Casey's Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
Casey's General Stores (NASDAQ: CASY) reported its financial results for Q4 and Fiscal Year 2024. Key highlights include a 57% increase in diluted EPS to $2.34 for Q4, with net income rising 55% to $87 million. Inside same-store sales grew 5.6%, with a 41.2% margin, contributing to a 16.2% increase in total inside gross profit to $517.6 million. Fuel same-store gallons sold rose 0.9%, and fuel gross profit increased 15.4% to $253.6 million. For the fiscal year, diluted EPS was up 13% to $13.43, and net income increased 12% to $502 million. The company expanded its store count to 2,658 and recorded a 16% quarterly dividend increase. Casey's aims to grow EBITDA by at least 8% and add 100 stores in fiscal 2025.
- Q4 diluted EPS increased by 57% to $2.34.
- Q4 net income rose 55% to $87 million.
- Total inside gross profit increased 16.2% to $517.6 million in Q4.
- Fuel gross profit grew 15.4% to $253.6 million in Q4.
- Fiscal year diluted EPS up 13% to $13.43.
- Fiscal year net income increased by 12% to $502 million.
- Casey's expanded its store count to 2,658.
- Quarterly dividend increased by 16% to $0.50 per share.
- Casey's Rewards members grew to 7.9 million.
- Projected EBITDA growth of at least 8% for fiscal 2025.
- Total operating expenses increased by 11% for Q4.
- Higher operating expenses due to operating 137 additional stores.
- Same-store fuel gallons sold expected to range between -1% to 1% in fiscal 2025.
- Net interest expense to be approximately $56 million in fiscal 2025.
- Depreciation and amortization expected to reach $390 million in fiscal 2025.
- Total operating expenses projected to increase by 6% to 8% in fiscal 2025.
Insights
Casey's General Stores, Inc. has delivered a robust set of results for both the fourth quarter and the fiscal year ending April 30, 2024.
EPS of
While fuel sales saw a modest increase in same-store gallons by
Operating expenses have increased, largely due to the addition of new stores, yet the operational focus on integrating these stores and managing labor costs effectively is a positive sign.
Looking ahead, the company projects a solid outlook with expectations of EBITDA growth of at least
Overall, the fiscal health and strategic direction suggest a well-managed growth trajectory, balancing expansion with profitability.
Casey's has strategically enhanced its market presence by entering Texas, its 17th state and achieving a record fiscal year with
The impressive growth in Casey's Rewards members to
The strategic focus on expanding the in-store experience with a mix of prepared foods and beverages along with a diversifying portfolio in grocery and general merchandise categories has proven successful.
The increased dividend payout for the 25th consecutive year augments shareholder value, presenting Casey's as a reliable investment option within the retail and convenience store sector.
Casey's performance in the retail space is marked by its adaptability to market dynamics and consumer trends. The 16.2% increase in total inside gross profit and a refined focus on high-margin categories like prepared food and beverages underscore a keen understanding of consumer demand. This is further evidenced by the shift towards higher-margin products, contributing to a
Despite the rise in operating expenses, primarily attributed to new store operations and increased employee costs, the management's ability to reduce same-store labor hours for eight consecutive quarters is noteworthy. This operational efficiency is critical in mitigating cost pressures.
Casey's strategic execution in maintaining a balanced growth between fuel and inside sales while managing costs effectively positions it as a strong player in the convenience store industry, capable of sustaining long-term growth and profitability.
Fourth Quarter 2024 Key Highlights1
-
Diluted EPS of
, up$2.34 57% from the same period a year ago. Net income was , up$87 million 55% , and EBITDA2 was , up$219 million 32% , from the same period a year ago. -
Inside same-store sales up
5.6% compared to the prior year, and12.4% on a two-year stack basis, with an inside margin of41.2% . Total inside gross profit increased16.2% to compared to the prior year.$517.6 million -
Fuel same-store gallons were up
0.9% compared to the prior year with a fuel margin of36.5 cents per gallon. Total fuel gross profit increased15.4% to compared to the prior year.$253.6 million -
In June, Casey's increased the quarterly dividend
16% to per share, marking the 25th consecutive annual increase.$0.50
Fiscal Year 2024 Key Highlights
-
Diluted EPS of
up$13.43 13% over the prior year. Net income was , up$502 million 12% , and EBITDA was , up$1.06 billion 11% , from the prior year. - Casey's Rewards members grew to 7.9 million by year-end.
-
The Company built or acquired 154 stores in the fiscal year, ending at 2,658 stores and entered
Texas , its 17th state. - Casey's recorded strong prepared food and dispensed beverage growth driven by innovation including thin crust pizza and a refreshed lunch sandwich menu.
“Casey's started its three-year strategic plan with a record fiscal year, exceeding
Earnings
|
Three Months Ended April 30, |
|
Twelve Months Ended April 30, |
||||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
Net income (in thousands) |
$ |
87,020 |
|
$ |
56,092 |
|
$ |
501,972 |
|
$ |
446,691 |
Diluted earnings per share |
$ |
2.34 |
|
$ |
1.49 |
|
$ |
13.43 |
|
$ |
11.91 |
EBITDA (in thousands) |
$ |
219,026 |
|
$ |
166,023 |
|
$ |
1,059,398 |
|
$ |
952,464 |
Fourth quarter net income, diluted EPS, and EBITDA were up versus the same period the prior year primarily due to higher inside and higher fuel gross profit partially offset by higher operating expense due to operating 137 additional stores.
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1 During the quarter Casey's had one additional operating day due to the leap year. This impacted same-store and total results for the quarter by approximately 100 basis points. The impact for the full year was approximately 25 basis points. |
2 EBITDA is reconciled to net income below. |
Inside
|
Three Months Ended April 30, |
Twelve Months Ended April 30, |
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|
2024 |
|
2023 |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|||||||||
Inside sales (in thousands) |
$ |
1,257,375 |
|
|
$ |
1,124,060 |
|
$ |
5,188,994 |
|
|
$ |
4,768,337 |
|
|
Inside same-store sales |
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
|
Grocery and general merchandise same-store sales |
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
7.1 |
% |
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
6.3 |
% |
|
Prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales |
|
8.8 |
% |
|
|
4.9 |
% |
|
6.8 |
% |
|
|
7.1 |
% |
|
Inside gross profit (in thousands) |
$ |
517,613 |
|
|
$ |
445,549 |
|
$ |
2,128,822 |
|
|
$ |
1,904,856 |
|
|
Inside margin |
|
41.2 |
% |
|
|
39.6 |
% |
|
41.0 |
% |
|
|
39.9 |
% |
|
Grocery and general merchandise margin |
|
34.4 |
% |
|
|
33.0 |
% |
|
34.1 |
% |
|
|
33.6 |
% |
|
Prepared food and dispensed beverage margin |
|
58.1 |
% |
|
|
56.8 |
% |
|
58.7 |
% |
|
|
56.6 |
% |
For the quarter, total inside sales were up
Fuel3
|
Three Months Ended April 30, |
|
Twelve Months Ended April 30, |
||||||||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||||||
Fuel gallons sold (in thousands) |
|
694,989 |
|
|
|
635,916 |
|
|
|
2,828,669 |
|
|
|
2,672,366 |
|
Same-store gallons sold |
|
0.9 |
% |
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
(0.8 |
)% |
Fuel gross profit (in thousands) |
$ |
253,612 |
|
|
$ |
219,746 |
|
|
$ |
1,116,671 |
|
|
$ |
1,074,913 |
|
Fuel margin (cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees) |
36.5 ¢ |
|
34.6 ¢ |
|
39.5 ¢ |
|
40.2 ¢ |
For the quarter, total fuel gallons sold increased
Operating Expenses
|
Three Months Ended April 30, |
Twelve Months Ended April 30, |
|||||||||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|||||||||
Operating expenses (in thousands) |
$ |
579,047 |
|
|
$ |
521,729 |
|
$ |
2,288,513 |
|
|
$ |
2,119,942 |
|
|
Credit card fees (in thousands) |
$ |
53,539 |
|
|
$ |
51,287 |
|
$ |
229,418 |
|
|
$ |
233,014 |
|
|
Same-store operating expense excluding credit card fees |
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
2.8 |
% |
Total operating expenses increased
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3 Fuel category does not include wholesale fuel activity, which is included in Other. |
Expansion
|
Store Count |
|
April 30, 2023 |
2,521 |
|
New store construction |
42 |
|
Acquisitions |
112 |
|
Acquisitions not opened |
(1 |
) |
Prior acquisitions opened |
6 |
|
Closed |
(22 |
) |
April 30, 2024 |
2,658 |
|
Liquidity
At April 30, 2024, the Company had approximately
Share Repurchase
During the fourth quarter, the Company repurchased approximately
Dividend
At its June meeting, the Board of Directors voted to increase the quarterly dividend by
Fiscal 2025 Outlook
Casey's expects the following performance during fiscal 2025. The Company expects EBITDA to increase at least
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income |
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts) |
|||||||||||
(Unaudited) |
|||||||||||
|
Three Months Ended April 30, |
Twelve Months Ended April 30, |
|||||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
2024 |
|
2023 |
|||||
Total revenue |
$ |
3,600,015 |
|
$ |
3,328,701 |
$ |
14,862,913 |
|
$ |
15,094,475 |
|
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization, shown separately below) |
|
2,801,942 |
|
|
2,640,949 |
|
11,515,002 |
|
|
12,022,069 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
579,047 |
|
|
521,729 |
|
2,288,513 |
|
|
2,119,942 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
92,344 |
|
|
80,631 |
|
349,797 |
|
|
313,131 |
|
Interest, net |
|
14,494 |
|
|
12,800 |
|
53,441 |
|
|
51,815 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
112,188 |
|
|
72,592 |
|
656,160 |
|
|
587,518 |
|
Federal and state income taxes |
|
25,168 |
|
|
16,500 |
|
154,188 |
|
|
140,827 |
|
Net income |
$ |
87,020 |
|
$ |
56,092 |
$ |
501,972 |
|
$ |
446,691 |
|
Net income per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
Basic |
$ |
2.35 |
|
$ |
1.50 |
$ |
13.51 |
|
$ |
11.99 |
|
Diluted |
$ |
2.34 |
|
$ |
1.49 |
$ |
13.43 |
|
$ |
11.91 |
|
Basic weighted average shares |
|
37,025,986 |
|
|
37,283,677 |
|
37,164,022 |
|
|
37,266,851 |
|
Plus effect of stock compensation |
|
233,993 |
|
|
290,000 |
|
206,284 |
|
|
252,844 |
|
Diluted weighted average shares |
|
37,259,979 |
|
|
37,573,677 |
|
37,370,306 |
|
|
37,519,695 |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
|||||
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets |
|||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||
(Unaudited) |
|||||
|
April 30, 2024 |
|
April 30, 2023 |
||
Assets |
|
|
|
||
Current assets |
|
|
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
206,482 |
|
$ |
378,869 |
Receivables |
|
151,793 |
|
|
120,547 |
Inventories |
|
428,722 |
|
|
376,085 |
Prepaid expenses |
|
25,791 |
|
|
22,107 |
Income taxes receivable |
|
17,066 |
|
|
23,347 |
Total current assets |
|
829,854 |
|
|
920,955 |
Other assets, net of amortization |
|
195,559 |
|
|
192,153 |
Goodwill |
|
652,663 |
|
|
615,342 |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of |
|
4,669,357 |
|
|
4,214,820 |
Total assets |
$ |
6,347,433 |
|
$ |
5,943,270 |
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity |
|
|
|
||
Current liabilities |
|
|
|
||
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations |
$ |
53,181 |
|
$ |
52,861 |
Accounts payable |
|
569,527 |
|
|
560,546 |
Accrued expenses |
|
330,758 |
|
|
313,718 |
Total current liabilities |
|
953,466 |
|
|
927,125 |
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities |
|
1,582,758 |
|
|
1,620,513 |
Deferred income taxes |
|
596,850 |
|
|
543,598 |
Insurance accruals, net of current portion |
|
30,046 |
|
|
32,312 |
Other long-term liabilities |
|
168,932 |
|
|
159,056 |
Total liabilities |
|
3,332,052 |
|
|
3,282,604 |
Total shareholders’ equity |
|
3,015,381 |
|
|
2,660,666 |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
$ |
6,347,433 |
|
$ |
5,943,270 |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries |
|||||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows |
|||||||
(Dollars in thousands) |
|||||||
(Unaudited) |
|||||||
|
Twelve months ended April 30, |
||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Net income |
$ |
501,972 |
|
|
$ |
446,691 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
349,797 |
|
|
|
313,131 |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
1,111 |
|
|
|
1,789 |
|
Change in excess replacement cost over LIFO inventory valuation |
|
12,499 |
|
|
|
24,231 |
|
Share-based compensation |
|
41,379 |
|
|
|
47,024 |
|
Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges |
|
6,414 |
|
|
|
6,871 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
53,252 |
|
|
|
23,126 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
||||
Receivables |
|
(31,246 |
) |
|
|
(12,519 |
) |
Inventories |
|
(51,785 |
) |
|
|
(141 |
) |
Prepaid expenses |
|
(3,684 |
) |
|
|
(4,248 |
) |
Accounts payable |
|
(8,731 |
) |
|
|
(9,483 |
) |
Accrued expenses |
|
14,387 |
|
|
|
20,292 |
|
Income taxes |
|
5,112 |
|
|
|
20,652 |
|
Other, net |
|
2,476 |
|
|
|
4,535 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
892,953 |
|
|
|
881,951 |
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Purchase of property and equipment |
|
(522,004 |
) |
|
|
(476,568 |
) |
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired |
|
(330,032 |
) |
|
|
(85,569 |
) |
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment |
|
26,680 |
|
|
|
17,103 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
(825,356 |
) |
|
|
(545,034 |
) |
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Repayments of long-term debt |
|
(53,656 |
) |
|
|
(40,970 |
) |
Payments of debt issuance costs |
|
— |
|
|
|
(3,940 |
) |
Payments of cash dividends |
|
(62,918 |
) |
|
|
(55,617 |
) |
Repurchase of common stock |
|
(104,898 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards |
|
(18,512 |
) |
|
|
(16,399 |
) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(239,984 |
) |
|
|
(116,926 |
) |
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(172,387 |
) |
|
219,991 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
|
378,869 |
|
|
158,878 |
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
$ |
206,482 |
|
$ |
378,869 |
|
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION |
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|
Twelve months ended April 30, |
||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
Cash paid during the period for: |
|
|
|
||||
Interest, net of amount capitalized |
$ |
63,449 |
|
|
$ |
56,799 |
|
Income taxes, net |
|
105,000 |
|
|
|
90,398 |
|
Noncash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
||||
Purchased property and equipment in accounts payable |
|
45,617 |
|
|
27,905 |
Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands) |
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Three months ended April 30, 2024 |
Prepared Food
& Dispensed
|
|
Grocery &
|
|
Fuel |
|
Other |
|
Total |
||||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
356,895 |
|
|
$ |
900,480 |
|
|
$ |
2,276,586 |
|
|
$ |
66,054 |
|
|
$ |
3,600,015 |
|
Gross profit |
$ |
207,443 |
|
|
$ |
310,170 |
|
|
$ |
253,612 |
|
|
$ |
26,848 |
|
|
$ |
798,073 |
|
|
|
58.1 |
% |
|
|
34.4 |
% |
|
|
11.1 |
% |
|
|
40.6 |
% |
|
|
22.2 |
% |
Fuel gallons sold |
|
|
|
|
|
694,989 |
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||
Three months ended April 30, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
314,222 |
|
|
$ |
809,838 |
|
|
$ |
2,137,815 |
|
|
$ |
66,826 |
|
|
$ |
3,328,701 |
|
Gross profit |
$ |
178,580 |
|
|
$ |
266,969 |
|
|
$ |
219,746 |
|
|
$ |
22,457 |
|
|
$ |
687,752 |
|
|
|
56.8 |
% |
|
|
33.0 |
% |
|
|
10.3 |
% |
|
|
33.6 |
% |
|
|
20.7 |
% |
Fuel gallons sold |
|
|
|
|
|
635,916 |
|
|
|
|
|
Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands) |
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Twelve months ended April 30, 2024 |
Prepared Food
|
Grocery &
|
|
Fuel |
|
Other |
|
Total |
|||||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
1,461,600 |
|
$ |
3,727,394 |
|
|
$ |
9,402,071 |
|
|
$ |
271,848 |
|
|
$ |
14,862,913 |
|
|
Gross profit |
$ |
858,295 |
|
$ |
1,270,527 |
|
|
$ |
1,116,671 |
|
|
$ |
102,418 |
|
|
$ |
3,347,911 |
|
|
|
|
58.7 |
% |
|
34.1 |
% |
|
|
11.9 |
% |
|
|
37.7 |
% |
|
|
22.5 |
% |
|
Fuel gallons sold |
|
|
|
|
2,828,669 |
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||
Twelve months ended April 30, 2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||||||||
Revenue |
$ |
1,322,560 |
|
$ |
3,445,777 |
|
|
$ |
10,027,310 |
|
|
$ |
298,828 |
|
|
$ |
15,094,475 |
|
|
Gross profit |
$ |
748,405 |
|
$ |
1,156,451 |
|
|
$ |
1,074,913 |
|
|
$ |
92,637 |
|
|
$ |
3,072,406 |
|
|
|
|
56.6 |
% |
|
33.6 |
% |
|
|
10.7 |
% |
|
|
31.0 |
% |
|
|
20.4 |
% |
|
Fuel gallons sold |
|
|
|
|
2,672,366 |
|
|
|
|
|
Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage |
|
Prepared Food & Dispensed Beverage |
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Same-store Sales |
Margin |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Q1 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Fiscal
|
|
Q1 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Fiscal
|
|||||||||||
F2024 |
5.9 |
% |
|
6.1 |
% |
|
7.5 |
% |
|
8.8 |
% |
|
6.8 |
% |
F2024 |
58.2 |
% |
|
59.0 |
% |
|
59.6 |
% |
|
58.1 |
% |
|
58.7 |
% |
|
F2023 |
8.4 |
|
|
10.5 |
|
|
5.0 |
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
7.1 |
|
F2023 |
55.6 |
|
|
56.7 |
|
|
57.3 |
|
|
56.8 |
|
|
56.6 |
|
|
F2022 |
10.8 |
|
|
4.1 |
|
|
7.4 |
|
|
7.6 |
|
|
7.4 |
|
F2022 |
61.0 |
|
|
60.6 |
|
|
58.0 |
|
|
56.9 |
|
|
59.2 |
|
Grocery & General Merchandise |
|
Grocery & General Merchandise |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Same-store Sales |
Margin |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Q1 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Fiscal
|
|
Q1 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Fiscal
|
|||||||||||
F2024 |
5.2 |
% |
|
1.7 |
% |
|
2.8 |
% |
|
4.3 |
% |
|
3.5 |
% |
F2024 |
34.1 |
% |
|
34.0 |
% |
|
33.9 |
% |
|
34.4 |
% |
|
34.1 |
% |
|
F2023 |
5.5 |
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
5.8 |
|
|
7.1 |
|
|
6.3 |
|
F2023 |
33.9 |
|
|
33.3 |
|
|
34.0 |
|
|
33.0 |
|
|
33.6 |
|
|
F2022 |
7.0 |
|
|
6.8 |
|
|
7.7 |
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
6.3 |
|
F2022 |
33.0 |
|
|
33.3 |
|
|
32.0 |
|
|
32.5 |
|
|
32.7 |
|
Fuel Gallons |
|
Fuel Margin |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Same-store Sales |
(Cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees) |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Q1 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Fiscal
|
|
Q1 |
|
Q2 |
|
Q3 |
|
Q4 |
|
Fiscal
|
|||||||||||
F2024 |
0.4 |
% |
|
— |
% |
|
(0.4 |
)% |
|
0.9 |
% |
|
0.1 |
% |
F2024 |
41.6 |
¢ |
|
42.3 |
¢ |
|
37.3 |
¢ |
|
36.5 |
¢ |
|
39.5 |
¢ | |
F2023 |
(2.3 |
) |
|
0.3 |
|
|
(0.5 |
) |
|
— |
|
|
(0.8 |
) |
F2023 |
44.7 |
|
40.5 |
|
40.7 |
|
34.6 |
|
40.2 |
||||||
F2022 |
9.0 |
|
|
2.5 |
|
|
5.7 |
|
|
1.5 |
|
|
4.4 |
|
F2022 |
35.1 |
|
34.7 |
|
38.3 |
|
36.2 |
|
36.0 |
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
We define EBITDA as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA further adjusts EBITDA by excluding the gain or loss on disposal of assets as well as impairment charges. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA are considered GAAP measures, and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities or other income or cash flow statement data. These measures have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. We strongly encourage investors to review our financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure.
We believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because securities analysts and other interested parties use such calculations as a measure of financial performance and debt service capabilities, and they are regularly used by the Company for internal purposes including our capital budgeting process, evaluating acquisition targets, assessing performance, and awarding incentive compensation.
Because non-GAAP financial measures are not standardized, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. It therefore may not be possible to compare our use of these non-GAAP financial measures with those used by other companies.
The following table contains a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three and twelve months ended April 30, 2024 and 2023:
(In thousands) |
Three Months Ended April 30, |
|
Twelve Months Ended April 30, |
||||||||
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
||||
Net income |
$ |
87,020 |
|
$ |
56,092 |
|
$ |
501,972 |
|
$ |
446,691 |
Interest, net |
|
14,494 |
|
|
12,800 |
|
|
53,441 |
|
|
51,815 |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
92,344 |
|
|
80,631 |
|
|
349,797 |
|
|
313,131 |
Federal and state income taxes |
|
25,168 |
|
|
16,500 |
|
|
154,188 |
|
|
140,827 |
EBITDA |
$ |
219,026 |
|
$ |
166,023 |
|
$ |
1,059,398 |
|
$ |
952,464 |
Loss on disposal of assets and impairment charges |
|
5,522 |
|
|
894 |
|
|
6,414 |
|
|
6,871 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ |
224,548 |
|
$ |
166,917 |
|
$ |
1,065,812 |
|
$ |
959,335 |
NOTES:
- Gross Profit is defined as revenue less cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)
- Inside is defined as the combination of Grocery and General Merchandise and Prepared Food and Dispensed Beverage
This release contains statements that may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those related to expectations for future periods, possible or assumed future results of operations, financial conditions, liquidity and related sources or needs, business and/or integration strategies, plans and synergies, supply chain, growth opportunities, performance at our stores. There are a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the execution of our strategic plan, the integration and financial performance of acquired stores, wholesale fuel, inventory and ingredient costs, distribution challenges and disruptions, the impact and duration of the conflict in
Corporate information is available at this website: https://www.caseys.com. Earnings will be reported during a conference call on June 12, 2024. The call will be broadcast live over the Internet at 7:30 a.m. CDT. To access the call, go to the Events and Presentations section of our website at https://investor.caseys.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx. No access code is required. A webcast replay of the call will remain available in an archived format on the Events and Presentations section of our website at https://investor.caseys.com/events-and-presentations/default.aspx for one year after the call.
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Investor Relations Contact:
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Media Relations Contact:
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Source: Casey’s General Stores
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