Casey’s General Stores backs FY26 inside same-store sales view of up 2%-5%

The Company’s fiscal 2026 outlook previously disclosed remains unchanged. Casey’s expects the following performance during fiscal 2026. The Company expects EBITDA to increase 10% to 12%. The Company expects inside same-store sales to increase 2% to 5% and inside margin of approximately 41%. The Company expects same-store fuel gallons sold to be negative 1% to positive 1%. Total operating expenses are expected to increase approximately 8% to 10%. The Company expects to open at least 80 stores in fiscal 2026, through a mix of M&A and new store construction, bringing the three-year strategic plan period total to approximately 500 stores. Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $110 million. Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $450 million and the purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $600 million. The tax rate is expected to be approximately 24% to 26% for the year.