Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.77
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) Dividend History
Income profile from 2020 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.5%
Payout Ratio
7.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
7.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.7% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.5%
Trailing DPS$1.77
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout15.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR19.2%
5Y CAGR53.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield6.1%
Total Shareholder Yield6.6%
1Y Total Return-16.2%
5Y Total Return217.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$31,69810Y ago$62,71320Y ago$102,811
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Murphy USA Inc. distributes 7.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 15.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
MUSA has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 19.2% and 5-year CAGR of 53.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MUSA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.5% dividend yield, 6.1% buyback yield, 6.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 217.0%, with dividends contributing 6.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $62,713 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$8.18
Avg/Payment$0.4090
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026Latest | $0.6300 | — | 58.49% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.6300 | ↑ +18.9% | 60.09% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $0.5300 | ↑ +6.0% | 53.72% | Sep 4, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.5000 | ↑ +2.0% | 43.69% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.4900 | ↑ +2.1% | 40.65% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | $0.4800 | ↑ +6.7% | 37.27% | Dec 2, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $0.4500 | ↑ +2.3% | 33.59% | Sep 5, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.4400 | ↑ +4.8% | 37.44% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Grocery, Convenience and Fuel Retail
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.5%
#2 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
7.3% payout
Streak
5Y
53.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.6%
#1 of 3
Annual Dividend History
16 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $2.15 | 20.1% | 4 | — | — | — | 1.7% |
| 2024 | $1.79 | 15.5% | 4 | $24.11 | 7.4% | 13.47x | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.55 | 22.0% | 4 | $25.49 | 6.1% | 16.45x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $1.27 | 22.1% | 4 | $28.10 | 4.5% | 22.13x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $1.04 | 316.0% | 4 | $14.92 | 7.0% | 14.35x | 0.8% |
| 2020 | $0.25 | — | 1 | $13.08 | 1.9% | 52.32x | 0.2% |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.86 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.48 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $6.78 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does MUSA pay per share?
Murphy USA Inc. (MUSA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.77 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is MUSA's next ex-dividend date?
MUSA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MUSA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is MUSA's dividend safe?
MUSA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.3% and FCF payout ratio of +15.4%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MUSA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Murphy USA Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +53.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does MUSA pay dividends?
Murphy USA Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.77 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 6+ years from 2020 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MUSA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MUSA five years ago would be worth approximately $31,698 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MUSA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MUSA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.