$CASY

Casey's General Store, an Iowa-based gas station chain, is expanding in Central Texas. The company acquired CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion in 2024 and is now renovating a fourth location in Killeen, Texas, with a $650,000 project. The renovation is scheduled to start in February 2027 and finish by May 2027, according to a TDLR filing.

Casey's General Stores (CASY) stock has dropped 30% from its June high, its largest pullback since the Great Recession. The decline is attributed to slowing inside sales growth, reliance on fuel margins, and high valuation. Despite this, the company maintains its full-year guidance and plans to expand its store count. The long-term investment thesis remains intact, with management focusing on acquisitions and growth.

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RBC Capital upgraded Casey’s General Stores (CASY) to Outperform, lowering its price target to $825 from $910. The firm cited the company’s positioning in lower-cost geographies, differentiated offerings, and reasonable valuation. The stock has declined 11% over six months. Analysts have mixed reactions, with some lowering price targets due to valuation concerns and fuel margin worries.

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Casey's General Stores (CASY) is expanding its made-to-order pizza offerings across 2,600 locations to strengthen its position in the convenience store pizza market. The company's stock is modestly overvalued, trading at $646.27, 18.9% above its GF Value™ of $543.32. It has a GF Score™ of 77, indicating strong financial health and growth, but insiders have been net sellers over the past year.

Casey's General Stores Inc. acquired ASAP Energy Inc., a 20-store chain in Oklahoma, including its wholesale and fuel businesses. The purchase follows Casey's recent $1.145 billion acquisition of Fikes Wholesale, Inc. Casey's plans to rebrand and remodel the acquired stores, with CEO Darren Rebelez noting a 30% lift in performance at remodeled locations. The company also plans to open 120 new stores in 2026, focusing on small towns.

William Blair updated its October Analyst Conviction List, adding 12 stocks including Casey’s General Stores (CASY) and Remitly Global (RELY), and removing six. Remitly reported Q2 2026 earnings of $0.93 per share, beating estimates, with revenue up 20% YoY. Analysts raised price targets for RELY to $30 and $31, citing strong performance and guidance.

Casey’s General Stores (CASY) reported a 27.7% rise in Q1 EPS, but shares fell due to high expectations. Analysts remain divided, with some citing strong growth metrics and others warning of fuel margin volatility. Targets were adjusted by several firms, ranging from $687 to $933. Institutional investors showed mixed positioning. The debate centers on whether the company can sustain growth as fuel margins normalize.