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EL DORADO, Ark. - Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) announced Thursday that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.53 per share, representing a 6% increase from the previous quarter.
The dividend equates to $2.12 per share on an annualized basis and will be payable on September 4, 2025, to stockholders of record as of August 25, 2025.
Murphy USA operates more than 1,750 retail gasoline and convenience stores across 27 states, primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. The majority of its locations are situated near Walmart Supercenters, while others operate as standalone stores under the Murphy USA, Murphy Express, and QuickChek brands.
The company employs over 17,000 people and serves approximately two million customers daily through its retail network. Murphy USA currently ranks 231 on the Fortune 500 list.
The dividend announcement was made in a press release statement issued by the company. For detailed financial analysis and comprehensive insights about Murphy USA, investors can access the full Pro Research Report on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 US stocks with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.
In other recent news, Murphy USA reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, which exceeded analyst expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $7.36, surpassing the forecasted $6.77. Despite this earnings beat, the company’s revenue did not meet projections, coming in at $5.01 billion against the anticipated $5.13 billion. In addition to these financial results, Jefferies recently downgraded Murphy USA’s stock rating from Buy to Hold. The downgrade was accompanied by a significant reduction in the price target from $560.00 to $350.00. Jefferies cited a slower growth outlook as the reason for the downgrade, noting that Murphy USA’s EBITDA growth forecast for 2024-2028 has been lowered from 6-7% to below 5%. These developments provide investors with a comprehensive view of the company’s current financial standing and future expectations.
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