Casey's General Stores announced record fiscal year results, driven by strong inside sales, fuel volume, and strategic acquisitions. Q4 2022 saw a 43% increase in diluted EPS, positive same-store sales growth in both inside and fuel categories, and expansion of the store network.
Diluted EPS increased by 43% to $1.60 compared to the same period last year.
Inside same-store sales grew by 5.2%, with a margin of 39.4%.
Fuel same-store gallons sold increased by 1.5%, with a fuel margin of 36.2 cents per gallon.
The company increased the quarterly dividend by 9% to $0.38 per share, marking the 23rd consecutive annual increase.
Casey's expects same-store inside sales to increase 4% to 6% and maintain an inside margin of approximately 40%. The company anticipates same-store fuel gallons to be flat to 2% higher. Total operating expenses are expected to increase approximately 9% to 10%. Casey's expects to add approximately 80 stores in fiscal 2023.
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