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Investing.com -- Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) reported second-quarter earnings that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares up 3.2% as investors responded positively to the fuel retailer’s resilient performance despite challenging market conditions.
The company posted earnings of $7.36 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2025, comfortably beating the analyst estimate of $6.77. Revenue came in at $5.01 billion, slightly below the consensus estimate of $5.13 billion. Compared to the same period last year, net income increased marginally from $144.8 million to $145.6 million, while earnings per share rose 6.4% from $6.92.
"Second quarter results highlighted the resiliency of Murphy USA’s advantaged model, delivering stronger financial results despite relatively low fuel price volatility and slightly weaker customer traffic," said President and CEO Andrew Clyde. "Supply margins improved modestly in the second quarter, driving all-in fuel margins of 32 cents per gallon, up 30 basis points versus the prior-year quarter."
Total (EPA:TTEF) fuel contribution for the quarter reached $393.0 million, a 0.7% increase from the prior year, with margins improving to 32.0 cents per gallon compared to 31.7 cents per gallon in Q2 2024. Retail fuel volumes decreased slightly by 0.2% chain-wide, while same-store sales volumes declined 3.2% compared to the previous year.
Merchandise contribution dollars increased 1.0% to $218.7 million, maintaining strong unit margins of 20.0%, identical to the same quarter last year. The company’s store expansion program continues to gain momentum, with six new stores opened during the quarter and 39 locations under construction at quarter-end.
During the quarter, Murphy USA repurchased approximately 470,700 common shares for $211.9 million at an average price of $450.25 per share. The company also paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, representing a 2.0% increase from March 2025.
The fuel retailer remains focused on controlling costs, with total SG&A expenses decreasing by $8.2 million compared to the same period last year, primarily due to lower professional fees and reduced incentive and employee-related costs.
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