CASY

Based on Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s historical closing prices, adjusted for stock splits and dividend reinvestment. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

What does Casey's General Stores do?

Casey's operates convenience stores across the United States, with a particular focus on smaller towns and rural areas. Stores sell motor fuel, prepared food — most notably made-from-scratch pizza — packaged groceries, beverages, tobacco, and everyday essentials. The company also runs distribution centers and offers services like ATMs, lottery, and car washes.

Does CASY pay dividends?

Yes, Casey's General Stores pays a regular dividend. The payout reflects the company's relatively consistent cash generation from fuel and in-store sales. The dividend has historically been modest, with the company also directing capital toward store expansion and acquisitions.

When does CASY report earnings?

Casey's reports on a quarterly cadence, as is standard for US-listed companies. Specific upcoming dates are not provided here — check Casey's investor relations page for the current earnings calendar.

Is CASY a good stock to buy?

UQS Score rates CASY as Below Average overall. The Quality, Growth, and Risk pillars are each Neutral, while the Moat pillar is Weak. This profile suggests a stable but competitively limited business. Whether it fits your portfolio depends on your own investment criteria — the full pillar breakdown is available to UQS Pro members.

Is CASY overvalued?

The UQS Valuation pillar for CASY is rated Neutral, meaning the stock does not appear obviously cheap or expensive relative to its quality profile. Investors seeking a margin of safety may want to review the detailed metrics available in the full UQS Pro report.

How does CASY compare to its competitors?

Casey's occupies a distinct niche — rural convenience stores with a strong prepared food program — that differs from peers like Tractor Supply, Ulta Beauty, and Williams-Sonoma. Each competitor serves a different consumer need and operates a different business model, making direct comparisons more about sector dynamics than head-to-head rivalry.

What is CASY's market cap bracket?

Casey's General Stores is classified as a large-cap company. This places it among the more established and widely followed names in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with greater liquidity than mid- or small-cap convenience retail operators.

Who founded Casey's General Stores?

Casey's General Stores was founded by Donald Lamberti, who opened the first store in Iowa. The company has grown from a single location into one of the largest convenience store chains in the United States, maintaining its headquarters in Ankeny, Iowa.

Is CASY a long-term quality investment?

As a long-term quality indicator, the UQS Score rates CASY Below Average. The Weak Moat score suggests limited structural advantages that could sustain above-average returns over a full cycle. Neutral scores across Quality, Growth, and Risk indicate stability without standout characteristics. Pro members can view the complete analysis to assess fit for a long-term portfolio.

What is the main competitive advantage of Casey's General Stores?

Casey's primary advantage is its focus on rural and small-town markets where competition from larger convenience chains is limited. Its made-from-scratch food program — particularly pizza — also drives repeat visits and higher in-store margins compared to typical convenience retailers. However, the UQS Moat pillar rates this advantage as Weak on a sector-relative basis.

What sector does CASY belong to?

Casey's General Stores is classified in the Consumer Cyclical sector. This reflects the company's exposure to consumer spending patterns, fuel price cycles, and discretionary food purchases — all of which can fluctuate with broader economic conditions.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. has average quality metrics, with room for improvement in margins or capital efficiency.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. shows steady but unspectacular growth, typical for mature companies.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. has some risk factors including moderate leverage or solvency concerns.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. appears expensively valued relative to its fundamentals and growth prospects.

Casey's General Stores, Inc. operates in a highly competitive environment with limited sustainable advantages. The Moat pillar evaluates competitive advantages across five dimensions: Switching Costs, Network Effects, Cost Advantage, Intangible Assets, and Scale & Ecosystem. Sign in to customize moat ratings for CASY.

The UQS (Unified Quality Score) for Casey's General Stores, Inc. is calculated using a proprietary 6-pillar framework with 29 financial metrics. Each pillar evaluates a different dimension on a 0–100 scale, then combines into a single weighted score. Scoring thresholds are calibrated per sector. Momentum is an optional Pro toggle — without it, you get the 5-pillar / 25-metric core shown below.

Quality (25%) measures profitability and capital efficiency — ROIC, ROE, margins, GP/Assets, and FCF Yield.

Moat (25%) assesses Casey's General Stores, Inc.'s competitive advantages across switching costs, network effects, cost advantages, intangible assets, and ecosystem scale.

Growth (20%) tracks revenue trajectory and earnings momentum, combining historical results with analyst forward estimates.

Risk (15%) is inversely scored — lower leverage and strong balance sheet health result in higher scores.

Valuation (15%) measures whether Casey's General Stores, Inc. is fairly priced using earnings yield, price-to-FCF, PEG ratio, and EV/EBITDA relative to sector peers.

Six investor-inspired presets are available, each with different pillar weights: Balanced, Buffett, Munger, Lynch, Cathie Wood, and Graham. The public score shown here uses the Balanced preset. Learn more in our FAQ.