MUSA

Murphy USA is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $8.42 per share (up 16.1% YoY) with revenues of $6.03 billion (up 17.9% YoY) on October 28. However, the stock carries a negative Earnings ESP of -0.62%, suggesting recent analyst downgrades, making it a difficult earnings-beat candidate despite a Zacks Rank #2 rating. The company has a strong history of beating estimates, having beaten consensus four consecutive quarters.

Murphy USA (MUSA) has been identified as a top growth stock pick by Zacks, earning a Growth Score of A and Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company demonstrates strong fundamentals including projected EPS growth of 44.2% (vs. 28% industry average), an efficient asset utilization ratio of 4.44, and positive earnings estimate revisions. These factors position the gasoline station operator well for potential outperformance.