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Exhibit 99.1
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
One SE Convenience Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50021
Casey's Announces Second Quarter Results
Ankeny, IA, December 9, 2024 - Casey’s General Stores, Inc. ("Casey's" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CASY) one of the leading convenience store chains in the United States, today announced financial results for the three and six months ended October 31, 2024.

Second Quarter Key Highlights

•Diluted EPS of $4.85, up 14% from the same period a year ago. Net income was $181 million, up 14%, and EBITDA1 was $349 million, up 14%, from the same period a year ago.
•Inside same-store sales increased 4.0% compared to prior year, and 7.1% on a two-year stack basis, with an inside margin of 42.2%. Total inside gross profit increased 12.0% to $619.7 million compared to the prior year.
•Same-store fuel gallons were down 0.6% compared to prior year with a fuel margin of 40.2 cents per gallon. Total fuel gross profit increased 1.1% to $312.3 million compared to the prior year.
•Same-store operating expenses excluding credit card fees were up 2.3%, favorably impacted by a 1% reduction in same-store labor hours.
•Subsequent to quarter end, on November 1, 2024, Casey's closed the previously announced Fikes Wholesale ("Fikes") transaction, acquiring 198 CEFCO Convenience Stores.

"Casey's delivered a strong second quarter highlighted by robust inside gross profit growth,” said Darren Rebelez, Board Chair, President and CEO. “Inside same-store sales were driven by the prepared food and dispensed beverage category, with hot sandwiches and cold dispensed beverage performing exceptionally well. Our fuel team continues to balance volume and margin as they achieved over 40 cents per gallon fuel margin while outpacing the relevant geographic market in same-store fuel gallons. The operations team continues to focus on efficiency while serving our guests, as we reduced same-store labor hours for the tenth consecutive quarter. Finally, we are excited to have closed on the Fikes acquisition and we want to welcome the team to the Casey’s family."

Earnings
Three Months Ended October 31,Six Months Ended October 31,
2024202320242023
Net income (in thousands)$180,918 $158,782 $361,116 $328,019 
Diluted earnings per share$4.85 $4.24 $9.68 $8.76 
EBITDA (in thousands)$348,880 $305,858 $694,662 $622,757 

For the quarter, net income, diluted EPS, and EBITDA were up compared to the same period a year ago primarily due to higher inside and fuel gross profit, partially offset by higher operating expenses primarily due to operating 93 additional stores.


1 EBITDA is reconciled to net income below.


Inside
Three Months Ended October 31,Six Months Ended October 31,
2024202320242023
Inside sales (in thousands)$1,467,524 $1,346,911 $2,941,631 $2,716,660 
Inside same-store sales4.0 %2.9 %3.1 %4.2 %
Grocery and general merchandise same-store sales3.6 %1.7 %2.5 %3.5 %
Prepared food and dispensed beverage same-store sales5.2 %6.1 %4.7 %5.9 %
Inside gross profit (in thousands)$619,651 $553,264 $1,233,973 $1,109,698 
Inside margin42.2 %41.1 %41.9 %40.8 %
Grocery and general merchandise margin35.6 %34.0 %35.5 %34.0 %
Prepared food and dispensed beverage margin58.7 %59.0 %58.5 %58.6 %

Total inside sales were up 9.0% for the quarter driven by strong performance in the prepared food and dispensed beverage category, including hot sandwiches and dispensed beverage as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages in the grocery and general merchandise category. Inside margin was up 110 basis points compared to the same quarter a year ago, driven primarily by product mix and asset protection initiatives.

Fuel2
Three Months Ended October 31,Six Months Ended October 31,
2024202320242023
Fuel gallons sold (in thousands)775,914 730,439 1,548,450 1,444,429 
Same-store gallons sold(0.6)%— %(0.1)%0.2 %
Fuel gross profit (in thousands)$312,252 $308,835 $626,800 $605,813 
Fuel margin (cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees)40.2 ¢42.3 ¢40.5 ¢41.9 ¢

For the quarter, total fuel gallons sold increased 6.2% compared to the prior year primarily due to the store count increase, while same-store gallons were down 0.6% versus the prior year. The Company’s total fuel gross profit was up 1.1% versus the prior year. The Company sold $4.9 million in renewable fuel credits (RINs) in the second quarter, a decrease of $3.5 million from the same quarter in the prior year.

Operating Expenses
Three Months Ended October 31,Six Months Ended October 31,
2024202320242023
Operating expenses (in thousands)$609,679 $579,703 $1,219,153 $1,140,558 
Credit card fees (in thousands)$62,275 $62,917 $126,084 $123,902 
Same-store operating expenses excluding credit card fees2.3 %2.1 %1.5 %2.6 %

Operating expenses increased approximately 5% during the second quarter. Operating 93 more stores than prior year accounted for approximately 4% of the increase. Same-store employee expense contributed to approximately 1% of the increase, as the increases in labor rates were partially offset by a reduction in same-store labor hours.

Expansion
Store Count
April 30, 20242,658 
New store construction18 
Acquisitions18
Closed(9)
October 31, 20242,685 


2 Fuel category does not include wholesale fuel activity, which is included in Other.



Liquidity
At October 31, 2024, the Company had approximately $1.25 billion in available liquidity, consisting of approximately $352 million in cash and cash equivalents on hand and approximately $900 million in available borrowing capacity on existing lines of credit. The liquidity calculation excludes the impact of the restricted cash included within long-term assets as of October 31, 2024. The restricted cash relates to cash held in a funding account for the acquisition of Fikes, which closed on November 1, 2024, subsequent to quarter end.

Share Repurchase
During the second quarter, the Company did not repurchase any shares. The Company has approximately $295 million remaining under its existing share repurchase authorization.

Dividend
At its December meeting, the Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share. The dividend is payable February 17, 2025, to shareholders of record on February 3, 2025.

Fiscal 2025 Outlook
Casey’s is updating the 2025 outlook primarily due to the acquisition of Fikes, which closed on November 1, 2024.

For the second half of fiscal 2025 specifically related to the Fikes transaction: Casey’s expects to incur an additional $15 to $20 million in one-time deal and integration costs, primarily in the third quarter. EBITDA contribution from Fikes is expected to be modestly dilutive in the third quarter, primarily due to the transaction and integration costs previously mentioned. EBITDA contribution from Fikes is expected to be modestly accretive in the fourth quarter. Interest expense will be approximately $35 million higher than the original outlook due to the financing of the transaction.

For Casey’s total fiscal 2025 year outlook including the impact of the Fikes acquisition: EBITDA is expected to increase at least 10%. Total operating expenses are expected to increase 11% to 13% for the fiscal year, including approximately $25 to $30 million in one-time deal and integration costs, while same-store operating expense excluding credit card fees are expected to only increase 2% for the year. Net interest expense is expected to be approximately $90 million for the year. Depreciation and amortization is expected to be approximately $410 million and the purchase of property and equipment is expected to be approximately $550 million. The tax rate is expected to be approximately 23% to 25% for the fiscal year.

Casey’s is not updating its outlook for the following metrics: Casey’s expects to add approximately 270 stores for the fiscal year. The Company expects inside same-store sales to increase 3% to 5% and inside margin comparable to fiscal 2024. The Company expects same-store fuel gallons sold to be between negative 1% to positive 1%.





Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended October 31,Six Months Ended October 31,
 2024202320242023
Total revenue$3,946,771 $4,064,400 $8,044,508 $7,933,651 
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization, shown separately below)2,988,212 3,178,839 6,130,693 6,170,336 
Operating expenses609,679 579,703 1,219,153 1,140,558 
Depreciation and amortization96,592 85,598 191,001 168,503 
Interest, net12,553 12,306 26,620 24,801 
Income before income taxes239,735 207,954 477,041 429,453 
Federal and state income taxes58,817 49,172 115,925 101,434 
Net income$180,918 $158,782 $361,116 $328,019 
Net income per common share
Basic$4.87 $4.27 $9.73 $8.80 
Diluted$4.85 $4.24 $9.68 $8.76 
Basic weighted average shares37,124,541 37,227,932 37,105,886 37,264,442 
Plus effect of stock compensation186,938 203,143 202,392 187,811 
Diluted weighted average shares37,311,479 37,431,075 37,308,278 37,452,253 


Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
October 31, 2024April 30, 2024
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$351,723 $206,482 
Receivables156,407 151,793 
Inventories432,268 428,722 
Prepaid and other current assets38,296 25,791 
Income taxes receivable— 17,066 
Total current assets978,694 829,854 
Restricted cash1,160,118 — 
Other assets, net of amortization192,704 195,559 
Goodwill657,529 652,663 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,981,245 at October 31, 2024 and $2,883,925 at April 30, 20244,736,525 4,669,357 
Total assets$7,725,570 $6,347,433 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$245,558 $53,181 
Accounts payable573,320 569,527 
Accrued expenses296,374 330,758 
Income taxes payable1,284 — 
Total current liabilities1,116,536 953,466 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities2,461,922 1,582,758 
Deferred income taxes608,904 596,850 
       Insurance accruals, net of current portion30,227 30,046 
Other long-term liabilities170,535 168,932 
Total liabilities4,388,124 3,332,052 
Total shareholders’ equity3,337,446 3,015,381 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$7,725,570 $6,347,433 


Casey’s General Stores, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 Six months ended October 31,
 20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$361,116 $328,019 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization191,001 168,503 
Amortization of debt issuance costs555 555 
Change in excess replacement cost over LIFO inventory valuation6,398 7,946 
Share-based compensation23,645 19,485 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets and impairment charges4,422 (232)
Deferred income taxes12,054 39,353 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables(855)(21,897)
Inventories(8,723)(44,714)
Prepaid and other current assets(12,505)(10,693)
Accounts payable(9,902)(10,400)
Accrued expenses(36,228)(20,925)
Income taxes20,780 21,992 
Other, net299 4,788 
Net cash provided by operating activities552,057 481,780 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment(211,226)(175,955)
Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(46,341)(139,359)
Proceeds from sales of assets11,720 8,291 
Net cash used in investing activities(245,847)(307,023)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt1,100,000 — 
Payments of long-term debt and finance lease obligations(34,637)(35,135)
Payments of debt issuance costs(5,191)— 
Payments of cash dividends(35,179)(30,988)
Repurchase of common stock and payment of related excise taxes(734)(59,491)
Tax withholdings on employee share-based awards(25,110)(18,121)
Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities999,149 (143,735)
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash1,305,359 31,022 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period206,482 378,869 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period$1,511,841 $409,891 

RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
Six months ended October 31,
20242023
Cash and cash equivalents$351,723 $409,891 
Restricted cash1,160,118 — 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$1,511,841 $409,891 


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION
 Six months ended October 31,
 20242023
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest, net of amount capitalized$33,516 $31,429 
Income taxes, net82,507 36,037 
Noncash investing and financing activities:
       Purchased property and equipment in accounts payable59,312 78,684 
       Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new finance lease liabilities11,210 11,216 
       Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities— 8,273 


Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended October 31, 2024Prepared Food & Dispensed BeverageGrocery & General
Merchandise		FuelOtherTotal
Revenue$417,827 $1,049,697 $2,414,632 $64,615 $3,946,771 
Gross profit$245,458 $374,193 $312,252 $26,656 $958,559 
58.7 %35.6 %12.9 %41.3 %24.3 %
Fuel gallons sold775,914 
Three Months Ended October 31, 2023
Revenue$382,481 $964,430 $2,646,478 $71,011 $4,064,400 
Gross profit$225,664 $327,600 $308,835 $23,462 $885,561 
59.0 %34.0 %11.7 %33.0 %21.8 %
Fuel gallons sold730,439 
Summary by Category (Amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended October 31, 2024Prepared Food & Dispensed BeverageGrocery & 
General Merchandise		FuelOtherTotal
Revenue$822,956 $2,118,675 $4,970,274 $132,603 $8,044,508 
Gross profit$481,499 $752,474 $626,800 $53,042 $1,913,815 
58.5 %35.5 %12.6 %40.0 %23.8 %
Fuel gallons sold1,548,450 
Six Months Ended October 31, 2023
Revenue$755,294 $1,961,366 $5,073,811 $143,180 $7,933,651 
Gross profit$442,525 $667,173 $605,813 $47,804 $1,763,315 
58.6 %34.0 %11.9 %33.4 %22.2 %
Fuel gallons sold1,444,429 

Prepared Food & Dispensed BeveragePrepared Food & Dispensed Beverage
Same-store SalesMargin
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year		 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year
F20254.4 %5.2 %F202558.3 %58.7 %
F20245.9 6.1 7.5 %8.8 %6.8 %F202458.2 59.0 59.6 %58.1 %58.7 %
F20238.4 10.5 5.0 4.9 7.1 F202355.6 56.7 57.3 56.8 56.6 
Grocery & General MerchandiseGrocery & General Merchandise
Same-store SalesMargin
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year		 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year
F20251.6 %3.6 %F202535.4 %35.6 %
F20245.2 1.7 2.8 %4.3 %3.5 %F202434.1 34.0 33.9 %34.4 %34.1 %
F20235.5 6.9 5.8 7.1 6.3 F202333.9 33.3 34.0 33.0 33.6 
Fuel GallonsFuel Margin
Same-store Sales(Cents per gallon, excluding credit card fees)
 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year		 Q1Q2Q3Q4Fiscal
Year
F20250.7 %(0.6)%F202540.7 ¢40.2 ¢
F20240.4 — (0.4)%0.9 %0.1 %F202441.6 42.3 37.3 ¢36.5 ¢39.5 ¢
F2023(2.3)0.3 (0.5)— (0.8)F202344.7 40.5 40.7 34.6 40.2 




RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA
We define EBITDA as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA is not considered to be a GAAP measure, and should not be considered as a substitute for net income, cash flows from operating activities or other income or cash flow statement data. This measure has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute 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 is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because securities analysts and other interested parties use this calculation as a measure of financial performance and debt service capabilities, and it is regularly used by management 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, 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 this non-GAAP financial measure with those used by other companies.
The following table contains a reconciliation of net income to EBITDA for the three and six months ended October 31, 2024 and 2023:
(in thousands)Three Months Ended October 31,Six Months Ended October 31,
2024202320242023
Net income$180,918 $158,782 $361,116 $328,019 
Interest, net12,553 12,306 26,620 24,801 
Federal and state income taxes58,817 49,172 115,925 101,434 
Depreciation and amortization96,592 85,598 191,001 168,503 
EBITDA$348,880 $305,858 $694,662 $622,757 
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 the potential impact the Fikes transaction, 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 Ukraine or other geopolitical disruptions, as well as other risks, uncertainties and factors which are described in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available on our website. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release represent our current views as of the date of this release with respect to future events, and Casey’s disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements in the release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Corporate information is available at this website: https://www.caseys.com. Earnings will be reported during a conference call on December 10, 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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