Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) reported Q2 EPS of $4.24, $0.51 better than the analyst estimate of $3.73. Revenue for the quarter came in at $4.06 billion versus the consensus estimate of $4.06 billion.

Fiscal 2024 Outlook

As a result of the strong financial performance and unit growth year-to-date, fiscal 2024 EBITDA growth is expected to be in-line with the long-term strategic plan's goal of 8% to 10%. The Company also expects to repurchase at least $100 million in shares throughout the fiscal year. Same-store inside sales are expected to increase 3.5% to 5%. Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $53 million. The tax rate is now expected to be approximately 23% to 25% for the year.

As discussed in the first quarter, the Company now expects to add at least 150 stores in fiscal 2024, more than the originally planned 110. As a result of this, total operating expenses are now expected to increase approximately 6% to 8%, though same-store operating expenses excluding credit card fees are expected to only increase approximately 3% for the year. Depreciation and amortization is now expected to be approximately $350 million for the year.

The Company is not updating its outlook for the following metrics. We expect inside margin improvement to approximately 40% to 41%. The Company expects same-store fuel gallons sold to be between negative 1% to positive 1%. The purchase of property and equipment is expected to be $500 to $550 million.

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