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Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-04 17:39
Financial Data and Key Metrics - Revenue for Q3 2023 was $5.8 billion, down from $6.2 billion in the year-ago period [21] - Adjusted EBITDA was $306 million, compared to $367 million in Q3 2022 [21] - Net income was $167.7 million, or $7.69 per share, versus $219.5 million, or $9.28 per share, in the prior year [21] - Average retail gasoline prices were $3.41 per gallon, down from $3.67 per gallon in Q3 2022 [21] - Total debt as of September 30 was approximately $1.8 billion, with $125 million in cash and cash equivalents [21] Business Line Performance - Same-store fuel volumes were down 4.7% YoY, but the 2-year stack remained strong at 4.3% [11] - Food and beverage sales grew by 6.1%, with contribution dollars up 5.7% [15] - Nicotine business outperformed, gaining share in all key categories [16] - Merchandise business has seen high single-digit growth rates in sales and margin dollars over the past 4 years, a trend expected to continue into 2024 [16] Market Performance - The Northeast region saw improved margins and traffic, driven by promotional activities and innovative food and beverage concepts [62] - Diesel fuel supply tightness had a marginal impact on the business, with no significant negative effects [55] Strategic Direction and Industry Competition - The company is focusing on sustainable growth through fuel volatility, in-store performance optimization, and customer-centric investments [9] - New stores are accretive to the network average, delivering higher volumes, merchandise sales, and margins [14] - The company is investing in digital transformation and in-store experience campaigns to extend its competitive advantage [19] - Plans include renovating up to 50 stores in 2024 and building new "store of tomorrow" formats [25][59] Management Commentary on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management highlighted the resilience of the business model, with a tenfold increase in shareholder value since the spin-off [19] - The company expects 2023 full-year results to be below 2022 levels but remains optimistic about sustainable growth and momentum heading into 2024 [8][28] - Fuel margins are expected to remain rational, with potential for higher equilibrium margins in 2024 [12] Other Key Information - The company closed 4 Quick Tech stores during the quarter, with plans to build new stores in strong markets [22] - Capital spending for 2023 is expected to be between $325 million and $375 million, below the guided range due to delays in new store construction [22] - The company repurchased $65 million worth of shares during the quarter [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: PS&W Margin Contribution - The margin contribution was driven by low volatility and inventory gains, contrasting with the prior year's price declines [32] Question: Tobacco Market Dynamics - The company is gaining share in traditional combustible and noncombustible tobacco categories, while marginal players face challenges from illicit products [34] Question: Fuel Volume Stickiness - Despite a 4% YoY decline in same-store fuel volumes, the company attributes stickiness to its value proposition and customer loyalty programs [43][44] Question: Fuel Margin Equilibrium - Management plans to provide a suggested range for fuel margins in 2024 but will avoid specific guidance to focus on long-term sustainability [45] Question: Non-Cigarette Merchandise Performance - The company is focusing on improving food and beverage offerings, with early results from pilot stores showing strong customer uptake [47][48] Question: GLP-1 Drug Impact - Management believes it is too early to assess the potential impact of GLP-1 drugs on consumer behavior [51] Question: Diesel Fuel Supply Impact - Diesel supply tightness had a marginal impact, with no significant effect on the business [53][55] Question: Redesigned Store Performance - Early feedback from pilot stores with redesigned interiors and improved food and beverage layouts has been positive [57][58] Question: Northeast Market Improvement - The Northeast region saw improved margins and traffic due to promotional activities and innovative food and beverage concepts [62]
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-02 20:40
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q MURPHY USA INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-2279221 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 200 Peach Street El Dorado, Arkansas 71730-5836 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended Septemb ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-05 16:48
Company Participants Conference Call Participants Operator Christian Pikul Please keep in mind that some of the comments made during this call, including the Q&A portion will be considered forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. As such, no assurances can be given that these events will occur or that the projections will be attained. A variety of factors exist that may cause actual results to differ. For further discussion of risk factors, please see th ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-03 20:39
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission File Number 001-35914 MURPHY USA INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-2279221 ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-07 15:19
Operator Andrew Clyde Good morning. Ben Bienvenu So I wanted to ask about SG&A spend, obviously elevated relative to history. You guys have been pointing to some of the incremental investments that you're making around capabilities for the organization. Can you talk a little bit more detail about the benefits you expect to harvest from the spend that you're deploying in the SG&A line item? Andrew Clyde Absolutely. And for the for the quarter there is a whole range of things where you got $1 million to $2 mi ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-04 20:35
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark one) ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission File Number 001-35914 MURPHY USA INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-2279221 ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-15 22:06
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark one) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 OR ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from _______________ to _______________ Commission File Number 001-35914 MURPHY USA INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 46-2279221 (Sta ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-02 20:29
Andrew Clyde Thank you. Operator Your next question comes from the line of Ben Bienvenu with Stephens. Your line is open. Ben Bienvenu Hey. Good morning. Andrew Clyde Good morning. Ben Bienvenu I was hoping to revisit fourth quarter results a little bit on the in-store, and to the extent if you could, I???d love to hear commentary on cadence during the quarter and then you talked about the initial start to 1Q. As we contended with weather in the fourth quarter and now weather across the Southeast in the fir ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-10-28 03:19
Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Q3 2022 Earnings Conference Call October 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Christian Pikul - Vice President, Investor Relations Andrew Clyde - President and Chief Executive Officer Mindy West - Executive Vice President, Fuels and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Bienvenu - Stephens Anthony Bonadio - Wells Fargo Robert Dickerson - Jefferies John Royall - JP Morgan Carla Casella - JP Morgan Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs ...
Murphy USA (MUSA) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-07-31 11:50
Murphy USA Inc. (NYSE:MUSA) Q2 2022 Earnings Conference Call July 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Mitchell Freer - Investor Relations Analyst Andrew Clyde - President and Chief Executive Officer Mindy West - Executive Vice President, Fuels and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Ben Bienvenu - Stephens Anthony Bonadio - Wells Fargo Bonnie Herzog - Goldman Sachs Bobby Griffin - Raymond James Carla Casella - JP Morgan Operator Good morning. My name is Chantelle, and I will be your c ...