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Renee M. Bacon, Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations and Chief Marketing Officer at Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA), recently sold 2,000 shares of the company’s common stock. The transaction, which took place on March 3, 2025, was executed at a price of $469.58 per share, amounting to a total sale value of $939,160. The sale occurred as Murphy USA, with a market capitalization of $9.3 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 19.45. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading near its Fair Value. Following this sale, Bacon retains ownership of 5,927.3 shares in the company. The company maintains a strong financial health score and has demonstrated consistent growth, raising its dividend for 5 consecutive years. For deeper insights into Murphy USA’s valuation and performance metrics, including 10 additional exclusive ProTips, check out the comprehensive analysis available on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Murphy USA Inc. reported its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings, exceeding analysts’ expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $6.96, compared to the forecast of $6.60. However, the company’s revenue fell short, reaching $4.71 billion against an expected $5.37 billion. Despite the positive EPS results, the revenue miss contributed to a negative market reaction. The company achieved $1 billion in EBITDA for the year 2024 and plans to open up to 50 new stores in 2025. Retail fuel margins improved, contributing to the overall performance, with a 50 basis point increase to $0.281 per gallon. Analyst firms did not provide any upgrades or downgrades in the provided context. Murphy USA has set an EBITDA guidance range of $1,000 million to $1,120 million for 2025, with projected merchandise contribution dollars between $855 million and $875 million. The company also plans to continue its growth strategy with a focus on operational efficiency.
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