While MUSA managed to score comfortable top and bottom-line beats, the negative investor reaction could probably be attributed to rising costs due to inflationary pressure and a higher wage bill. The stock of motor fuel retailer Murphy USA Inc. MUSA has lost 6.7% since its fourth-quarter earnings announcement on Feb 2. Murphy USA Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Murphy USA Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Murphy USA Inc. Quote Key Takeaways MUSA’s total fuel contribution rose 53.1% year over year to $307.4 million due to margin expansion and higher volumes.