Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Murphy USA (MUSA) and Hermes International (OtherHESAF)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 30 2025
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Source: Business Insider
Murphy USA Analysis: J.P. Morgan analyst John Royall maintained a Sell rating on Murphy USA with a current price of $460.38, despite an overall Moderate Buy consensus and a higher price target of $543.20 from analysts.
Hermes International Outlook: Barclays analyst Carole Madjo kept a Buy rating on Hermes International, setting a price target of EUR2820.00, while the consensus remains a Moderate Buy with a target of EUR3052.55, indicating a potential upside of 19%.
Analyst Views on MUSA
Wall Street analysts forecast MUSA stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MUSA is 409.50 USD with a low forecast of 340.00 USD and a high forecast of 463.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Analyst Rating
1 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Hold
Current: 429.430
Low
340.00
Averages
409.50
High
463.00
Current: 429.430
Low
340.00
Averages
409.50
High
463.00
About MUSA
Murphy USA Inc. is a retailer of gasoline and convenience merchandise with more than 1,760 stores located primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. The Company has one operating segment, which is Marketing. The Marketing segment includes its retail marketing stores and product supply and wholesale assets. The majority of its existing and new-to-industry (NTI) retail gasoline stores operate under the brand names of Murphy USA and Murphy Express. The majority of Murphy USA's stores are located in proximity to Walmart Supercenters. The Company also markets gasoline and other products at standalone stores under the Murphy Express and QuickChek brands. The Company has a network of retail gasoline and convenience stores in approximately 27 states. In addition, it markets fuel to unbranded wholesale customers through a mixture of Company-owned and third-party product distribution terminals and pipeline positions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
