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Murphy USA: 50+ New Stores a Year—A Powerful Earnings Engine in Motion!

Murphy USA experienced both positive and negative factors impacting their financial performance during the fourth quarter and full year of 2025. On the positive side, the company reported some market regions outperforming others, illustrating stronger per-store volumes and margins particularly in states like Texas. This suggests that Murphy USA has competitive advantages and strong market positioning in certain areas, which can stabilize and potentially improve revenue streams as competitive pressures normalize over time. The company’s expansion strategy is focused on new store growth, targeting the addition of 50 new stores annually with expectations that these will contribute significantly to future EBITDA once fully ramped. Murphy USA has been successful in opening stores despite facing the typical operational challenges that accompany new market entries. They have demonstrated the ability to select advantageous locations that promise swift returns on investment.