Casey's General Stores (CASY)
NASDAQ:CASY
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Sep 09, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
6.58Last Year’s EPS
5.77Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 13 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call communicated strong, broad-based financial and operational results — record EPS, EBITDA and free cash flow, meaningful inside-store and fuel momentum, successful product rollouts, disciplined balance sheet and an aggressive replenishment of capital returns and buybacks. Near-term headwinds include elevated operating expense growth, remodel cadence noise, sensitivity to fuel and commodity volatility, and tougher comps in late FY'27. Overall, positives materially outweigh the risks discussed.Company Guidance
Record Annual Profitability
Diluted earnings per share reached a record $19.16 and net income was $714 million for fiscal 2026, each up 31% year-over-year.
All-time High EBITDA and Strong Free Cash Flow
Company generated nearly $1.5 billion in EBITDA (highest ever, +23% year-over-year) and produced $722 million in free cash flow for the fiscal year.
Robust Fourth Quarter Financials
Q4 diluted EPS was $4.37 (+66% YOY), net income $162.7 million (+65.5% YOY) and Q4 EBITDA $350.3 million (+33.2% YOY).
Inside Store Sales and Margin Expansion
Total inside sales for the year grew 10.2%; inside same-store sales +4.2% (7% on a 2-year stack). Inside margin expanded 70 basis points to 42.2% for the year; Q4 inside margin averaged 42.4%.
Prepared Food and Grocery Momentum
Prepared food and dispensed beverage sales increased 10.2% for the year with same-store up 5.2% (8.8% 2-year); grocery & general merchandise sales up 10.1% with same-store +3.9% (6.2% 2-year). Q4 prepared food margin was 59.5% (up 170 bps) and grocery margin 35.7% (up 90 bps).
Fuel Performance
Fuel gross profit was up 21% for the year with total fuel gallons sold +10% and an average fuel margin of $0.426/gal for the year. Q4 fuel margin was $0.469/gal (up ~$0.093/gal versus prior year).
Strong Balance Sheet and Capital Returns
Total available liquidity $1.4 billion, debt-to-EBITDA 1.5x, repurchased ~$63 million of shares in Q4 and expanded buyback authorization to $1 billion; Board increased dividend 14% to $0.65 per share (27th consecutive increase).
Unit Growth and Strategic Execution
Opened 80 stores in fiscal 2026 (40 acquisitions, 40 new builds), converted 50 CEFCO stores, and added over 500 units across the 3-year plan (exceeding a 350-unit goal). Company plans to open at least 120 stores in fiscal 2027.
Operational Improvements and Engagement
Same-store operating expenses (excluding credit card fees) increased only 3.7% for the year while same-store labor hours reduced ~0.2% for the year and ~5% over the 3-year plan; guest satisfaction and team engagement at or near all-time highs.
Product Innovation and Early Wins
Launched and scaled initiatives including wings (available at ~850 stores by Q4), new pizza SKUs, frozen carbonated beverage platform, Darn Good Coffee, and successful LTOs; wings drove incrementality with prepared-food order frequency +30% when ordered standalone.
CASY Earnings History
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CASY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jun 09, 2026 | $761.18 | $915.60 | +20.29% |
Mar 09, 2026 | $664.08 | $689.44 | +3.82% |
Dec 09, 2025 | $562.32 | $532.31 | -5.34% |
Sep 08, 2025 | $520.08 | $539.83 | +3.80% |
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FAQ
When does Casey's General Stores (CASY) report earnings?
Casey's General Stores (CASY) is schdueled to report earning on Sep 09, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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What is CASY EPS forecast?
CASY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2027 (Q1) is 6.58.
