For its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30), Murphy USA Inc (NYSE: MUSA) has reported a -7% decline in E.P.S. from $7.83 a year ago to $7.30 in the current quarter. E.P.S. were $24.55 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $24.11 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 2%.
Recent Price Action
Murphy USA Inc (NYSE: MUSA) stock declined slightly by -1.0% on 10/30/24. The stock closed at $472.63. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was above average at 133% of normal. The stock has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months but is unchanged during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Reflecting future returns on capital that are forecasted to be above the cost of capital, MUSA is expected to continue to be a major Value Builder.
Murphy USA has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). The Value Trend Rating reflects consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Murphy USA has a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 62 and a good Power Rating of 81, resulting in the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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