyChief Digital Officer & Senior VPGregory L. SmithSecretary, Vice President & General CounselKey CompetitorsBrookfield RenewableNYSE:BEPCClearway EnergyNYSE:CWENNew Fortress EnergyNASDAQ:NFESouthwestern EnergyNYSE:SWNTechnipFMCNYSE:FTIView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsProShare Advisors LLCSold 449 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.016%Toroso Investments LLCBought 1,948 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.013%Putnam Investments LLCSold 738 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.141%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 2,025 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.129%Robert J ChumleySold 1,075 sharesTotal: $298,549.00 ($277.72/share)View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions MUSA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Murphy USA stock right now? 5 Wall Street research 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 research 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 forecast for 2023? 5 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price objectives for Murphy USA's stock. Their MUSA share price forecasts range from $228.00 to $360.00. On average, they predict the company's stock price to reach $315.60 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 12.1% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MUSA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MUSA shares performed in 2023? Murphy USA's stock was trading at $279.54 at the start of the year. Since then, MUSA stock has increased by 0.7% and is now trading at $281.56. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Murphy USA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023. View our MUSA earnings forecast. How were Murphy USA's earnings last quarter? Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 2nd. The specialty retailer reported $4.80 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $4.18 by $0.62. The specialty retailer had revenue of $5.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.95 billion. Murphy USA had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 86.87% and a net margin of 2.68%. Murphy USA's revenue for the quarter was down .8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $6.08 earnings per share. How often does Murphy USA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Murphy USA? Murphy USA announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, May 4th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 15th will be given a dividend of $0.38 per share on Thursday, June 1st. This represents a $1.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.54%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 12th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.37. 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 Inspire Faithward Mid Cap Momentum ETF (GLRY), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF (RFG), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT), Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF (OMFS), Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF (XMMO) and Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Revenue ETF (RWK). Is Murphy USA a good dividend stock? Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) pays an annual dividend of $1.52 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.54%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 4 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 5.67%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MUSA will have a dividend payout ratio of 8.01% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for MUSA. 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). What is Murphy USA's stock symbol? Murphy USA trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "MUSA." Who are Murphy USA's major shareholders? Murphy USA's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (11.32%), State Street Corp (3.32%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (2.75%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (2.36%), FMR LLC (2.29%) and River Road Asset Management LLC (2.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Donald R Smith Jr, Jeanne Linder Phillips, John A Moore, R Andrew Clyde, Robert J Chumley, Robert Madison Murphy 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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Murphy USA's stock price today? One share of MUSA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $281.56. How much money does Murphy USA make? Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) has a market capitalization of $6.13 billion and generates $23.40 billion in revenue each year. The specialty retailer earns $672.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $26.82 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Murphy USA have? The company employs 15,100 workers across the globe. How can I contact Murphy USA? Murphy USA's mailing address is 200 PEACH STREET, EL DORADO AR, 71730. The official website for the company is www.murphyusa.com. The specialty retailer can be reached via phone at (870) 875-7600 or via email at christian.pikul@murphyusa.com. This page (NYSE:MUSA) was last updated on 5/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. 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