Murphy USA: Q4 Earnings Insights
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Murphy USA (NYSE:MUSA) reported Q4 earnings with an EPS of $7.0, beating estimates by 10.94% against an expected $6.31. However, revenue decreased by $297 million from the same period last year. In the previous quarter, MUSA exceeded EPS estimates leading to a 1.48% share price increase the following day. The company has consistently surpassed EPS estimates over the past four quarters.
February 07, 2024 | 9:50 pm
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Murphy USA reported a significant beat on Q4 EPS estimates but saw a decrease in revenue compared to last year. The company has a history of surpassing EPS expectations, which previously led to a positive stock price movement.
Murphy USA's beat on EPS estimates is likely to be viewed positively by investors, given the company's history of exceeding expectations and the subsequent positive stock price movements. However, the decrease in revenue could temper some of the optimism, making the overall impact likely positive but with caution.
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