NYSE$MUSA
Murphy USA Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Murphy USA reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024.
Murphy USA Inc. reported a slight decrease in net income for Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023, primarily due to higher operating expenses and depreciation. However, merchandise contribution dollars increased, and the company continued its strategic growth initiatives, including new store additions and raze-and-rebuilds.
- Net income for Q4 2024 was $142.5 million, a decrease from $150.0 million in Q4 2023.
- Total fuel contribution remained flat at 32.5 cpg in Q4 2024 compared to Q4 2023.
- Merchandise contribution dollars increased 5.6% to $208.8 million in Q4 2024.
- The company repurchased approximately 239.7 thousand common shares for $126.2 million in Q4 2024.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Murphy USA · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.71B
Revenue by segment
Murphy USA · $966M total across 1 segment · Q1 2023
- Merchandise Sales$966M+8.3%100.0%
Forward guidance
Murphy USA's 2025 guidance reflects continued organic growth, with an emphasis on new store additions and raze-and-rebuilds, sustained fuel contribution, and increased merchandise contribution, while managing corporate costs and capital expenditures.
Tailwinds
- Expected increase in new store additions, with up to 50 new stores planned for 2025.
- Merchandise contribution projected to increase to $855 million to $875 million in 2025.
- Retail fuel volume per store expected to remain flat to slightly higher, ranging from 240 to 245 K gallons APSM.
- SG&A costs are expected to be managed within a range of $245 million to $255 million, reflecting continued investments in productivity initiatives.
- Effective tax rate is expected to be in a favorable range of 23% to 25%.
Headwinds
- Raze-and-rebuilds are expected to decrease to up to 30 in 2025.
- Store OPEX excluding payment fees and rent is projected to increase to $36.5K to $37.0K APSM.
- Capital expenditures are expected to be between $450 million and $500 million, reflecting significant investment.
- Growth in store operating expenses per site is likely to be modestly higher due to larger new stores, raze and rebuilds, and investments in people and technology.
- The company does not provide a projected range of all-in fuel margin, Adjusted EBITDA, or Net Income, indicating potential variability.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.5%
Avg return
30 days after
50%
26 / 52 earnings
Positive
+26.0%
Q3 2019
Best reaction
-12.0%
Q1 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.0% | +17.5% | -1.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -10.7% | -18.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q3 2025 | -7.3% | -6.5% | -1.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | -12.0% | -14.0% | -16.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -3.2% | -6.2% | -11.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.4% | +0.6% | +14.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | +2.0% | +0.7% | +2.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | -4.2% | -2.7% | +6.0% | |
| Q4 2023 | +11.5% | +9.8% | +15.7% | |
| Q3 2023 | +2.3% | +3.2% | +2.2% | |
| Q2 2023 | -2.6% | -0.2% | +5.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.6% | +5.7% | +1.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.1% | -4.5% | -4.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.1% | +8.4% | +0.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.6% | +7.9% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2022 | +6.2% | +1.9% | +7.1% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.1% | -9.1% | -8.4% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.3% | -2.2% | +6.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.3% | +0.5% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.7% | -0.7% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | +3.1% | +0.4% | -2.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +1.0% | -3.5% | +3.5% | |
| Q2 2020 | +18.7% | +15.2% | +18.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +7.0% | +5.6% | +8.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.8% | -9.2% | -14.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +26.0% | +23.5% | +25.6% | |
| Q2 2019 | -1.5% | -0.6% | +3.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +5.4% | +4.8% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | -8.9% | -8.3% | -2.9% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.7% | +0.6% | -0.8% | |
| Q2 2018 | +5.0% | +6.9% | +4.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.8% | +5.7% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | -7.2% | -16.1% | -12.5% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.8% | +2.1% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.4% | -6.1% | -15.3% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.5% | -4.9% | -2.2% | |
| Q4 2016 | +4.7% | +2.4% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -2.4% | -5.9% | +2.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.4% | +4.6% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +13.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -8.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | — | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | — | — | — |
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