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Jan 31, 2022

Casey's Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Casey's reported strong Q3 2022 earnings, driven by inside sales and fuel gallons sold.

Key Takeaways

Casey's General Stores announced record third-quarter earnings, with diluted EPS up 64% year-over-year to $1.71. Strong inside sales and fuel gallons sold drove the results, with total fuel gross profit increasing by 39.6%. The company also completed the acquisition of 40 stores from Pilot Corporation.

Diluted EPS increased by 64% compared to the same period last year, reaching $1.71.

Inside same-store sales grew by 7.6% year-over-year, with a margin of 39.4%.

Fuel gallons sold increased by 5.7% on a same-store basis, with a fuel margin of 38.3 cents per gallon.

The breakfast menu relaunch exceeded expectations, with breakfast daypart same-store sales up 17%.

Total Revenue
$3.05B
Previous year: $2.01B
+51.8%
EPS
$1.71
Previous year: $1.04
+64.4%
Fuel margin (ex-CC fees)
$38.3
Previous year: $32.9
+16.4%
Grocery SSS
7.7%
Previous year: 5.4%
+42.6%
Prepared Food SSS
7.4%
Previous year: -5%
-248.0%
Gross Profit
$664M
Previous year: $540M
+23.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$187M
Previous year: $389M
-51.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$23.5M
Previous year: $6.86M
-442.9%
Total Assets
$5.4B
Previous year: $4.4B
+22.9%

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Forward Guidance

The Company is reiterating its fiscal 2022 outlook, previously disclosed in the second quarter. The Company expects same-store fuel and inside sales to increase by mid-single digit percentages for the fiscal year. Total operating expenses for the year are expected to increase high-teen percentages. For the fourth quarter, operating expenses are expected to increase 11-13%. The Company expects to add approximately 225 units during fiscal 2022. Interest expense is expected to be approximately $55 million. Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $310 million and the purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $400 million. The tax rate is expected to be approximately 24.0% - 26.0% for the year.

Positive Outlook

  • Same-store fuel sales are expected to increase by mid-single digit percentages for the fiscal year.
  • Same-store inside sales are expected to increase by mid-single digit percentages for the fiscal year.
  • The Company expects to add approximately 225 units during fiscal 2022.
  • Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $310 million.
  • The tax rate is expected to be approximately 24.0% - 26.0% for the year.

Challenges Ahead

  • Total operating expenses for the year are expected to increase high-teen percentages.
  • For the fourth quarter, operating expenses are expected to increase 11-13%.
  • Interest expense is expected to be approximately $55 million.
  • The purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $400 million.
  • Executing our strategic plan, the impact and duration of COVID-19 and related governmental actions

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