Casey's Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Casey's announced strong Q1 2024 results, with diluted EPS up 11% year-over-year. Inside same-store sales increased by 5.4%, driven by prepared food and dispensed beverage category. Fuel margin was 41.6 cents per gallon, and same-store fuel gallons increased by 0.4%.
Diluted EPS increased by 11% compared to the same period last year, reaching $4.52.
Inside same-store sales grew by 5.4%, with a margin of 40.6%.
Same-store fuel gallons were up 0.4% compared to the prior year, with a fuel margin of 41.6 cents per gallon.
Casey's has 125 stores under agreement to acquire, including 63 stores previously announced from EG Group Ltd.
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Forward Guidance
Casey's is updating its fiscal 2024 outlook and now expects to add at least 150 stores. The Company is not updating its outlook for the following metrics.
Positive Outlook
- Inside same-store sales to increase 3% to 5%.
- Inside margin improvement to approximately 40% to 41%.
- Same-store fuel gallons sold to be between negative 1% to positive 1%.
- Total operating expenses are expected to increase approximately 5% to 7%.
- Tax rate is expected to be approximately 24% to 26% for the year.
Challenges Ahead
- Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $55 million.
- Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $340 million.
- Purchase of property and equipment is expected to be $500 to $550 million.
Revenue & Expenses
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