MUSA

Murphy USA (MUSA), a gasoline station operator, has demonstrated a consistent pattern of beating earnings estimates, surpassing consensus by an average of 27.73% over the last two quarters. With a positive Earnings ESP of +1.97% and a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), the company is positioned for another potential earnings beat in its next quarterly report expected on October 28, 2026.

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.

eBay is expected to report Q3 2026 results on Oct. 28 with revenues of $3.11 billion and EPS of $1.43. Strong momentum in focused categories like collectibles and Motors, along with the Depop acquisition, should drive growth.

However, Depop's integration is expected to pressure profitability with a 3-4 percentage-point headwind to operating income and mid-single-digit earnings dilution. Organic GMV growth is projected to slow to 7-9% from 14% in Q2.