Murphy USA stock reports strong second quarter growth
Published on 09/24/2026 at 03:34 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Murphy USA stock stood at USD 506.24 on the NYSE on September 23, 2026, down 0.37 percent from the prior session. The latest operating picture is stronger: second-quarter 2026 EPS reached USD 11.27 against a consensus estimate of USD 9.95.
Q2 earnings beat expectations
According to Marketscreener, Murphy USA reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 6.81 billion, compared with a consensus estimate of USD 6.03 billion. Revenue increased 36.0 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
The earnings comparison is equally clear. Q2 2026 EPS of USD 11.27 exceeded the USD 9.95 consensus by USD 1.32, while the prior-year quarter produced EPS of USD 7.36. That combination gives the stock a more substantial operating anchor than its modest September 23 price decline suggests.
Fuel margins set the earnings tone
Murphy USA operates a large gasoline and convenience retail network under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek banners. On its investor site, Murphy USA describes a network of more than 1,700 stores serving an estimated 1.7 million customers daily.
The Q2 figures show why fuel economics matter for the retailer. Revenue grew by 36.0 percent year over year, while EPS rose from USD 7.36 to USD 11.27, an increase of 53.1 percent. The profit increase therefore outpaced revenue growth during the June 2026 quarter.
Dividend reaches USD 0.65
Murphy USA also raised its quarterly cash dividend to USD 0.65 per share. Business Wire reported that the payment represented a 23.0 percent increase from the Q3 2025 dividend and 1.6 percent above the Q2 2026 payout.
Stock remains below its yearly high
Murphy USA stock was valued at USD 506.24 on September 23, 2026, while its 52-week range stood at USD 349.83 to USD 636.05. Its market capitalization was USD 9,350,607,168 on the same date, placing the latest price 20.4 percent below the 52-week high.
Murphy USA stock at a glance
- Company: Murphy USA Inc.
- Ticker: MUSA
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price as of September 23, 2026: USD 506.24
- Market capitalization: USD 9,350,607,168 as of September 23, 2026
- 52-week range: USD 349.83-636.05 as of September 23, 2026
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Cyclical / Specialty Retail
