NYSE:MUSA Murphy USA (MUSA) Stock Price, News & Analysis → The A.I. story nobody is telling you (Read ASAP) (From TradeSmith) (Ad) Free MUSA Stock Alerts $419.31 -1.80 (-0.43%) (As of 10:30 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$418.61▼$423.4350-Day Range$391.54▼$427.0152-Week Range$265.93▼$430.83Volume13,166 shsAverage Volume204,002 shsMarket Capitalization$8.73 billionP/E Ratio16.44Dividend Yield0.40%Price Target$404.60 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Murphy USA alerts: Email Address Murphy USA MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.40 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside3.9% Downside$404.60 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.97% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-6.30Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.71Based on 4 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$4.24 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.33%From $26.40 to $28.07 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.2.62 out of 5 starsOils/Energy Sector146th out of 235 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry11th out of 18 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 3 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.97% 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 6.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Murphy USA has recently increased by 15.79%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMurphy USA has a dividend yield of 0.40%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthMurphy USA has been increasing its dividend for 5 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Murphy USA is 6.59%. 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 5.99% next year. This indicates that Murphy USA will be able to sustain or increase its 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 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentMurphy USA has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 0.51 average news sentiment score of Oils/Energy companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 4 news articles for Murphy USA this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.Search Interest22 people have searched for MUSA on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 214% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 10 people have added Murphy USA to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -60% 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 $4,244,582.00 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. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Murphy USA are expected to grow by 6.33% in the coming year, from $26.40 to $28.07 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Murphy USA is 16.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.12.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Murphy USA is 16.51, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Oils/Energy sector average P/E ratio of about 18.90.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMurphy USA has a P/B Ratio of 10.81. 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 Ad Paradigm PressAI “wealth window” is closing soon!Today, I’m making my boldest prediction ever. 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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 HeadlinesApril 15, 2024 | msn.comMurphy USA (NYSE:MUSA): This Gas Station Stock Looks Very UndervaluedApril 11, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comMurphy USA's (MUSA) Overweight Rating Reiterated at StephensApril 18, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)[Urgent!] Generational Wealth GameplanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.April 10, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy USA (MUSA) Stock Moves -0.07%: What You Should KnowApril 10, 2024 | msn.comDon’t like Phil Murphy’s school-funding formula? Well change it, then. | MulshineApril 10, 2024 | benzinga.comIn-Depth Examination Of 5 Analyst Recommendations For Murphy USAApril 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy USA Kicks Off Semi-Annual ‘Great Futures Fueled Here’ Fundraiser After Three Years of Growing Donations to America’s YouthApril 9, 2024 | businesswire.comMurphy USA Kicks Off Semi-Annual ‘Great Futures Fueled Here' Fundraiser After Three Years of Growing Donations to America's YouthApril 18, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)[Urgent!] Generational Wealth GameplanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.April 8, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comQ1 2024 EPS Estimates for Murphy USA Inc. Decreased by Zacks Research (NYSE:MUSA)April 6, 2024 | fool.com1 Unstoppable Multibagger Up 1,000% Since 2013 That Can't Quit Repurchasing Its Shares. Should Investors Buy, Too?April 5, 2024 | msn.com3 Soaring, Highly-Ranked Value Stocks to Buy in AprilApril 5, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comMurphy USA and Capri have been highlighted as Zacks Bull and Bear of the DayApril 1, 2024 | businesswire.comMurphy USA Schedules First Quarter 2024 Results Conference CallMarch 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comIt’s a Golden Age for Convenience Stores. Americans Are Flocking to Them.March 20, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comJ.P. Morgan Keeps Their Hold Rating on Murphy USA (MUSA)March 19, 2024 | morningstar.comMurphy USA Inc MUSAMarch 18, 2024 | money.usnews.comMurphy USA IncFebruary 29, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMurphy USA Still Has Some Fuel To RunFebruary 29, 2024 | ca.finance.yahoo.comMUSA Dec 2024 290.000 putFebruary 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comDirector Jeanne Phillips Sells Shares of Murphy USA IncFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comMurphy USA (MUSA) Price Target Increased by 10.28% to 428.91February 24, 2024 | seekingalpha.comMurphy USA Turns Slow And Steady Growth Into Big Share Price GainsFebruary 23, 2024 | msn.comMurphy USA (MUSA) Declares $0.42 DividendFebruary 22, 2024 | businesswire.comMurphy USA Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming ConferencesFebruary 21, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Small-Cap Value Stocks With Outsized PotentialFebruary 21, 2024 | msn.comMurphy USA gets new COO and CFOSee 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 Last Earnings2/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/7 Dividend2/23/2024Dividend Payable3/07/2024Today4/18/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/01/2024Fiscal 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$404.60 High Stock Price Target$470.00 Low Stock Price Target$280.00 Potential Upside/Downside-3.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.40 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$25.51 Trailing P/E Ratio16.51 Forward P/E Ratio15.95 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$556.80 million Net Margins2.59% Pretax Margin3.41% Return on Equity70.92% Return on Assets13.12% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.15 Current Ratio0.95 Quick Ratio0.56 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$21.53 billion Price / Sales0.41 Cash Flow$37.20 per share Price / Cash Flow11.32 Book Value$38.96 per share Price / Book10.81Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares20,810,000Free Float18,926,000Market Cap$8.76 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.76 Social Links Beginner's Guide to Pot Stock InvestingClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to pot stock investing and which pot companies show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. R. Andrew Clyde (Age 60)President, CEO & Director Comp: $4.49MMs. Malynda K. West (Age 54)Executive VP & COO Comp: $1.87MMs. Renee M. Bacon (Age 54)Senior VP of Sales & Operations and Chief Merchandising Officer Comp: $1.06MMr. Robert J. Chumley (Age 59)Senior VP & Chief Digital Officer Comp: $1.05MMr. Blake Segal (Age 43)Senior Vice President of QuickChek Comp: $1.1MMr. Galagher JeffExecutive VP & CFOMr. Christian PikulVice President of Investor Relations & FP&AGregory L. SmithVP, General Counsel & Corporate SecretaryMr. Christopher A. Click (Age 51)Executive Vice President of Strategy, Growth & Innovation Ms. Jennifer R Bridges (Age 55)Senior Vice President Asset Development More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsAntero ResourcesNYSE:ARRange ResourcesNYSE:RRCWeatherford InternationalNASDAQ:WFRDMatador ResourcesNYSE:MTDRSouthwestern EnergyNYSE:SWNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsWealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLCBought 200 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.018%Viking Fund Management LLCBought 3,000 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.014%WD Rutherford LLCBought 290 shares on 4/16/2024Ownership: 0.001%Atlas Capital Advisors LLCSold 474 shares on 4/15/2024Ownership: 0.005%West Coast Financial LLCBought 126 shares on 4/12/2024Ownership: 0.067%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 brokers have issued 12 month price objectives for Murphy USA's stock. Their MUSA share price targets range from $280.00 to $470.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $404.60 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 3.9%. 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 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, MUSA shares have increased by 18.1% and is now trading at $421.11. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Murphy USA? Murphy USA saw a decrease in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,140,000 shares, a decrease of 21.4% from the February 29th total of 1,450,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 198,200 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 5.8 days. Approximately 6.0% of the shares of the stock are sold short. View Murphy USA's Short Interest. When is Murphy USA's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 1st 2024. View our MUSA earnings forecast. How can I listen to Murphy USA's earnings call? Murphy USA will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, May 2nd at 11:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Murphy USA's earnings last quarter? Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February, 7th. The specialty retailer reported $7.00 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $5.79 by $1.21. The specialty retailer had revenue of $5.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.32 billion. Murphy USA had a net margin of 2.59% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 70.92%. The firm's revenue was down 5.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $5.21 earnings per share. How often does Murphy USA pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Murphy USA? Murphy USA declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, February 26th will be given a dividend of $0.42 per share on Thursday, March 7th. This represents a $1.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 0.40%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 23rd. This is a boost from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.41. Read our dividend analysis for MUSA. Is Murphy USA a good dividend stock? Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) pays an annual dividend of $1.68 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 0.40%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 6.59%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, MUSA will have a dividend payout ratio of 5.99% 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), Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF (QVAL), Invesco S&P MidCap Quality ETF (XMHQ), iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF (SMMV), Invesco S&P MidCap 400 Pure Growth ETF (RFG), ALPS O'Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM) and SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT). 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 Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.13%), Alaska Permanent Fund Corp (0.10%), West Coast Financial LLC (0.07%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.02%), Viking Fund Management LLC (0.01%) and Park Avenue Securities LLC (0.01%). Insiders that own company stock include Christopher A Click, Donald R Smith Jr, Jeanne Linder Phillips, Jennifer Bridges, John A Moore, R Andrew Clyde, Renee M Bacon, 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 Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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