ARKO Corp (ARKO)

Arko Corp.'s stock price has been influenced by several events in the past six months. The company's shares gained +4.6% the day following the Q4 2025 earnings announcement, but drifted -7.1% lower in the 36 days following the earnings release. A quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share was declared. Arko repurchased approximately 0.9 million shares for about $4.2 million during the third quarter of 2025. Arko highlighted its "Fueling America's Future" initiative and launched its new fas REWARDS® Mobile App in March 2026. Between April 4, 2025, and April 2, 2026, ARKO's share price increased by 48.68%.

Demand for Arko Corp.'s products and services exhibits seasonality. Gasoline consumption typically increases during warmer weather and spring break travel periods. Convenience stores experience increased foot traffic during the summer months, leading to higher sales of impulse items and other merchandise.

Arko Corp. operates convenience stores and acts as a fuel wholesaler within the Consumer Discretionary sector. Its business is divided into four segments: Retail, Wholesale, Fleet Fueling, and GPMP. The Retail segment operates retail stores selling fuel and merchandise. The Wholesale segment supplies fuel to independent dealers. The Fleet Fueling segment operates cardlock locations and issues fuel cards. The GPMP segment sells and supplies fuel to GPM Investments, LLC. Arko Corp. operates its stores under more than 25 regional brands.

Arko Corp. has a substantial geographic presence across the United States, operating in over 30 states and Washington D.C. The company has approximately 3,700 locations, including company-operated convenience stores, independent dealer sites, and unmanned fleet fueling locations. Recent acquisitions in 2023 expanded its footprint into Alabama and Mississippi, and in December 2022, it expanded into Massachusetts.

Arko Corp. has maintained a strong brand reputation, evidenced by its consistent inclusion in the Fortune 500 list. Arko has undertaken a "pause and reset" strategy to address the varied quality of its retail assets. The company has also focused on enhancing its loyalty program, fas REWARDS®, and launched the "Fueling America's Future" campaign to offer fuel savings.

Arko Corp. has a diverse ownership structure, with significant institutional and individual holdings. Institutional shareholders own 56.97% of the company, while Arko insiders own 54.80%. Major institutional owners include Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP, BlackRock, Inc., and The Vanguard Group, Inc. Key individual owners and insiders include Arie Kotler (CEO), Morris Willner, and Andrew R. Heyer. Davidson Kempner Partners is the largest individual Arko shareholder.