Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) shares fell 3.3% to $508.98 as of September 21, 2026, a moderate decline from the prior close of $526.09. BestStocks flagged the session as a major change for MUSA. Below, we break down what changed for MUSA, why it matters for investors, how the stock reacted, and the catalysts on the calendar.
What happened
MUSA fell 3.3% to $508.98
MUSA fell 3.3% in its latest session, moving from $526.09 to $508.98.
ValuationLow confidence
Rel. volume
0.8×
Below Avg
Vs peers
—
No comparable peers
Market cap
$9.4B
New York Stock Exchange
Analyst target
$606
+19.0% vs price
Price chart
Aug 21 – Sep 21
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What it means for Murphy USA Inc. investors
For Murphy USA Inc. investors, the recent signals add up to a bearish shift. On the constructive side: Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved +3.51% from $534.11 to $552.84 on 2026-08-10; Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved +3.27% from $599.01 to $618.57 on 2026-07-17. Weighing against that: Material negative event; Negative session, down 3.3%. Wall Street's consensus price target sits at $605.67, implying +19.0% upside from $508.98. BestStocks rates the overall signal quality low (48/100). With earnings roughly 37 days out, the next report is the most likely near-term test of the move.
MUSA price reaction
MUSA last traded at $508.98, down $17.11 (-3.25%) from the previous close of $526.09. The session traded on 0.8× average volume (below avg), so participation was unremarkable. Over the past month the stock has ranged between $503.19 and $569.72, and it currently sits about 9% of the way up that band.
Bullish and bearish analyst opinions on Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA)
The consensus analyst price target on Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) is $605.67, 19.0% above the recent $508.98. Here is how the bullish and bearish cases on MUSA line up.
▲ The bullish case
+Wall Street's consensus price target of $605.67 implies +19.0% upside from $508.98.
+The Street's most bullish target is $710.00 (+39.5%).
+Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved +3.51% from $534.11 to $552.84 on 2026-08-10.
▼ The bearish case
−The most bearish analyst target is $450.00 (-11.6%).
−Material negative event.
−Negative session, down 3.3%.
−Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved -2.97% from $611.81 to $593.66 on 2026-07-15.
Bull vs bear balanceBearish Shift
BearishNeutralBullish
Weighing both sides, BestStocks' composite read of recent signals is bearish, as the bull-versus-bear meter above shows. This is an educational summary of the bull and bear case, not investment advice.
Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus figures as of Sep 21, 2026; other aggregators may differ. High and low targets show the range of estimates, not forecasts.
MUSA moved -2.54% from its $522.24 open to a $508.98 close on 2026-09-21.
Material / Earnings2026-09-17+1.9%
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved +2.54% from $509.87 to $522.83 on 2026-09-17. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Murphy USA declined 3.20% to $514.63 following post-earnings normalization and profit-taking after the stock traded near historical highs, according to analyst commentary on valuation concerns. The decline also reflects ex-dividend adjustment (ex-date August 24, 2026 for $0.65/share payout) and caution tied to Q2 earnings guidance citing higher CapEx and uneven merchandise demand. Volume of 221,274 shares is tracking 0.87x normal for this time of day.
Material / Earnings2026-08-25-4.2%
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved -4.17% from $567.98 to $544.31 on 2026-08-25. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found.
Material / Earnings2026-08-18-2.0%
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved -3.22% from $593.23 to $574.12 on 2026-08-18. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume was near its 5-day average, suggesting the move was not driven by unusual trading activity.
Material / Earnings2026-08-17+3.0%
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved +2.82% from $569.98 to $586.06 on August 17, 2026. We checked news, earnings announcements, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move occurred on volume near the 5-day average.
Activity2026-08-10+6.3%
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved +3.51% from $534.11 to $552.84 on 2026-08-10. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, SEC filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. Volume remained near its 5-day average.
Activity2026-08-07-3.0%
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) moved -2.06% from $531.00 to $520.07 on 2026-08-07. We checked news, earnings, analyst updates, filings, and corporate actions — no company-specific catalyst was found. The move coincided with MUSA reaching a new 30-day low; volume was near its 5-day average.
Upcoming catalysts & outlook
Next earnings
2026-10-28 (est.)
in 37 days
10-Q Filing (est.)
2026-11-05
Medium impact
Thesis shift
Bearish Shift
bearish signal
Risk level
High
from change events
Frequently asked questions about MUSA
Why did Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) stock move?
MUSA fell 3.3% to $508.98. No single company-specific catalyst was confirmed during the move window, and it looks technical.
How much did MUSA stock fall?
MUSA lost 3.25% ($17.11) versus the prior close of $526.09, last trading at $508.98 on 0.8× average volume.
When is Murphy USA Inc.'s next earnings date?
MUSA's next earnings report is estimated for 2026-10-28 — about 37 days away.
What is the analyst price target for MUSA?
The consensus analyst price target for MUSA is $605.67, about 19.0% above the current $508.98. Over the past 90 days, analysts recorded 0 upgrades, 0 maintains, and 0 downgrades.
How BestStocks tracks MUSA
This page is generated automatically by BestStocks' change-detection system after its price and volume cleared MUSA-specific materiality thresholds, triggering an evidence check. It draws on 20 tracked change events for MUSA, cross-checked against the data sources listed below. Price, volume, and market-capitalization figures are the live intraday quote as of September 21, 2026 and refresh as new information is detected; for companies with multiple share classes, market-cap figures can differ by data source. Analyst price targets and ratings are FMP consensus. This is an educational summary of what changed and why — not personalized investment advice.
