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Autonation vs Murphy USA: AN and MUSA compared
Autonation is the larger company: $7.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $6.9B for Murphy USA (Q3 2026). Murphy USA is growing faster (+35% against -0.4% a year earlier). Autonation is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.5% against 3.8%.
Where the money goes: AN and MUSA
Autonation (AN) · Q3 2026
Autonation, Q3 2026: revenue $7.0B (-0.4% year over year), operating margin 4.5%, net earnings $162M, operating cash flow $209M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Murphy USA (MUSA) · Q3 2026
Murphy USA, Q3 2026: revenue $6.9B (+35% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $176M, operating cash flow $348M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Autonation (AN) | Murphy USA (MUSA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $7.0B | $6.9B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -0.4% | +35% |
| Gross margin | 17.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.5% | 3.8% |
| Net earnings | $162M | $176M |
| Net margin | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Operating cash flow | $209M | $348M |
| Free cash flow | $134M | $194M |
| Market value | $6.3B | $9.4B |
| P/E | 9.0× | 14.5× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $213.42 | $616.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Autonation
- New vehicle: $3.3B (48%)
- Used vehicle: $2.0B (29%)
- Parts and service: $1.3B (18%)
- Finance and insurance, net: $349M (5%)
Murphy USA
- Petroleum product sales: $5.6B (81%)
- Merchandise sales: $1.2B (17%)
- Other operating revenues: $136M (2%)
- Other revenues: $1.1M (0%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Autonation or Murphy USA?
Autonation is the larger company: $7.0B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $6.9B for Murphy USA (Q3 2026).
Is Autonation or Murphy USA growing faster?
Murphy USA is growing faster (+35% against -0.4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Autonation or Murphy USA?
Autonation is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.5% against 3.8%.
More: Autonation earnings · how Autonation makes money · Murphy USA earnings · how Murphy USA makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.