Casey’s General Stores Shares Climb 3.8% on Earnings, Rank 150th in $680M Trading Volume

On September 9, 2025, Casey’s General Stores (CASY) rose 3.80% to $534.81, with a trading volume of $0.68 billion, ranking 150th in market activity. The stock has gained 30% year-to-date and 100% over two years, reflecting sustained investor confidence.

Recent performance highlights include a strong Q1 2026 earnings report, where the company reported $4.57 billion in revenue, exceeding expectations by 200 basis points. Store count increased by 200 units, with comp sales growth of 4.3% inside stores and 1.7% for fuel. EBITDA and net income both rose 19.8% and 19.5%, respectively, driven by margin expansion and disciplined cost control.

Analyst sentiment remains bullish, with a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating and a 93rd percentile MarketRank™ score. Institutional ownership exceeds 85%, and share repurchases resumed after a 2025 pause for acquisition funding. The completed acquisition is expected to boost growth and cash flow, while the balance sheet remains robust with low debt and rising cash reserves.

Despite a 9.13% decline in short interest and a 15.57% dividend payout ratio, insider selling activity has raised questions. However, the company’s fortress-like financial position and 13.20% projected earnings growth for the year support long-term optimism.

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