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Murphy USA (NASDAQ:MUSA), a $7.6 billion market cap company trading at a P/E ratio of 16, saw Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer West Malynda K. sell 1,859 shares of common stock on August 12, 2025, at a price of $386.2217, totaling $717,986. According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock is currently trading above its Fair Value.
On the same day, West also exercised stock options for 4,100 shares at a price of $0.00, and acquired the shares. Additionally, 2,241 shares were withheld by the company for payment of the exercise price and applicable taxes at $378.95, totaling $849,226. The company has demonstrated strong performance with a 67% return on equity, and InvestingPro analysis reveals 8 additional key insights about MUSA’s financial health and future prospects.
Following these transactions, West directly owns 117,388.642 shares of Murphy USA Inc. common stock and indirectly owns 869.814 shares through a 401(k) plan. For a comprehensive analysis of MUSA’s insider trading patterns and financial metrics, access the detailed Pro Research Report available exclusively on InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Murphy USA reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, exceeding expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $7.36, compared to the forecasted $6.77. However, the company’s revenue did not meet expectations, coming in at $5.01 billion against a forecast of $5.13 billion. Additionally, Jefferies downgraded Murphy USA from Buy to Hold, citing a slower growth outlook. The firm significantly reduced its price target for the company to $350.00 from $560.00. This downgrade reflects a lowered EBITDA growth forecast for 2024-2028, which was adjusted from 6-7% to below 5%. These developments are crucial for investors to consider when evaluating Murphy USA’s future prospects.
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