Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY)

Casey's General Stores stock has demonstrated strong performance, rising by 91.57% over the past year. The 52-week range has been between $430.00 and $868.08. As of May 8, 2026, the closing stock price was $859.49. A notable event was its inclusion in the S&P 500 index in March 2026, which typically increases demand for the stock. The company held its Q2 FY 2026 earnings conference call on December 10, 2025, and its Q3 FY 2026 earnings conference call on March 10, 2026.

Demand for Casey's General Stores' products and services exhibits seasonality. Sales are strongest during the first and second fiscal quarters, corresponding to warmer months, with higher purchases of gasoline and convenience items. Sales are relatively weaker during the third and fourth fiscal quarters.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. operates as a convenience store and gasoline station chain in the Midwestern and Southern United States. It is the third-largest convenience store chain in the U.S. and the largest wholly American-owned, integrating fuel sales with in-store offerings. The company offers self-service gasoline, groceries, and freshly prepared foods, including pizza, donuts, hot breakfast items, sandwiches, coffee, and wings, as well as beverages, tobacco, health and beauty aids, school supplies, housewares, pet supplies, and automotive products.

As of May 1, 2026, Casey's General Stores operates approximately 2,950 locations across 19 states, concentrated in the Midwestern and Southern United States, with the largest clusters in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Iowa accounts for 20.8% of the total locations. Recent expansions include entry into Texas in November 2024 and the acquisition of Fikes Wholesale, Inc. in July 2024, expanding into Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi.

Casey's General Stores has a strong brand reputation for its community-centric approach and "Famous for Pizza" offering, combining small-town hospitality with value and reliable prepared food. In the past year, Casey's reinforced its brand image through initiatives such as the return of its Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza, the introduction of Crispy Fries, the 2026 Innovation Summit, and Cash for Classrooms Grants. The Casey's Rewards loyalty program contributes to customer engagement and positive brand sentiment.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. is primarily owned by institutional investors, who hold approximately 85% of the company's stock. Major institutional shareholders include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Retail investors hold about 14%, while company insiders own a minimal 0.51%.