Murphy USA

Murphy USA reported Q2 net income of $209.1 million ($11.27 per diluted share) and Adjusted EBITDA of $377.3 million, driven by higher fuel contribution of 40.6 cents per gallon and a 20.2% rise in retail fuel margin to 35.1 cents. Retail gallons grew 3.9% and same-store volumes rose 0.5%, while merchandise contribution increased to $227.4 million. The company returned cash via $76.8 million in buybacks and a 28% higher quarterly dividend of $0.64, but operating costs and payment processing fees rose and management guides to lower second-half fuel margins and higher-end capital spending. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Murphy USA has partnered with White Castle to roll out Crave & Go automated food kiosks at select larger-format Murphy USA locations across its more than 1,700 U.S. stations. The kiosks, developed with Automated Retail Technologies, prepare and dispense hot branded food via touchscreen ordering and claim roughly two-minute fulfillment. Initial Crave & Go units are already operating in other venues and Murphy USA did not specify a nationwide launch timeline. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Murphy USA is rolling out autonomous foodservice kiosks in select larger locations. The kiosks, developed by Automated Retail Technologies, automate preparation of hot meals and dispense touchscreen orders in about two minutes. White Castle is the first brand partner; the platform is intended to support multiple brands and categories. The initiative aims to increase in-store sales, customer traffic and basket size; the number of sites and the timeline were not disclosed. » More on de.investing.com