Casey's Q2 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Casey's announced excellent second-quarter results, with diluted EPS up 42% year-over-year to $3.67. Inside same-store sales increased by 7.9%, and fuel gross profit increased by 22.7%. The company is updating its fiscal 2023 outlook due to improved inside sales and operating expense performance.
Diluted EPS increased by 42% compared to the same period last year, reaching $3.67.
Inside same-store sales grew by 7.9%, with a margin of 39.8%.
Same-store fuel gallons increased by 0.3% compared to the prior year, with a fuel margin of 40.5 cents per gallon.
The company is updating its Fiscal 2023 Outlook due to improved inside sales and operating expense performance.
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Forward Guidance
Due to the strong year-to-date performance, the Company is modifying its fiscal 2023 outlook.
Positive Outlook
- Same-store inside sales are expected to be approximately 5% to 7%.
- Total operating expense increase is expected to be near the low end of the annual range, which was approximately 9% to 10%.
- The tax rate is now expected to be between approximately 24% and 25% for the year.
- The Company expects same-store fuel gallons to be flat to 2% higher.
- The Company expects to add approximately 80 stores in fiscal 2023 and expects to exceed our stated three-year commitment of 345 units.
Challenges Ahead
- Inside margin is expected to be approximately 40%.
- Interest expense is expected to be approximately $55 million.
- Depreciation and amortization are expected to be approximately $320 million.
- The purchase of property plant and equipment is expected to be approximately $450 to $500 million, including approximately $135 million in one-time store remodel costs for recently acquired stores.
- The company is not updating its outlook for the metrics above.
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