Murphy USA has released an update to its second quarter performance metrics based on preliminary results from April 1 to May 31.
Murphy reported that in the quarter, all-in fuel margins were 31 cents, with retail margins of 29.6 cents. Total fuel volumes were up 0.5%, with total merchandise sales also seeing an uptick of 1.1%.
While nicotine sales were down slightly, the retailer made up for it with new store additions, notching 22 new-to-industry sites and 18 raze and rebuilds, which are under construction now.
The preliminary results are a promising sign following a challenging first quarter from Murphy USA.
“Murphy USA’s Q1 results fell slightly short of internal expectations, but all in all, the business performed admirably despite a 2% comparison headwind from temporal factors including the timing of Leap Day and the Easter holiday along with the relative severity of storms,” said president and CEO Andrew Clyde in March.
In Q1 2025, Murphy saw a net income of $53.2 million, compared to $66 million in Q1 2024. Total retail fuel gallons also took a hit, declining 1.9% compared to last year’s results.
The retailer has quickly bounced back from its off-quarter, and appears to be moving in a positive direction heading into the second half of 2025.
Keeping Community First
No matter the fiscal situation, Murphy USA has shown year after year that it remains committed to the communities it serves. In March, the company marked the five-year anniversary of its partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America by launching its “Great Futures Fueled Here” campaign.
Since its inception in 2020, the annual round-up campaign has raised more than $11 million in support of the youth organization.
“Giving back is part of our broader mission and commitment as an organization to our team members, customers and communities,” said Clyde at the time. “That’s why we are proud to be a national partner of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting local Clubs where we operate through our ‘Great Futures Fueled Here’ campaign. In the fifth year of our partnership, we will again lean on our team members across the enterprise to encourage customers to ‘Round up’ their purchases to provide youth in our communities with the essential tools for cultivating a successful future.”
The five-year milestone, according to a statement from Murphy, reflects its “unwavering commitment to supporting the next generation.”
In 2024, Murphy USA collaborated with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the El Dorado Club to host a Back-to-School Prep-Rally focusing on teaching the club kids how to set goals and allowing them to participate in engaging STEM activities. This year, Murphy USA is expanding the Prep Rallies into other regions.
Today, Murphy USA has more than 1,750 stores located primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast U.S. The company and its team of approximately 17,200 employees serve an estimated two million customers each day through its network of retail gasoline and convenience stores in 27 states.
