Casey’s Surprises with Strong Quarter: Profit Jump, Higher Margins, and [Optimistic Outlook!]

The US gas station chain Casey’s General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) achieved significant profit growth in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2026. Net income increased by 49% to $130 million, while diluted earnings per share climbed to $3.49, also an increase of nearly 50% compared to the previous year. The market had only expected $2.99 per share. The operating result also developed positively: EBITDA rose by 27.5% to $308.9 million. The main drivers were rising gross profits in both the store business and fuel sales. Sales within the stores...