Surging Q3 profits at Casey’s (NASDAQ: CASY) drive higher 2026 EBITDA outlook
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Casey’s General Stores reported a very strong third quarter for the period ended January 31, 2026. Diluted EPS rose to $3.49, up 49.8%, as net income increased to $130.1 million and EBITDA grew to $308.9 million, driven by higher margins and solid sales.
Inside same-store sales grew 4.0% with an inside margin of 42.2%, lifting inside gross profit to $624.0 million, up 8.9%. Fuel same-store gallons increased 0.4%, while fuel margin expanded to 41.0 cents per gallon, pushing fuel gross profit up 15.3% to $348.2 million.
The company ended the quarter with about $1.4 billion in available liquidity, repurchased roughly $76 million of shares, and the board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share. Management now expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA to grow 18%–20%, with inside same-store sales up 3.5%–4.5% and inside margin around 41.5%–42.5%.
Positive
- Strong earnings growth: Q3 diluted EPS rose 49.8% to $3.49, with net income up 49.3% to $130.1 million and EBITDA up 27.5% to $308.9 million, reflecting materially improved profitability.
- Margin expansion across the business: Inside margin increased to 42.2% and fuel margin to 41.0 cents per gallon, driving inside gross profit up 8.9% and fuel gross profit up 15.3% year over year.
- Upgraded full-year outlook: Fiscal 2026 EBITDA is now expected to grow 18%–20%, with higher inside same-store sales guidance and a strong projected inside margin range of 41.5%–42.5%.
- Robust liquidity and capital returns: Approximately $1.4 billion of available liquidity at January 31, 2026, alongside about $76 million of share repurchases and a $0.57 per share quarterly dividend.
Negative
- None.
Insights
Casey’s delivered standout margin-driven earnings growth and raised its full-year EBITDA outlook.
Casey’s third quarter combined strong execution inside the store with improved fuel profitability. Net income rose to
Inside same-store sales grew
Management’s outlook calls for fiscal 2026 EBITDA growth of
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On March 9, 2026, Casey's General Stores, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended January 31, 2026 (the "Press Release"). A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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| 99.1 | Press Release issued by Casey's General Stores, Inc. dated March 9, 2026 | ||||
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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: March 9, 2026 | By: | /s/ Stephen P. Bramlage Jr. | ||||||
| Stephen P. Bramlage Jr. | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | ||
| Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | ||
| One SE Convenience Blvd | ||
| Ankeny, IA 50021 | ||
Casey's Announces Third Quarter Results
Ankeny, IA, March 9, 2026 - Casey’s General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CASY) one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced financial results for the three and nine months ended January 31, 2026.
Third Quarter Key Highlights
•Diluted EPS of $3.49 up 49.8% from the same period a year ago. Net income was $130.1 million, up 49.3% from the prior year, and EBITDA1 was $308.9 million, up 27.5%, from the same period a year ago.
•Inside same-store sales increased 4.0% compared to prior year, and 7.9% on a two-year stack basis, with an inside margin of 42.2%. Total inside gross profit increased 8.9% to $624.0 million compared to the prior year.
•Same-store fuel gallons were up 0.4% compared to prior year with a fuel margin of 41.0 cents per gallon. Total fuel gross profit increased 15.3% to $348.2 million compared to the prior year.
•During the quarter, Casey's Rewards surpassed 10 million members.
"Casey's achieved another successful quarter as strong sales and margin expansion drove performance,” said Darren Rebelez, Chairman, President and CEO. “Our high quality inside offering, along with a compelling value proposition, continues to attract guests to our stores. On the fuel side, the team had another sound quarter, expanding fuel margin while reporting positive same-store gallon growth. All of this was anchored by our store level operations team, who continue to meet our guests’ needs in an efficient manner."
Earnings
| Three Months Ended January 31, | Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income (in thousands) | $ | 130,073 | $ | 87,097 | $ | 551,764 | $ | 448,213 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 3.49 | $ | 2.33 | $ | 14.79 | $ | 12.01 | |||||||||||||||
| EBITDA (in thousands) | $ | 308,912 | $ | 242,368 | $ | 1,133,281 | $ | 937,030 | |||||||||||||||
For the quarter, net income, diluted EPS, and EBITDA increased compared to the same period a year ago 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 January 31, | Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Inside sales (in thousands) | $ | 1,480,203 | $ | 1,400,425 | $ | 4,822,459 | $ | 4,342,056 | |||||||||||||||
| Inside same-store sales | 4.0 | % | 3.7 | % | 3.8 | % | 3.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Grocery and general merchandise same-store sales | 4.0 | % | 3.3 | % | 3.4 | % | 2.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales | 4.3 | % | 4.7 | % | 4.8 | % | 4.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Inside gross profit (in thousands) | $ | 624,034 | $ | 573,079 | $ | 2,032,923 | $ | 1,807,052 | |||||||||||||||
| Inside margin | 42.2 | % | 40.9 | % | 42.2 | % | 41.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Grocery and general merchandise margin | 35.7 | % | 34.2 | % | 35.9 | % | 35.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Prepared food and dispensed beverage margin | 58.3 | % | 57.8 | % | 58.3 | % | 58.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total inside sales for the quarter were up 5.7% compared to the prior year. Prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales were led by whole pizzas and hot sandwiches while grocery and general merchandise same-store sales had excellent performance in non-alcoholic beverages. Inside margin was up approximately 130 basis points compared to the same quarter a year ago, benefitting from cost of goods management and a favorable product mix shift.
Fuel2
| Three Months Ended January 31, | Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel gallons sold (in thousands) | 848,434 | 829,761 | 2,666,866 | 2,378,211 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store gallons sold | 0.4 | % | 1.8 | % | 1.1 | % | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel gross profit (in thousands) | $ | 348,226 | $ | 302,058 | $ | 1,099,146 | $ | 928,858 | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel margin (cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees) | 41.0 | ¢ | 36.4 | ¢ | 41.2 | ¢ | 39.1 | ¢ | |||||||||||||||
For the quarter, total fuel gallons sold increased 2.3% compared to the prior year due to the store count increase as well as the same-store gallons increase. The Company’s total fuel gross profit was up 15.3% versus the prior year, due to an increase in gallons sold as well as fuel margin. The Company sold $6.3 million in renewable fuel credits (RINs) in the quarter, an increase of $3.7 million from the same quarter in the prior year.
Operating Expenses
| Three Months Ended January 31, | Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses (in thousands) | $ | 697,640 | $ | 670,200 | $ | 2,107,403 | $ | 1,889,353 | |||||||||||||||
| Credit card fees (in thousands) | $ | 63,632 | $ | 61,234 | $ | 206,830 | $ | 187,318 | |||||||||||||||
| Same-store operating expenses excluding credit card fees | 4.6 | % | 3.2 | % | 3.9 | % | 1.8 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses increased 4.1% during the third quarter. The total operating expense comparison benefitted from $13 million in one-time deal and integration costs that were incurred in the prior year, related to the acquisition of Fikes. Operating 31 more stores than prior year accounted for approximately 1% of the increase. Same-store employee expense contributed to approximately 1.5% of the increase, due to increases in labor rates, partially offset by a reduction in same-store labor hours. Snow removal due to unfavorable weather contributed approximately 1% of the increase. Approximately 1.5% of the change is related to an increase in accrued costs for variable incentive compensation and charitable contributions.
2 Fuel category does not include wholesale fuel or terminal activity, which is included in Other.
Expansion
| Store Count | |||||
| April 30, 2025 | 2,904 | ||||
| New store construction | 27 | ||||
| Acquisitions | 27 | ||||
| Acquisitions not opened | (1) | ||||
| Prior acquisitions opened | 1 | ||||
| Closed or divested | (34) | ||||
| January 31, 2026 | 2,924 | ||||
Liquidity
At January 31, 2026, the Company had approximately $1.4 billion in available liquidity, consisting of approximately $465 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 $76 million of shares. The Company has approximately $157 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorization.
Dividend
At its March meeting, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share. The dividend is payable May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record on May 1, 2026.
Fiscal 2026 Outlook
As a result of the strong financial performance year-to-date, fiscal 2026 EBITDA is expected to increase 18% to 20%. The Company now expects inside same-store sales to increase 3.5% to 4.5% and an inside margin of approximately 41.5% to 42.5%. Total operating expenses are now expected to increase approximately 10%. The tax rate is now expected to be 23.5% to 24.5% for the fiscal year. Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $100 million.
The Company is not updating its outlook for the following metrics. The Company expects same-store fuel gallons sold to be negative 1% to positive 1%. 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. Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $450 million. The purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $600 million.
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 January 31, | Nine Months Ended January 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 3,916,132 | $ | 3,903,633 | $ | 12,989,322 | $ | 11,948,141 | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization, shown separately below) | 2,909,580 | 2,991,065 | 9,748,638 | 9,121,758 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | 697,640 | 670,200 | 2,107,403 | 1,889,353 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 114,084 | 105,203 | 334,463 | 296,204 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest, net | 23,381 | 29,415 | 74,921 | 56,035 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 171,447 | 107,750 | 723,897 | 584,791 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Federal and state income taxes | 41,374 | 20,653 | 172,133 | 136,578 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 130,073 | $ | 87,097 | $ | 551,764 | $ | 448,213 | |||||||||||||||
| Net income per common share | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 3.51 | $ | 2.35 | $ | 14.87 | $ | 12.08 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 3.49 | $ | 2.33 | $ | 14.79 | $ | 12.01 | |||||||||||||||
| Basic weighted average shares | 37,034,207 | 37,125,570 | 37,105,202 | 37,112,506 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Plus dilutive effect of share-based compensation | 206,830 | 236,486 | 205,264 | 213,474 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares | 37,241,037 | 37,362,056 | 37,310,466 | 37,325,980 | |||||||||||||||||||
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| January 31, 2026 | April 30, 2025 | ||||||||||
| Assets | |||||||||||
| Current assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 465,019 | $ | 326,662 | |||||||
| Receivables | 186,756 | 180,746 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 440,832 | 480,034 | |||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 36,291 | 24,641 | |||||||||
| Income taxes receivable | 19,105 | 770 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 1,148,003 | 1,012,853 | |||||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 436,140 | 417,046 | |||||||||
| Other assets, net of amortization | 121,692 | 120,082 | |||||||||
| Goodwill | 1,266,489 | 1,244,893 | |||||||||
| Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $3,386,937 at January 31, 2026 and $3,122,203 at April 30, 2025 | 5,613,426 | 5,413,244 | |||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 8,585,750 | $ | 8,208,118 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | $ | 101,455 | $ | 94,925 | |||||||
| Accounts payable | 603,347 | 620,447 | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses and current portion of operating lease liabilities | 396,893 | 386,321 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 1,101,695 | 1,101,693 | |||||||||
| Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities | 2,331,744 | 2,413,620 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 729,206 | 646,905 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | 462,522 | 434,707 | |||||||||
| Insurance accruals, net of current portion | 33,669 | 33,143 | |||||||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 73,429 | 69,380 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities | 4,732,265 | 4,699,448 | |||||||||
| Total shareholders’ equity | 3,853,485 | 3,508,670 | |||||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 8,585,750 | $ | 8,208,118 | |||||||
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Nine months ended January 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 551,764 | $ | 448,213 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 334,463 | 296,204 | |||||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 1,549 | 1,132 | |||||||||
| Change in excess replacement cost over LIFO inventory valuation | 17,347 | 9,358 | |||||||||
| Share-based compensation | 42,991 | 35,489 | |||||||||
| Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges | 3,507 | 8,993 | |||||||||
| Deferred income taxes | 84,083 | 51,204 | |||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables | (7,476) | 12,067 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 24,936 | (8,129) | |||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | (11,650) | (11,287) | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | (48,751) | (78,246) | |||||||||
| Accrued expenses | 7,509 | (5,617) | |||||||||
| Income taxes | (17,907) | 276 | |||||||||
| Other, net | (3,335) | (2,661) | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 979,030 | 756,996 | |||||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (464,838) | (325,499) | |||||||||
| Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired | (87,892) | (1,211,567) | |||||||||
| Proceeds from sales of assets | 39,789 | 14,529 | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (512,941) | (1,522,537) | |||||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from long-term debt | — | 1,100,000 | |||||||||
| Payments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations | (81,648) | (60,981) | |||||||||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | — | (5,292) | |||||||||
| Payments of cash dividends | (62,039) | (53,745) | |||||||||
| Repurchase of common stock and payment of related excise taxes | (137,258) | (734) | |||||||||
| Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards | (46,787) | (25,374) | |||||||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (327,732) | 953,874 | |||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 138,357 | 188,333 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 326,662 | 206,482 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | $ | 465,019 | $ | 394,815 | |||||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
| Nine months ended January 31, | |||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||
| Cash paid during the period for: | |||||||||||
| Interest, net of amount capitalized | $ | 82,186 | $ | 52,565 | |||||||
| Income taxes, net | 104,753 | 84,506 | |||||||||
| Noncash activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchased property and equipment in accounts payable | 78,080 | 69,299 | |||||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities | 6,992 | 12,590 | |||||||||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities | 43,026 | 315,124 | |||||||||
Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended January 31, 2026 | Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage | Grocery & General Merchandise | Fuel | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 422,975 | $ | 1,057,228 | $ | 2,309,707 | $ | 126,222 | $ | 3,916,132 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 246,483 | $ | 377,551 | $ | 348,226 | $ | 34,292 | $ | 1,006,552 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 58.3 | % | 35.7 | % | 15.1 | % | 27.2 | % | 25.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel gallons sold | 848,434 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 397,151 | $ | 1,003,274 | $ | 2,366,822 | $ | 136,386 | $ | 3,903,633 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 229,535 | $ | 343,544 | $ | 302,058 | $ | 37,431 | $ | 912,568 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 57.8 | % | 34.2 | % | 12.8 | % | 27.4 | % | 23.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel gallons sold | 829,761 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended January 31, 2026 | Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage | Grocery & General Merchandise | Fuel | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,349,208 | $ | 3,473,251 | $ | 7,730,655 | $ | 436,208 | $ | 12,989,322 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 786,710 | $ | 1,246,213 | $ | 1,099,146 | $ | 108,615 | $ | 3,240,684 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 58.3 | % | 35.9 | % | 14.2 | % | 24.9 | % | 24.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel gallons sold | 2,666,866 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended January 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 1,220,107 | $ | 3,121,949 | $ | 7,337,096 | $ | 268,989 | $ | 11,948,141 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | $ | 711,034 | $ | 1,096,018 | $ | 928,858 | $ | 90,473 | $ | 2,826,383 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 58.3 | % | 35.1 | % | 12.7 | % | 33.6 | % | 23.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel gallons sold | 2,378,211 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage | Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store Sales | Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Fiscal Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Fiscal Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2026 | 5.6 | % | 4.8 | % | 4.3 | % | F2026 | 58.0 | % | 58.6 | % | 58.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2025 | 4.4 | 5.2 | 4.7 | % | 1.5 | % | 3.5 | % | F2025 | 58.3 | 58.7 | 57.8 | % | 57.8 | % | 58.2 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2024 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 7.5 | 8.8 | 6.8 | F2024 | 58.2 | 59.0 | 59.6 | 58.1 | 58.7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Grocery & General Merchandise | Grocery & General Merchandise | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store Sales | Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Fiscal Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Fiscal Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2026 | 3.8 | % | 2.7 | % | 4.0 | % | F2026 | 35.9 | % | 36.0 | % | 35.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2025 | 1.6 | 3.6 | 3.3 | % | 1.8 | % | 2.3 | % | F2025 | 35.4 | 35.6 | 34.2 | % | 34.8 | % | 35.0 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2024 | 5.2 | 1.7 | 2.8 | 4.3 | 3.5 | F2024 | 34.1 | 34.0 | 33.9 | 34.4 | 34.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Gallons | Fuel Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Same-store Sales | (Cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Fiscal Year | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Fiscal Year | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2026 | 1.7 | % | 0.8 | % | 0.4 | % | F2026 | 41.0 | ¢ | 41.6 | ¢ | 41.0 | ¢ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2025 | 0.7 | (0.6) | 1.8 | % | 0.1 | % | 0.1 | % | F2025 | 40.7 | 40.2 | 36.4 | ¢ | 37.6 | ¢ | 38.7 | ¢ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F2024 | 0.4 | — | (0.4) | 0.9 | 0.1 | F2024 | 41.6 | 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 this calculation as a measure of financial performance and debt service capabilities, and it is regularly used by management 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 nine months ended January 31, 2026 and 2025:
| (in thousands) | Three Months Ended January 31, | Nine Months Ended January 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 130,073 | $ | 87,097 | $ | 551,764 | $ | 448,213 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest, net | 23,381 | 29,415 | 74,921 | 56,035 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Federal and state income taxes | 41,374 | 20,653 | 172,133 | 136,578 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 114,084 | 105,203 | 334,463 | 296,204 | |||||||||||||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 308,912 | $ | 242,368 | $ | 1,133,281 | $ | 937,030 | |||||||||||||||
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 March 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) 446-6587 | Katie Petru (515) 446-6772 | ||||
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FAQ
How did Casey’s (CASY) perform in the third quarter of fiscal 2026?
Casey’s reported significantly stronger results, with diluted EPS rising 49.8% to $3.49 and net income increasing 49.3% to $130.1 million. EBITDA grew 27.5% to $308.9 million, driven by higher inside and fuel gross profit and margin expansion.
What were Casey’s key third quarter sales and margin trends inside the store?
Inside same-store sales rose 4.0%, supported by categories like whole pizzas, hot sandwiches, and non-alcoholic beverages. Inside margin improved to 42.2%, helping inside gross profit increase 8.9% to $624.0 million versus the prior-year quarter.
How did Casey’s fuel business perform in Q3 2026?
Fuel volumes and profitability both improved. Same-store gallons increased 0.4%, while fuel margin expanded to 41.0 cents per gallon. Total fuel gross profit rose 15.3% year over year to $348.2 million, aided by higher gallons and margin.
What is Casey’s fiscal 2026 outlook after these third quarter results?
Management now expects fiscal 2026 EBITDA to grow 18%–20%. Inside same-store sales are projected to increase 3.5%–4.5% with an inside margin of about 41.5%–42.5%, and total operating expenses are expected to rise approximately 10%.
What is Casey’s liquidity position and capital return strategy as of January 31, 2026?
Casey’s had about $1.4 billion of available liquidity, including roughly $465 million in cash and $900 million in available credit. During the quarter, it repurchased about $76 million of shares and the board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share.
How many stores does Casey’s operate and what are its growth plans for fiscal 2026?
Casey’s operated 2,924 stores as of January 31, 2026, up from 2,904 at April 30, 2025. The company expects to open at least 80 additional stores in fiscal 2026 through a mix of acquisitions and new construction.
Did Casey’s adjust any other key financial expectations for fiscal 2026?
Yes. Casey’s now expects a tax rate of 23.5%–24.5%, net interest expense of about $100 million, depreciation and amortization of approximately $450 million, and capital expenditures of roughly $600 million, while keeping same-store fuel gallon guidance at negative 1% to positive 1%.
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