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Casey’s (Nasdaq: CASY) posts record FY 2026 growth and authorizes $1B buyback

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Casey’s General Stores reported strong fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results, with diluted EPS of $4.37 for the quarter, up 66.2%, and $19.16 for the year, up 30.9%. Net income reached $162.7 million in the quarter and $714.4 million for the year, while EBITDA grew to $350.3 million in the quarter and nearly $1.5 billion for the year.

Inside same-store sales rose 5.5% in the quarter, with total inside gross profit up 10.5% and a 42.4% inside margin. Fuel gross profit increased 29.1% on higher gallons and a 46.9-cent margin per gallon, and the company expanded its store base to 2,944 locations.

The Board raised the quarterly dividend 14% to $0.65 per share, its 27th consecutive annual increase, and expanded the share repurchase authorization from $400 million to up to $1 billion. Casey’s expects fiscal 2027 EBITDA to increase 8% to 10%, plans to open at least 120 stores, and projects inside same-store sales growth of 2% to 5%.

Positive

  • Strong earnings growth: Fiscal 2026 diluted EPS rose to $19.16, up 30.9%, with net income of $714.4 million and EBITDA of nearly $1.5 billion, up 23.6% from the prior year.
  • Robust operating performance: Q4 inside same-store sales increased 5.5%, fuel gross profit rose 29.1%, and inside margin improved to 42.4%, indicating healthy demand and effective margin management.
  • Enhanced shareholder returns: The Board increased the quarterly dividend 14% to $0.65 per share and expanded the share repurchase authorization from $400 million to a total of $1 billion.
  • Constructive outlook: Management expects fiscal 2027 EBITDA to grow 8% to 10% and plans to open at least 120 stores, highlighting continued growth ambitions supported by strong liquidity of about $1.4 billion.

Negative

  • None.

Insights

Casey’s posts record earnings, boosts capital returns, and guides to further EBITDA growth.

Casey’s delivered notable operating momentum. Fiscal 2026 diluted EPS rose to $19.16, up 30.9%, with EBITDA increasing 23.6% to nearly $1.5 billion. Growth was broad-based, with inside gross profit up and fuel gross profit climbing 21% for the year.

Quarterly fuel margin expanded to 46.9 cents per gallon and inside margin reached 42.4%, showing effective pricing and cost management despite higher operating expenses. Same-store trends were healthy, including 5.5% inside same-store sales growth in Q4.

Capital allocation is shareholder-friendly. The Board lifted the dividend 14% to $0.65 per share and expanded the share repurchase authorization to $1 billion. For fiscal 2027, management targets 8–10% EBITDA growth and at least 120 new stores, signaling continued expansion backed by strong operating cash flow.

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 5.03 Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year Governance
The company amended its charter documents, bylaws, or changed its fiscal year.
Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Q4 2026 diluted EPS $4.37 per share Three months ended April 30, 2026; up 66.2% year over year
Fiscal 2026 diluted EPS $19.16 per share Twelve months ended April 30, 2026; up 30.9% year over year
Fiscal 2026 EBITDA $1,483.6M Twelve months ended April 30, 2026; up 23.6% from prior year
Q4 2026 inside same-store sales 5.5% growth Quarterly inside same-store sales versus prior-year period
Q4 2026 fuel margin 46.9 cents/gal Fuel margin per gallon excluding credit card fees, up from 37.6 cents
Dividend per share $0.65 quarterly Increased 14%, 27th consecutive annual dividend increase
Share repurchase authorization $1.0B total Expanded from $400M; $1B remaining under updated program
Fiscal 2027 EBITDA outlook 8–10% growth Company expectation for EBITDA increase in fiscal 2027
EBITDA financial
"Net income was $162.7 million, up 65.5%, and EBITDA1 was $350.3 million, up 33.2%, from the same period a year ago."
EBITDA stands for earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. It measures a company's profitability by focusing on the money it makes from its core operations, ignoring expenses like taxes and accounting adjustments. Investors use EBITDA to compare how well different companies are performing financially, as it provides a clearer picture of operational success without the influence of financial structure or accounting choices.
same-store sales financial
"Inside same-store sales were up 5.5% compared to the prior year, and 7.4% on a two-year stack basis, with an inside margin of 42.4%."
Same-store sales measure the revenue generated by stores that have been open for a certain period, typically a year, comparing their sales over different time frames. It helps assess whether a business is growing due to increased customer activity at existing locations rather than new stores. For investors, this figure indicates the health and performance of a company's core operations, independent of expansion efforts.
fuel margin financial
"Fuel same-store gallons were up 1.5% compared to the prior year with a fuel margin of 46.9 cents per gallon."
Fuel margin is the difference between what a business charges customers for fuel and the actual cost it paid to buy that fuel, similar to the markup a store adds to a product. For investors, that margin shows how much profit (or loss) a company makes on fuel sales and reveals pricing power and cost management — a widening margin boosts earnings while a shrinking margin can signal pressure from rising commodity costs or competitive pricing.
restricted stock units financial
"The awards ... consist of (i) time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”), comprising 25% of the award amount, (ii) performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) subject to return on invested capital (“ROIC”) performance goals..."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
total shareholder return financial
"PSUs actually awarded will be subject to a positive or negative adjustment based upon a comparison of the Company's total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to a comparator group for the Performance Period."
Total shareholder return is the overall gain an investor gets from owning a stock, combining changes in the share price plus any cash payouts like dividends, and assuming those payouts are reinvested in more shares. Investors use it like a single score that shows the true return on their investment—similar to checking both the growth of a savings account and the interest earned—to compare how well different companies or investments perform over time.
share repurchase authorization financial
"the Board approved an expansion of the Company's existing $400 million share repurchase authorization to a total aggregate amount of up to $1 billion."
A share repurchase authorization is a company's official approval to buy back its own shares from the market. This signals that the company believes its stock is a good investment and can help increase the value of remaining shares by reducing how many are available. For investors, it often suggests confidence from the company and can influence the stock’s price.
Q4 2026 revenue $4,571.8M +$579.0M vs prior-year quarter
Q4 2026 net income $162.7M +65.5% YoY
Fiscal 2026 net income $714.4M +30.7% YoY
Q4 2026 diluted EPS $4.37 +66.2% YoY
Fiscal 2026 diluted EPS $19.16 +30.9% YoY
Fiscal 2026 EBITDA $1,483.6M +23.6% YoY
Guidance

For fiscal 2027, Casey’s expects inside same-store sales growth of 2–5%, inside margin above 42%, same-store fuel gallons between -1% and +1%, total operating expenses up 5–7%, and EBITDA growth of 8–10%.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 3, 2026

CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Iowa
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
001-34700 42-0935283
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
One SE Convenience Blvd., Ankeny, Iowa
(Address of principal executive offices)

50021
(Zip Code)

515/965-6100
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

NONE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, no par value per shareCASYThe NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On June 9, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended April 30, 2026 (the "Press Release"). A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

2026 Fiscal Year Annual Incentive Payouts

On June 3, 2026, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee (the “Committee”) of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) authorized payment to the Company’s NEOs under the 2026 fiscal year Annual Incentive Plan. Based on the Company's performance in its 2026 fiscal year, the payouts equal 161% of “target” for each NEO (which “target” is represented by a percentage of their 2026 fiscal year base salary), resulting in the following payments: (i) Darren M. Rebelez, President/CEO, $3,260,250; (ii) Stephen P. Bramlage, Jr., CFO, $1,304,100; (iii) Ena Williams, COO, $1,304,100; (iv) Thomas P. Brennan, CMO, $748,650; and (v) Chad M. Frazell, CHRO, $700,350.

2027 Fiscal Year Long-Term Equity Incentive Awards

On June 3, 2026, the Committee (and June 4, 2026, the Board, for Mr. Rebelez) approved annual long-term equity incentive awards to the NEOs. The awards, made under the terms of the Company’s 2025 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2025 Plan"), are based on a percentage of 2027 fiscal year base salary (or for Mr. Rebelez, a target amount) (Mr. Rebelez, $10,150,000; Mr. Bramlage, 325%; Ms. Williams, 350%; Mr. Brennan, 325%; and Mr. Frazell, 275%) and consist of (i) time-based restricted stock units (“RSUs”), comprising 25% of the award amount, (ii) performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) subject to return on invested capital (“ROIC”) performance goals, comprising 37.5% of the award amount, and (iii) PSUs subject to EBITDA performance goals, comprising 37.5% of the award amount. The PSUs granted represent a “target” amount, with the number of shares awarded based on the Company’s achievement of threshold (50% awarded), target (100% awarded) and maximum (200% awarded) performance goals over a three-year performance period (fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029) (the “Performance Period”).

Additionally, following the determination of the Company’s achievement of the ROIC and EBITDA goals for the Performance Period, the PSUs actually awarded will be subject to a positive or negative adjustment based upon a comparison of the Company's total shareholder return (“TSR”) relative to a comparator group for the Performance Period (the “TSR Modifier”). If the Company ranks in the bottom quartile of the group, the number of PSUs actually awarded will be reduced by 25%; if the Company ranks in the top quartile of the group, the number of PSUs actually awarded will be increased by 25% (which, based on maximum performance goals achieved, could result in a payment of up to 250% of “target” for the PSUs).

The RSUs will vest in equal installments on June 15, 2027, June 15, 2028, and June 15, 2029, and the PSUs will vest in full on June 15, 2029, subject to satisfaction of the applicable performance goals and application of the TSR Modifier, with each generally subject to continued employment through the vesting date, except as otherwise set forth in the applicable award agreement.

On June 3, 2026, the Committee also adopted new form of award agreements for long-term equity incentive awards under the 2025 Plan (the "Updated Award Agreements"), which will be used for all such awards to the NEOs, and all other officers of the Company, made on or after June 3, 2026. The terms of the Updated Award Agreements are substantially similar to the existing form of award agreements, except for the addition of non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality provisions to align with substantially similar provisions already contained in the existing employment agreements of Mr. Rebelez, Mr. Bramlage and Ms. Williams, as well as other ministerial and conforming changes. The foregoing description of the Updated Award Agreements is qualified in all respects by reference to the text of the Updated Award Agreements, copies of which are attached as Exhibits 10.1, 10.2 and 10.3 and are incorporated herein by reference.

2027 Fiscal Year Annual Incentive Plan Awards

On June 3, 2026, the Committee (and June 4, 2026, the Board, for Mr. Rebelez), approved the Annual Incentive Plan for the 2027 fiscal year (the “2027 Annual Plan”) for the NEOs. The 2027 Annual Plan will be based on EBITDA (60%) and same-store sales growth in the inside sales category (40%). The payout at “target” is based on a percentage of 2027 fiscal year base salary (Mr. Rebelez, 175%; Mr. Bramlage, 100%; Ms. Williams, 100%; Mr. Brennan, 100%; and Mr. Frazell, 75%), with an


overall payout range from 0% to 200% of “target” depending on performance. All bonuses earned under the 2027 Annual Plan will be paid in cash.

2027 Fiscal Year NEO Base Salaries

On June 3, 2026, the Committee (and June 4, 2026, the Board, for Mr. Rebelez) approved the following base salaries for the NEOs for the 2027 fiscal year: (i) Mr. Rebelez, $1,400,000; (ii) Mr. Bramlage, $850,000; (iii) Ms. Williams, $850,000; (iv) Mr. Brennan, $750,000; and (v) Mr. Frazell, $610,000.

Item 5.03. Amendments to Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws; Change in Fiscal Year

On June 4, 2026, the Board approved and adopted, effective as of June 4, 2026, the Company's Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended and restated, the "Bylaws"). The amendments provide that a special meeting of shareholders may be called upon the written request of shareholders as of the applicable record date who hold, in the aggregate, at least 25% of the voting power of the outstanding shares of the Company and who comply with the procedures set forth in the Bylaws. The foregoing description of the amendments to the Bylaws is qualified in all respects by reference to the text of the Bylaws, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 3.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 8.01. Other Events

In the Press Release, the Company also announced that, on and as effective as of June 4, 2026, the Board approved an expansion of the Company's existing $400 million share repurchase authorization to a total aggregate amount of up to $1 billion. Under the authorization, the Company may repurchase shares in the open market, through private transactions or otherwise, and the number and timing of shares that may be repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, corporate considerations, business opportunities, debt agreements, and regulatory requirements. The updated repurchase authorization has no expiration date and may be suspended, amended or discontinued at any time.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.Description
3.1
Eighth Amended and Restated Bylaws of Casey's General Stores, Inc.
10.1
Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement (LTI Awards to Officers - Time-Based RSUs)
10.2
Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement (LTI Awards to Officers - Performance-Based RSUs [ROIC])
10.3
Form of Restricted Stock Units Agreement (LTI Awards to Officers - Performance-Based RSUs [EBITDA])
99.1
Press Release issued by Casey's General Stores, Inc., dated June 9, 2026
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


SIGNATURE

    Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

CASEY'S GENERAL STORES, INC.
Dated: June 9, 2026By:/s/ Stephen P. Bramlage Jr.
Stephen P. Bramlage Jr.
Chief Financial Officer


Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
One SE Convenience Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
Casey's Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
Ankeny, IA, June 9, 2026 - Casey’s General Stores, Inc., ("Casey's" or the "Company") (Nasdaq symbol CASY) one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended April 30, 2026.

Fourth Quarter 2026 Key Highlights

•Diluted EPS of $4.37, up 66.2% from the same period a year ago. Net income was $162.7 million, up 65.5%, and EBITDA1 was $350.3 million, up 33.2%, from the same period a year ago.
•Inside same-store sales were up 5.5% compared to the prior year, and 7.4% on a two-year stack basis, with an inside margin of 42.4%. Total inside gross profit increased 10.5% to $643.4 million compared to the prior year.
•Fuel same-store gallons were up 1.5% compared to the prior year with a fuel margin of 46.9 cents per gallon. Total fuel gross profit increased 29.1% to $397.4 million compared to the prior year.
•In June, Casey's increased the quarterly dividend 14% to $0.65 per share, marking the 27th consecutive annual increase.

Fiscal Year 2026 Key Highlights

•Diluted EPS of $19.16 up 30.9% over the prior year. Net income was $714.4 million, up 30.7%, and EBITDA was nearly $1.5 billion, up 23.6%, from the prior year.
•Casey's was added to the S&P 500 Index in recognition of its consistent financial performance and the growth of the company.
•Casey's Rewards grew to nearly 10.5 million members by year-end.
•Casey's expanded its sauced wings program to nearly 850 stores as of April 30th.

“Casey's delivered another record fiscal year as our team closed out the three-year strategic plan on an extremely high note, reaching $714 million of net income and nearly $1.5 billion in EBITDA," said Darren Rebelez, President and CEO. “Inside same-store sales for the year were extremely strong, up 4.2%, or 7.0% on a two-year stack basis, led by strong performance in prepared foods and non-alcoholic beverages. Our fuel team did a great job balancing gallons sold with fuel margin, as fiscal 2026 fuel gross profit increased 21% from the prior year. The operations team performed exceptionally well over the course of the year as we reported substantial EBITDA growth while same-store labor hours were slightly favorable for the year.”

Earnings
Three Months Ended April 30,Twelve Months Ended April 30,
2026202520262025
Net income (in thousands)$162,684 $98,307 $714,448 $546,520 
Diluted earnings per share$4.37 $2.63 $19.16 $14.64 
EBITDA (in thousands)$350,334 $263,017 $1,483,615 $1,200,047 

Fourth quarter net income, diluted EPS, and EBITDA increased compared to the same period in the prior year primarily due to higher inside and fuel gross profit partially offset by higher operating expenses.



1 EBITDA is reconciled to net income below.


Inside
Three Months Ended April 30,Twelve Months Ended April 30,
2026202520262025
Inside sales (in thousands)$1,517,983 $1,413,593 $6,340,442 $5,755,649 
Inside same-store sales5.5 %1.7 %4.2 %2.6 %
Grocery and general merchandise same-store sales5.1 %1.8 %3.9 %2.3 %
Prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales6.6 %1.5 %5.2 %3.5 %
Inside gross profit (in thousands)$643,425 $582,396 $2,676,348 $2,389,448 
Inside margin42.4 %41.2 %42.2 %41.5 %
Grocery and general merchandise margin35.7 %34.8 %35.8 %35.0 %
Prepared food and dispensed beverage margin59.5 %57.8 %58.6 %58.2 %

For the quarter, total inside sales were up 7.4% and total inside gross profit was up 10.5%. Inside same-store sales were up 5.5%, or 7.4% on a two-year stack basis, driven by strong performance in whole pizzas as well as appetizers and sides in the prepared food and dispensed beverage category in addition to non-alcoholic beverages in the grocery and general merchandise category. Inside margin was up approximately 120 basis points versus the prior year as cost of goods management, improved waste and mix shift were the primary drivers.

Fuel2
Three Months Ended April 30,Twelve Months Ended April 30,
2026202520262025
Fuel gallons sold (in thousands)848,331 818,641 3,515,197 3,196,852 
Same-store gallons sold1.5 %0.1 %1.4 %0.1 %
Fuel gross profit (in thousands)$397,445 $307,836 $1,496,591 $1,236,694 
Fuel margin (cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees)46.9 ¢37.6 ¢42.6 ¢38.7 ¢

For the quarter, total fuel gallons sold increased 3.6% compared to the prior year primarily due to operating more stores as well as the same-store gallons increase. The Company's total fuel gross profit was up 29.1% versus the prior year, due to an increase in gallons sold as well as fuel margin. The Company generated $15.2 million in renewable fuel credits (RINs) in the quarter, an increase of $10.8 million from the same period last year.

Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended April 30,Twelve Months Ended April 30,
2026202520262025
Operating expenses (in thousands)$730,023 $663,003 $2,837,426 $2,552,356 
Credit card fees (in thousands)$71,919 $63,759 $278,749 $251,077 
Same-store operating expense excluding credit card fees3.6 %1.9 %3.7 %1.7 %

Total operating expenses increased 10.1% for the fourth quarter. Operating 40 more stores than the prior year accounted for approximately 2% of the increase. Same-store employee expense accounted for approximately 1.5% of the increase, due to increases in labor rates, as same-store labor hours were approximately flat. Approximately 4% of the change is related to an increase in accrued costs for variable compensation due to strong financial performance as well as discretionary charitable contributions.
2 Fuel category does not include wholesale fuel or terminal activity, which is included in Other.


Expansion
Store Count
April 30, 20252,904 
New store construction40 
Acquisitions40 
Prior acquisitions opened1 
Closed(41)
April 30, 20262,944 

Liquidity
At April 30, 2026, the Company had approximately $1.4 billion in available liquidity, consisting of approximately $523 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand and approximately $900 million in available borrowing capacity on existing lines of credit.

Share Repurchase
During the quarter, the Company repurchased approximately $63 million of shares.

On June 4, 2026, the Board of Directors authorized an expansion of its existing share repurchase program up to a total amount of $1 billion. The number and timing of shares to be repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, market conditions, corporate considerations, business opportunities, debt agreements, and regulatory requirements. The updated repurchase authorization has no expiration date and may be suspended, amended or discontinued at any time. The Company now has $1 billion remaining under its updated share repurchase authorization.

Dividend
At its June meeting, the Board of Directors voted to increase the quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.65 per share, which is the 27th consecutive year increasing the dividend. The dividend is payable August 14, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 1, 2026.

Fiscal 2027 Outlook
Casey's expects the following performance during fiscal 2027. The Company expects inside same-store sales to increase 2% to 5% with an inside margin above 42%. The Company expects same-store fuel gallons sold to be negative 1% to positive 1%. Total operating expenses are expected to increase approximately 5% to 7%. The Company expects EBITDA to increase 8% to 10%, which would imply 35% on a two-year stack basis at the midpoint of the range.

The Company expects to open at least 120 stores in fiscal 2027 through a mix of M&A and new store construction. Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $95 million. Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $490 million and the purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $800 million. The tax rate is expected to be approximately 24% to 26% for the year.





Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 Three Months Ended April 30,Twelve Months Ended April 30,
 2026202520262025
Total revenue$4,571,779 $3,992,758 $17,561,101 $15,940,899 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization, shown separately below)3,491,422 3,066,738 13,240,060 12,188,496 
Operating expenses730,023 663,003 2,837,426 2,552,356 
Depreciation and amortization115,495 107,443 449,958 403,647 
Interest, net21,713 27,916 96,634 83,951 
Income before income taxes213,126 127,658 937,023 712,449 
Federal and state income taxes50,442 29,351 222,575 165,929 
Net income$162,684 $98,307 $714,448 $546,520 
Net income per common share
Basic$4.40 $2.65 $19.28 $14.72 
Diluted$4.37 $2.63 $19.16 $14.64 
Basic weighted average shares36,942,758 37,126,996 37,065,319 37,116,152 
Plus dilutive effect of share-based compensation247,865 263,564 216,334 226,860 
Diluted weighted average shares37,190,623 37,390,560 37,281,653 37,343,012 


Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
April 30, 2026April 30, 2025
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$522,991 $326,662 
Receivables243,502 180,746 
Inventories557,151 480,034 
Prepaid and other current assets29,783 24,641 
Income taxes receivable10,585 770 
Total current assets1,364,012 1,012,853 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net432,640 417,046 
Other assets, net121,249 120,082 
Goodwill1,268,686 1,244,893 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,444,442 at April 30, 2026 and $3,122,203 at April 30, 2025
5,749,468 5,413,244 
Total assets$8,936,055 $8,208,118 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$101,357 $94,925 
Accounts payable823,804 620,447 
Accrued expenses and current portion of operating lease liabilities425,445 386,321 
Total current liabilities1,350,606 1,101,693 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities2,330,237 2,413,620 
Deferred income taxes739,843 646,905 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion459,284 434,707 
       Insurance accruals, net of current portion32,140 33,143 
Other long-term liabilities72,226 69,380 
Total liabilities4,984,336 4,699,448 
Total shareholders’ equity3,951,719 3,508,670 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$8,936,055 $8,208,118 


Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)

 Twelve months ended April 30,
 20262025
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$714,448 $546,520 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization449,958 403,647 
Amortization of debt related costs2,065 2,312 
Change in excess replacement cost over LIFO inventory valuation17,455 11,530 
Share-based compensation63,407 47,732 
Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges13,517 12,401 
Deferred income taxes94,772 59,958 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables(60,075)(1,297)
Inventories(90,084)(7,756)
Prepaid and other current assets(5,142)3,658 
Accounts payable159,172 (20,782)
Accrued expenses35,609 21,525 
Income taxes(11,444)15,460 
Other, net(6,118)(4,054)
Net cash provided by operating activities1,377,540 1,090,854 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment(655,920)(506,224)
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired(141,583)(1,239,249)
Proceeds from sales of assets42,072 18,805 
Net cash used in investing activities(755,431)(1,726,668)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt— 1,100,000 
Repayments of long-term debt(94,895)(239,492)
Payments of debt related costs— (5,891)
Payments of cash dividends(83,136)(72,309)
Repurchase of common stock and payment of related excise taxes(200,505)(734)
Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards(47,244)(25,580)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(425,780)755,994 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents196,329 120,180 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period326,662 206,482 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$522,991 $326,662 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
 Twelve months ended April 30,
 20262025
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amount capitalized$110,546 $86,598 
Income taxes, net138,018 89,771 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
Purchased property and equipment in accounts payable90,612 46,427 


Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands)
Three months ended April 30, 2026Prepared Food
& Dispensed Beverage		Grocery & General
Merchandise		FuelOtherTotal
Revenue$427,620 $1,090,363 $2,884,752 $169,044 $4,571,779 
Gross profit$254,233 $389,192 $397,445 $39,487 $1,080,357 
59.5 %35.7 %13.8 %23.4 %23.6 %
Fuel gallons sold848,331 
Three months ended April 30, 2025
Revenue$391,655 $1,021,938 $2,438,937 $140,228 $3,992,758 
Gross profit$226,406 $355,990 $307,836 $35,788 $926,020 
57.8 %34.8 %12.6 %25.5 %23.2 %
Fuel gallons sold818,641 
 
Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands)
Twelve months ended April 30, 2026Prepared Food
& Dispensed Beverage		Grocery & General
Merchandise		FuelOtherTotal
Revenue$1,776,828 $4,563,614 $10,615,407 $605,252 $17,561,101 
Gross profit$1,040,943 $1,635,405 $1,496,591 $148,102 $4,321,041 
58.6 %35.8 %14.1 %24.5 %24.6 %
Fuel gallons sold3,515,197 
Twelve months ended April 30, 2025
Revenue$1,611,762 $4,143,887 $9,776,033 $409,217 $15,940,899 
Gross profit$937,440 $1,452,008 $1,236,694 $126,261 $3,752,403 
58.2 %35.0 %12.7 %30.9 %23.5 %
Fuel gallons sold3,196,852 
Prepared Food & Dispensed BeveragePrepared Food & Dispensed Beverage
Same-store SalesMargin
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year		 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year
F20265.6 %4.8 %4.3 %6.6 %5.2 %F202658.0 %58.6 %58.3 %59.5 %58.6 %
F20254.4 5.2 4.7 1.5 3.5 F202558.3 58.7 57.8 57.8 58.2 
F20245.9 6.1 7.5 8.8 6.8 F202458.2 59.0 59.6 58.1 58.7 
Grocery & General MerchandiseGrocery & General Merchandise
Same-store SalesMargin
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year		 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year
F20263.8 %2.7 %4.0 %5.1 %3.9 %F202635.9 %36.0 %35.7 %35.7 %35.8 %
F20251.6 3.6 3.3 1.8 2.3 F202535.4 35.6 34.2 34.8 35.0 
F20245.2 1.7 2.8 4.3 3.5 F202434.1 34.0 33.9 34.4 34.1 
Fuel GallonsFuel Margin
Same-store Sales(Cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees)
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year		 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year
F20261.7 %0.8 %0.4 %1.5 %1.4 %F202641.0 ¢41.6 ¢41.0 ¢46.9 ¢42.6 ¢
F20250.7 (0.6)1.8 0.1 0.1 F202540.7 40.2 36.4 37.6 38.7 
F20240.4 — (0.4)0.9 0.1 F202441.6 42.3 37.3 36.5 39.5 




RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA
We define EBITDA as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not considered to be a GAAP measure, and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities or other income or cash flow statement data. This measure has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We strongly encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
We believe EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because securities analysts and other interested parties use such calculations as a measure of financial performance and debt service capabilities, and it is regularly used by the Company for internal purposes including our capital budgeting process, evaluating acquisition targets, assessing performance, and awarding incentive compensation.
Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, EBITDA, as defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. It therefore may not be possible to compare our use of this non-GAAP financial measure with those used by other companies.
The following table contains a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended April 30, 2026 and 2025:
(In thousands)Three Months Ended April 30,Twelve Months Ended April 30,
 2026202520262025
Net income$162,684 $98,307 $714,448 $546,520 
Interest, net21,713 27,916 96,634 83,951 
Federal and state income taxes50,442 29,351 222,575 165,929 
Depreciation and amortization115,495 107,443 449,958 403,647 
EBITDA$350,334 $263,017 $1,483,615 $1,200,047 
NOTES:
•Gross Profit is defined as revenue less cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
•Inside is defined as the combination of grocery and general merchandise and prepared food and dispensed beverage

This release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those related to expectations for future periods, possible or assumed future results of operations, financial conditions, liquidity and related sources or needs, business and/or integration strategies, plans and synergies, supply chain, growth opportunities, and performance at our stores. There are a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the execution of our strategic plan, the integration and financial performance of acquired stores, wholesale fuel, inventory and ingredient costs, distribution challenges and disruptions, the impact and duration of conflicts in oil producing regions or other geopolitical disruptions, as well as other risks, uncertainties and factors which are described in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release represent our current views as of the date of this release with respect to future events, and Casey’s disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in the release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Corporate information is available at this website: https://www.caseys.com. Earnings will be reported during a conference call on June 10, 2026. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 7:30 a.m. CDT. To access the call, go to the Events and Presentations section of our website at https://investor.caseys.com/events-presentations. No access code is required. A webcast replay of the call will remain available in an archived format on the Events and Presentations section of our website at https://investor.caseys.com/events-presentations for one year after the call.
Investor Relations Contact:Media Relations Contact:
Brian Johnson (515) 446-6587Katie Petru (515) 446-6772

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FAQ

How did Casey’s (CASY) perform financially in fiscal 2026?

Casey’s reported strong fiscal 2026 results, with diluted EPS of $19.16, up 30.9%, and net income of $714.4 million. EBITDA reached nearly $1.5 billion, up 23.6%, driven by higher inside and fuel gross profits and disciplined cost control.

What were Casey’s (CASY) key fourth-quarter 2026 results?

In Q4 2026, Casey’s delivered diluted EPS of $4.37, up 66.2%, and net income of $162.7 million, up 65.5%. EBITDA was $350.3 million, up 33.2%, supported by 5.5% inside same-store sales growth and stronger fuel margins.

What guidance did Casey’s (CASY) provide for fiscal 2027?

For fiscal 2027, Casey’s expects inside same-store sales to grow 2%–5% with inside margin above 42%. Management projects EBITDA growth of 8%–10%, plans to open at least 120 stores, and forecasts a tax rate of about 24%–26%.

What did Casey’s (CASY) announce about its share repurchase program?

Casey’s expanded its existing share repurchase authorization from $400 million to a total aggregate amount of up to $1 billion. The company may repurchase shares in various ways, and the updated authorization has no expiration date and can be changed or suspended.

Did Casey’s (CASY) change its dividend in this filing?

Yes. Casey’s Board increased the quarterly dividend by 14% to $0.65 per share, marking the company’s 27th consecutive annual dividend increase. The dividend is payable on August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 1, 2026.

What liquidity position did Casey’s (CASY) report at April 30, 2026?

At April 30, 2026, Casey’s reported approximately $1.4 billion in available liquidity. This included about $523 million in cash and cash equivalents and roughly $900 million in available borrowing capacity on existing lines of credit.

How is Casey’s (CASY) rewarding executives based on fiscal 2026 performance?

Based on fiscal 2026 results, Casey’s approved annual incentive payouts at 161% of target for its named executive officers. For example, the President/CEO will receive $3,260,250, with other NEOs receiving amounts aligned to their base salaries and target percentages.

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