Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Murphy USA Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) has returned 22.61% so far this year and 5.76% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, MUSA has achieved an annualized return of 23.43%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 19, 2013, MUSA's average daily return is +0.10%, while the average monthly return is +2.05%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 2.8 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Oct 2019 with a return of +38.3%, while the worst month was Aug 2017 at -14.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, MUSA closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 31, 2019 with a return of +24.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 23, 2020 at -12.8%.

Murphy USA Inc. has an annualized alpha of 18.75%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 20, 2013.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.26%) than losses (33.50%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.13 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

MUSA ranks 44 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Murphy USA Inc. provided a 0.46% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.29 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 5 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Murphy USA Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Murphy USA Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Murphy USA Inc. was 35.54%, occurring on Nov 6, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Murphy USA Inc. drawdown is 10.45%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Murphy USA Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Murphy USA Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Retail industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.