Upside case
Bull case
$1305+55.0%
CASY would need investors to value it at roughly 61x earnings — about 22x more generous than today's 40x forward P/E. That requires meaningful multiple expansion on top of continued earnings growth.
Analysis OverviewBuyUpdated Jun 18, 2026
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) Stock Analysis
Wall Street verdict, consensus price target, and analyst rating breakdown — everything needed to frame the risk/reward at today's price.
Analyst consensus
Buy
Covering
25
analysts
15 bullish · 0 bearish · 25 covering CASY
Strong Buy
0
Buy
15
Hold
10
Sell
0
Strong Sell
0
Consensus Target
$917
+8.9% vs today
Scenario Range
$624 – $1305
Model bear to bull value window
Coverage
25
Published analyst ratings
Valuation Context
39.5x
Forward P/E · Market cap $31.2B
CASY price targets
Three scenarios for where CASY stock could go
Current
~$842
Confidence
63 / 100
Updated
Jun 18, 2026
Where we are now
Current · $842
Bear
$624
Base
$991
Bull
$1305
Market caseClosest to today
Base case
$991+17.6%
At 47x on FY1 earnings, the base case reflects a reasonable but not stretched valuation. It prices in continued growth without assuming an exceptional setup.
Stress case
Bear case
$624-25.9%
If investor confidence fades or macro conditions deteriorate, a 10x multiple contraction could push CASY down roughly 26% from where it trades now.
Not financial advice. Model confidence reflects internal scenario assumptions, not a guarantee of returns. Past performance does not predict future results.
Casey's General Stores, Inc.
CASY · NASDAQConsumer CyclicalSpecialty RetailApril year-end
Casey's General Stores operates a large chain of convenience stores primarily in rural and suburban communities across the Midwest. It generates revenue through fuel sales — which typically contribute around 70% of total revenue — and in-store merchandise including prepared foods, groceries, and beverages. The company's competitive advantage lies in its strategic rural locations with limited competition and strong brand loyalty built on its popular prepared food offerings — especially its pizza.
Market Cap
$31.2B
Revenue TTM
$17.6B
Net Income TTM
$714M
Net Margin
4.1%
CASY Revenue and Earnings Performance
Quarterly beat-or-miss track record against analyst estimates, plus forward revenue and EPS outlook for the next two fiscal years.
EPS Beat Rate
100%Exceptional
12 quarters tracked
Revenue Beat Rate
58%Exceptional
vs consensus estimates
Avg EPS Surprise
+19.4%
above Street consensus
Beat / Miss Record
BeatMissLeft = EPS · Right = Revenue
Q3 2025
Q4 2025
Q1 2026
Q2 2026
Last 4 Quarters
EPS beats: 4 of 4Q3 2025
EPS
$5.77/$5.02
Revenue
$4.6B/$4.5B
Q4 2025
EPS
$5.53/$5.19
Revenue
$4.5B/$4.5B
Q1 2026
EPS
$3.49/$3.00
Revenue
$3.9B/$4.0B
Q2 2026
EPS
$4.37/$3.31
Revenue
$4.6B/$4.3B
| Quarter | EPS (Actual / Est) | EPS Surprise | Revenue (Actual / Est) | Rev Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | $5.77/$5.02 | +14.9% | $4.6B/$4.5B | +2.3% |
| Q4 2025 | $5.53/$5.19 | +6.6% | $4.5B/$4.5B | +0.3% |
| Q1 2026 | $3.49/$3.00 | +16.3% | $3.9B/$4.0B | -3.1% |
| Q2 2026 | $4.37/$3.31 | +32.0% | $4.6B/$4.3B | +5.7% |
FY1–FY2 Estimates
Revenue Outlook
FY1
$19.5B
+11.3% YoY
FY2
$20.9B
+7.0% YoY
EPS Outlook
FY1
$20.80
+8.6% YoY
FY2
$22.01
+5.8% YoY
Trailing FCF (TTM)$722M
FCF Margin: 4.1%
Next Earnings
—
Expected EPS
—
Expected Revenue
—
CASY beat EPS estimates in 4 of 4 tracked quarters. A perfect track record raises the bar for the upcoming report.
CASY Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Product and geographic revenue mix from the latest annual disclosure, with year-over-year growth by segment.
Latest disclosure
FY 2020
Total disclosed revenue $9.1B
Product Mix
Latest annual revenue by segment or product family
Gasoline
60.5%
-5.7% YoY
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Geographic Mix
Latest annual revenue by reported region
Segment breakdown not available for this company.
Gasoline is the largest disclosed segment at 60.5% of FY 2020 revenue, down 5.7% YoY.
CASY Valuation Snapshot
Current multiples compared to the S&P 500, the company's sector, and its own five-year average.
Relative Value Signal
Expensive versus peers
Fair value est. $399 — implies -52.7% from today's price.
Premium to Fair Value
52.7%
above fair value
Deep DiscountFair ValueVery Expensive
vs S&P 500 Trailing P/E
CASY
44.0x
vs
S&P 500
24.4x
+80% premium
vs Consumer Cyclical Trailing P/E
CASY
44.0x
vs
Consumer Cyclical
21.2x
+108% premium
vs CASY 5Y Avg P/E
Today
44.0x
vs
5Y Average
27.9x
+57% premium
Forward PE
39.5x
S&P 500
18.8x
+110%
Consumer Cyclical
16.3x
+142%
5Y Avg
—
—
Trailing PE
44.0x
S&P 500
24.4x
+80%
Consumer Cyclical
21.2x
+108%
5Y Avg
27.9x
+57%
PEG Ratio
2.44x
S&P 500
1.66x
+47%
Consumer Cyclical
0.92x
+164%
5Y Avg
—
—
EV/EBITDA
22.9x
S&P 500
15.2x
+51%
Consumer Cyclical
12.2x
+88%
5Y Avg
14.7x
+56%
Price/FCF
43.3x
S&P 500
20.7x
+109%
Consumer Cyclical
15.6x
+178%
5Y Avg
28.3x
+53%
Price/Sales
1.8x
S&P 500
3.1x
-42%
Consumer Cyclical
0.7x
+155%
5Y Avg
1.0x
+86%
Dividend Yield
0.26%
S&P 500
1.91%
-86%
Consumer Cyclical
2.17%
-88%
5Y Avg
0.51%
-48%
| Metric | CASY | S&P 500 | Consumer Cyclical | 5Y Avg CASY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward PE | 39.5x | 18.8x+110% | 16.3x+142% | — |
| Trailing PE | 44.0x | 24.4x+80% | 21.2x+108% | 27.9x+57% |
| PEG Ratio | 2.44x | 1.66x+47% | 0.92x+164% | — |
| EV/EBITDA | 22.9x | 15.2x+51% | 12.2x+88% | 14.7x+56% |
| Price/FCF | 43.3x | 20.7x+109% | 15.6x+178% | 28.3x+53% |
| Price/Sales | 1.8x | 3.1x-42% | 0.7x+155% | 1.0x+86% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.26% | 1.91% | 2.17% | 0.51% |
CASY trades above S&P 500 benchmarks on 5 of 6 measured multiples — commands a broad premium across most valuation dimensions.
Forward P/E and PEG reflect analyst consensus estimates. Historical averages use trailing ratios where forward data is unavailable.S&P 500 and sector benchmarks both use trailing median P/E — similar readings indicate the broader index and sector are priced alike.
Open valuation toolCASY Financial Health
Verdict
Adequate
CASY 12.0% ROIC signals a durable competitive advantage — returns 1.1% of market cap to shareholders annually.
Cash Engine
Revenue, margins, and cash generation
Revenue (TTM)
Trailing-twelve-month sales base
$17.6B
Revenue Growth
TTM vs prior year
+10.2%
Gross Margin
Gross profit as a share of revenue
24.6%
Operating Margin
Operating income divided by revenue
5.9%
Net Margin
Net income divided by revenue
4.1%
EPS (TTM)
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months
$19.16
Free Cash Flow (TTM)
Cash generation after capex
$722M
FCF Margin
FCF as share of revenue — the primary cash quality signal
4.1%
Capital Quality
ROIC, leverage, and debt serviceability
ROIC
Return on invested capital — primary competitive quality signal
12.0%
ROA
Return on assets, trailing twelve months
8.3%
Cash & Equivalents
Liquid assets on the balance sheet
$523M
Net Debt
Total debt minus cash
$2.8B
Debt Serviceability
Net debt as a multiple of annual free cash flow
3.9× FCF
~3.9 years to full repayment at current FCF run-rate
ROE
Return on equity, trailing twelve months
18.7%
Shareholder Returns
How capital is returned to owners
Total shareholder yield
1.1%
Dividend
0.3%
Buyback
0.8%
Share Repurchases
Trailing buyback outflow — dollar magnitude of capital returned
$248M
Dividend / Share
Annualized trailing dividend per share
$2.23
Payout Ratio
Share of earnings distributed as dividends
11.6%
Shares Outstanding
Declining as buybacks retire shares
37M
All figures from the trailing twelve months. ROIC uses invested capital (equity + net debt).
Open full ratios pageCASY Stock Risk Factors
Key factors that could pressure the stock price, compress the multiple, or weigh on future results.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Medium
Store expansion execution
Investors are monitoring progress on store count expansion, including new builds and acquisitions, which could impact growth if not executed effectively.
Medium
Same-store sales volatility
Same-store sales trends in inside merchandise and fuel are key factors, with potential risks from fluctuating consumer demand or economic conditions.
High Risk
Operational risk exposure
Casey's General disclosed 26 risk factors in its recent earnings report, indicating significant operational challenges that could affect performance.
Lower
Competitive pressures
Operating in the convenience store sector exposes Casey's to intense competition, which could pressure margins or market share.
These are risk mechanisms, not predictions. The key question is which would force a cut to earnings estimates or a lower multiple than the market currently prices in.
Why CASY Stock Could Outperform
Structural drivers behind the upside case and why the stock could outperform over the next 12 months.
AI analysis · updated June 18, 2026
Strong earnings growth
Casey's reported 14% Q2 fiscal 2026 earnings growth, demonstrating robust financial performance.
Aggressive store expansion
The company achieved 9% store expansion, indicating successful physical footprint growth.
Upward EBITDA guidance
Management guided to 15-17% EBITDA growth for the full fiscal year, signaling confidence in profitability.
Food-first strategy success
The company's food-first approach has driven rural market dominance and stock appreciation of 21.64% since May 2025.
M&A-led growth
Casey's has leveraged acquisitions to fuel expansion, contributing to its rise as a 2,900-store empire.
Technical momentum
The stock price of $664.54 is well above its 50-day moving average of $630.93, suggesting sustained bullish momentum.
Dividend reliability
Casey's recently paid a quarterly dividend of $0.57 per share, reinforcing its shareholder return commitment.
A real bull case compounds — each driver matters most when it strengthens margins, supports capital returns, and keeps the company above the market's minimum growth bar simultaneously.
CASY Stock Price Performance
52-week range context and price returns across multiple time horizons. Dividend contribution is shown separately in the Capital Return section.
Current Price
$842.25
52W Range Position
80%
52-Week Range
Current price plotted between the 52-week low and high.
52-Week Low
$490.00
+71.9% from the low
52-Week High
$927.85
-9.2% from the high
1 Month
-1.59%
3 Month
+25.80%
YTD
+51.4%
1 Year
+66.4%
3Y CAGR
+56.8%
5Y CAGR
+33.7%
10Y CAGR
+21.6%
Range context matters because valuation compression and earnings misses rarely hit from the same starting point. A stock already far below its high can still fall, but it is no longer carrying the same embedded optimism as one pressing a fresh peak.
CASY vs Peers
Valuation, growth, and margin comparison against the closest publicly traded peers for this company.
Peer Set
Accurate peer set
Forward PE
39.5x
vs 17.3x median
+128% above peer median
Revenue Growth
+11.3%
vs +1.8% median
+521% above peer median
Net Margin
4.1%
vs 2.7% median
+50% above peer median
| Company | Mkt Cap | Fwd PE | Rev Grw | Margin | Rating | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CAS CASY Casey's General Stores, Inc. | $31.2B | 39.5x | +11.3% | 4.1% | Buy | +8.9% |
MUS MUSA Murphy USA Inc. | $10.2B | 17.3x | +1.9% | 2.8% | Hold | -4.9% |
ARK ARKO Arko Corp. | $840M | 25.8x | +1.8% | 0.4% | Hold | +1.2% |
CAP CAPL CrossAmerica Partners LP | $840M | 20.8x | +0.1% | 2.0% | Hold | — |
SUN SUN Sunoco LP | $8.7B | 7.4x | +12.5% | 2.7% | Hold | +17.3% |
NTB NTB The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited | $2.3B | 9.5x | +0.5% | 29.0% | Hold | +4.1% |
This peer comparison reflects companies with similar business models, product lines, or market positioning, supplemented by industry grouping when direct matches are limited.
CASY Dividend and Capital Return
CASY returns capital mainly through $248M/year in buybacks (0.8% buyback yield), with a modest 0.26% dividend — combining for 1.1% total shareholder yield. The dividend has grown for 26 consecutive years.
Dividend SustainableFCF Well Covered
Total Shareholder Yield
1.1%
Dividend + buyback return per year
Buyback Yield
0.8%
Dividend Yield
0.26%
Payout Ratio
11.6%
How CASY Splits Its Return
Div 0.26%
Buyback 0.8%
Dividend 0.26%Buybacks 0.8%
Dividend Profile
Yield, cadence, and growth quality
Dividend / Share
Trailing annualized cash dividend
$2.23
Growth Streak
Consecutive years of dividend increases
26Y
3Y Div CAGR
13.6%
5Y Div CAGR
10.8%
Ex-Dividend Date
—
Payment Cadence
Quarterly
5 payments over the last 12 months
Buyback Engine
How much per-share support comes from repurchases
Repurchases (TTM)
Cash used for buybacks in the latest trailing period
$248M
Estimated Shares Retired
294.2K
Approx. Share Reduction
0.8%
Shares Outstanding
Current diluted share count from the screening snapshot
37M
At 0.8%/year, buybacks mechanically lift EPS even with flat earnings — each remaining share represents a slightly larger piece of the company.
| Year | Div / Share | YoY Grw | BB Yield | Total Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.79 | — | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $2.14 | +15.1% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2024 | $1.86 | +14.8% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| 2023 | $1.62 | +11.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | $1.46 | +6.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
FAQ
7 questionsCASY Investor Questions
Common questions answered from live analyst data and company financials.
01Is Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) stock a buy or sell in 2026?
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) is rated Buy by Wall Street analysts as of 2026. Of 25 analysts covering the stock, 15 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 10 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell or Strong Sell. The consensus 12-month price target is $917, implying +8.9% from the current price of $842. The bear case scenario is $624 and the bull case is $1305.
02What is the CASY stock price target for 2026?
The Wall Street consensus price target for CASY is $917 based on 25 analyst estimates. The high-end target is $1069 (+26.9% from today), and the low-end target is $695 (-17.5%). The base case model target is $991.
03Is Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) stock overvalued in 2026?
CASY trades at 39.5x times forward earnings. The stock trades at a notable premium to the broad market, which is typical for businesses with strong free cash flow and above-average growth expectations. Based on current multiples versus the peer group, the relative model signals expensive versus peers. Whether the stock is over or undervalued ultimately depends on whether consensus earnings estimates are achievable.
04What are the main risks for Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) stock in 2026?
The primary risks for CASY in 2026 are: (1) Operational risk exposure — Casey's General disclosed 26 risk factors in its recent earnings report, indicating significant operational challenges that could affect performance. (2) Store expansion execution — Investors are monitoring progress on store count expansion, including new builds and acquisitions, which could impact growth if not executed effectively. (3) Same-store sales volatility — Same-store sales trends in inside merchandise and fuel are key factors, with potential risks from fluctuating consumer demand or economic conditions. Each factor has the potential to pressure earnings or compress the stock's valuation multiple.
05What is Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s revenue and earnings forecast?
Analyst consensus estimates CASY will report consensus revenue of $19.5B (+11.3% year-over-year) and EPS of $20.80 (+8.6% year-over-year) for the upcoming fiscal year. The following year, analysts project $20.9B in revenue.
06When does Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) report its next earnings?
A confirmed upcoming earnings date for CASY is not yet available. Check the Earnings section above for the most recent quarterly report dates and forward estimates.
07How much free cash flow does Casey's General Stores, Inc. generate?
Casey's General Stores, Inc. (CASY) generated $722M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months — a free cash flow margin of 4.1%. CASY returns capital to shareholders through dividends (0.3% yield) and share repurchases ($248M TTM).