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ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) is a Fortune 500 company that owns 100% of GPM Investments, LLC, and stands as one of the largest operators of convenience stores and fuel wholesalers in the United States. Based in Richmond, VA, ARKO Corp. operates under a family of recognizable community brands, offering a wide range of products including prepared foods, snacks, candy, beverages, and popular quick-serve restaurant brands. The company also features the high-value fas REWARDS® loyalty program, which provides exclusive savings on merchandise and fuel.
ARKO Corp. operates in four primary segments: Retail, which includes convenience stores selling merchandise and fuel; Wholesale, which supplies fuel to independent dealers and consignment agents; GPM Petroleum, responsible for selling and supplying fuel while charging a fixed fee, mainly to fleet fueling sites; and Fleet Fueling, which includes the operation of proprietary and third-party cardlock locations and issues proprietary fuel cards that offer access to a network of fueling sites.
Recently, ARKO announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023. Over the past three years, the company has significantly expanded its geographic footprint through acquisitions, delivering approximately $166 million in net income and about $850 million in cumulative adjusted EBITDA. For the full year of 2023, ARKO reported $290.4 million in adjusted EBITDA, holding the performance within 3.5% of 2022 levels despite a 3.4% decline in national fuel gallon demand.
Notable highlights from the year include a 2.5% increase in same store merchandise sales excluding cigarettes and an overall increase of 16.7% in total merchandise contribution. The company's focus on improving customer experience and store productivity remains central to its growth strategy. ARKO also announced a new investor day planned for later in the year to reveal its multi-year roadmap for enhancing organic performance and driving shareholder value.
Furthermore, ARKO continues to invest in its loyalty program and its core destination categories. The company’s fas REWARDS® loyalty program has been a pivotal part of its strategy, offering customers significant savings and exceptional value.
As of the end of 2023, ARKO had a total liquidity of approximately $831 million. The company's capital expenditures for the year were around $111.2 million, which include purchases of properties, upgrades to fuel dispensers, and other store investments. Additionally, ARKO has amended its program agreement with Oak Street, extending the term and increasing the capacity to $1.5 billion, allowing for further strategic investments.
Looking ahead, ARKO aims to focus more on organic growth and will continue leveraging its significant acquisitions to enhance its market presence and operational efficiency.
ARKO Corp. reported Q3 2024 financial results with net income of $9.7 million, down from $21.5 million year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA was $78.8 million compared to $87.3 million in Q3 2023. The company achieved a retail fuel margin of 41.3 cents per gallon and merchandise margin of 32.8%. As part of its transformation plan, ARKO converted 51 retail stores to dealer sites and plans to convert approximately 100 more by Q4 2024. The company expects these conversions to generate an annualized benefit of $8.5 million to Operating Income. ARKO declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share and provided Q4 2024 Adjusted EBITDA guidance of $53-63 million.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a Fortune 500 convenience store operator, announced it will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on November 7, 2024. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, featuring a management presentation followed by a Q&A session. A webcast replay will be available until December 6, 2024. Participants are advised to register 15 minutes before the start time.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest convenience store operators in the U.S., has opened a new Handy Mart store in Newport, North Carolina. The 5,600-square-foot store, located at 2934 Highway 24, offers a wide range of food and beverage options, including fresh coffee, Frazil frozen drinks, and grab-and-go items. The store features special deals for fas REWARDS® loyalty members, such as $4.99 pizza, 2 for $3.33 Nathan's hot dogs, and $2.99 Tyson chicken sandwiches.
The new location includes a walk-in beer cave and fueling options for cars and trucks. A grand opening event is scheduled from September 16th to 29th, featuring activities, giveaways, and special offers like buy one get one free case water, $3.99 value pizza, and 50¢ medium coffee or fountain drinks.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) reported its Q2 2024 financial results. Key highlights include:
- Net income of $14.1 million, down from $14.5 million year-over-year
- Adjusted EBITDA of $83.8 million, exceeding guidance of $70-77 million
- Merchandise revenue decreased 2.1% to $474.2 million
- Merchandise margin expanded 90 basis points to 32.8%
- Retail fuel contribution increased 1.2% to $118.0 million
- Retail fuel margin increased to 41.6 cents per gallon
ARKO is developing a multi-year transformation plan, including targeted capital allocation, improved customer experience, and conversion of retail stores to dealer sites. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO), a Fortune 500 company and major U.S. convenience store operator, has announced its upcoming second quarter 2024 financial results conference call. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. ARKO's management team will host the call, which will include a Q&A session. Financial results for the quarter ending June 30, 2024, will be released prior to the call.
Interested parties can join via phone or webcast. A replay will be available for approximately one month after the call. Participants are encouraged to register at least 15 minutes before the start time.
ARKO Corp. (Nasdaq: ARKO) has been named to the Fortune 500 list for the third consecutive year, ranking No. 453 in 2024, an advancement of 7 places from 2023 and 45 places since its debut in 2022. This recognition celebrates ARKO's strategic growth and operational excellence in the convenience store and fuel wholesaling sectors. The company has grown from 300 stores in 2003 to nearly 3,700 locations today, including 1,550 company-operated stores, over 1,800 independent dealer sites, and around 300 unmanned fleet fueling locations. In 2023, ARKO acquired approximately 160 convenience stores, expanding into Alabama and Mississippi.
ARKO Corp. subsidiary, GPM Investments, announced that Nathan's Famous 100% beef hot dogs are now available at over 450 locations. This move is part of the company's aim to enhance the food program by offering high-quality and well-known products to its customers. The hot dogs are priced at $1.99 each or two for $3.33 for fas REWARDS members. The addition of Nathan's Famous hot dogs aligns with ARKO's commitment to providing delicious and convenient food options at competitive prices.
ARKO Corp. reported its first quarter 2024 financial results, including a net loss reduction, adjusted EBITDA decrease, merchandise revenue growth, merchandise margin expansion, and retail fuel contribution increase. The company is focusing on organic growth with a multi-year transformation plan and share repurchase program expansion. Key highlights include merchandise and fuel contribution increases, operating expense growth, liquidity and capital expenditure details, dividend and share repurchase program updates, and segment-specific information. The company expects second quarter 2024 adjusted EBITDA of $70-$77 million and maintains full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $250-$290 million.
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