Murphy USA Q3 2024 GAAP EPS $7.20 Beats $6.79 Estimate, Sales $5.239B Miss $5.620B Estimate
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Murphy USA reported Q3 2024 earnings per share of $7.20, surpassing the expected $6.79, but sales fell short at $5.239 billion compared to the $5.620 billion estimate. This marks a 9.64% decrease from the previous year's sales.
October 30, 2024 | 8:33 pm
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Murphy USA's Q3 2024 earnings per share exceeded expectations, but sales fell short, indicating mixed financial performance.
The earnings per share (EPS) beat suggests strong profitability, which is positive for the stock. However, the sales miss and year-over-year decline in revenue could raise concerns about growth, balancing the impact on the stock price.
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