Murphy USA (MUSA) Q2 EPS Jumps 12%

Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA), a leading operator of convenience stores and fuel stations strategically located near Walmart, reported earnings for Q2 2025 on July 30, 2025. The most important news: earnings per share (GAAP) reached $7.36, exceeding estimates by 12.4%, while revenue (GAAP) declined to $5.01 billion, missing GAAP analyst expectations by $116 million. Cost control and healthy fuel margins supported profitable results even as both fuel and merchandise volumes remained soft. The quarter showed a resilient operating model but highlighted a modest sales environment and the importance of ongoing execution in both fuel and merchandise operations.

Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet.

Murphy USA operates more than 1,700 convenience stores and gas stations, with many located directly next to Walmart stores. This model generates high customer traffic and allows it to offer competitive pricing on fuel and everyday convenience items. Its stores are typically smaller formats, using company-owned property and lean staffing to keep costs down.

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